Best Text Reader English Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best text reader english apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 248+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Text Reader English Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoOct 2026
2Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoOct 2026
3text playertext playerFree2.7★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
4Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)Free2.9★ (51)NoNoMay 2026
5ReadFlowReadFlowFree4.8★ (5)NoYesSep 2026
6Voice Read − Aloud Text SpeechVoice Read − Aloud Text SpeechFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
7Engread: read with translationEngread: read with translationFree4.7★ (23)NoYesSep 2026
8Aloud!, text to speech readerAloud!, text to speech readerFree4.3★ (242)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Text Reader English

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Books
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Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💰 Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
Text To Speech Audio Reader#2

Text To Speech Audio Reader by 洁 刘

Read Out Loud For Me
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(1.7K ratings)
Free
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Convert text into spoken audio with this easy-to-use application. Import text files or type your own content, and have it read aloud. Features include navigation controls, sentence highlighting, and a variety of voice options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and free
  • 🚀 Works well for basic text-to-speech
  • 💡 Customizable voice settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app gets stuck or repeats lines
  • 🔇 Robotic and unnatural-sounding voices
  • 🔍 Difficult to change settings during playback
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
2.7(3 ratings)
Free
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This utility app reads aloud any text you input, supporting a vast array of languages and customizable speech settings. It's designed for language learners, audiobook enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers auditory content.

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FAQ about Text Reader English

What are the best text reader english apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our text reader english apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top text reader english apps we rank are free to download, including Amazon Kindle: Reading App and Text To Speech Audio Reader.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ text reader english apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.