Best Vertical Text Reader Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our vertical text reader list covers 0+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Vertical Text Reader Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Read VerticalRead VerticalFreeYesNoMay 2026
2Text to Speech - SpeakyText to Speech - SpeakyFree4.5★ (858)NoYesAug 2026
3Voice Dream - Natural ReaderVoice Dream - Natural ReaderFree4.5★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
4Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txtEpub Reader -read epub,chm,txtFree4.5★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
5VIIO - Text readerVIIO - Text readerFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
6vBookz PDF Voice ReadervBookz PDF Voice ReaderFree1.7★ (42)NoYesAug 2026
7Handwriting To Text RecognizerHandwriting To Text RecognizerFree4.6★ (3.6K)YesYesAug 2026
8Neural Reader: Smarter ReadingNeural Reader: Smarter ReadingFree4.8★ (495)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Vertical Text Reader

Read Vertical#1

Read Vertical by HAOZHE XU

Vertical CJK text reader
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app allows users to read vertical text in CJK languages. It offers features like adding text files, organizing books into groups, and customizing themes and text layout for a comfortable reading experience.

Text to Speech - Speaky#2

Text to Speech - Speaky by Sandratra Razafindralambo

Read aloud Web, PDF & Docs
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5(858 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms text from websites, documents, and images into natural-sounding speech. It supports over 40 languages and allows for customizable playback speed and voice selection. Listen to content offline or in the background while multitasking.

Voice Dream - Natural Reader#3

Voice Dream - Natural Reader by Voice Dream LLC

Text to Speech - Read Aloud
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent productivity tool
  • 👍 Customizable reading experience
  • 🔍 Useful for academics and research
  • 🎨 Supports a variety of file formats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔢 Issues with numbers and abbreviations
  • 📚 Struggles with complex text formatting

More Vertical Text Reader apps to explore

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Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Ebook Reader for many formats
Free

This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats including EPUB, PDF, and CHM. It supports multiple compression formats and provides features like table of contents, note-taking, and bookmarking. Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes.

Supports EPUB, PDF, CHM, RTF formatsOpens compressed files (ZIP, RAR, 7Zip)Table of Contents navigation
📚 Books
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
Voice aloud, Text to speech
Free

Transform written content into spoken audio with this app. Easily convert text from documents, PDFs, or copied content into a clear, audible format. Customize voice, speed, and pitch for a personalized listening experience.

Text-to-speech conversionRead aloud from documents and PDFsCopy text for audio playback
📚 Education
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
vBookz PDF Voice Reader
vBookz PDF Voice Reader
vBookz PDF Voice Reader
by Mindex International Ltd
Free

This app transforms PDF documents into audiobooks with high-quality text-to-speech voices in 17 languages. It offers advanced reading tools, including synchronized highlighting, adjustable speeds, and font customization, to enhance comprehension and accessibility.

Text-to-speech in 17 languagesAdjustable reading speedSynchronized word and line highlighting
💼 Business
(42)
free with in-app purchases
7
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Best Handwritten Notes Reader
Free

Effortlessly convert handwritten notes and documents into editable digital text. This app uses advanced OCR technology to recognize text from images, supporting multiple languages. Convert your physical notes to digital format with a single click.

Handwritten note recognitionOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Multiple language support
📚 Education
(3.6K)
freemium
8
Neural Reader: Smarter Reading
Neural Reader: Smarter Reading
Neural Reader: Smarter Reading
Listen to text & ask anything
Free

This AI-powered app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio, allowing for hands-free learning and content consumption. It supports various file formats and web links, and enables users to ask questions about the content for instant, cited answers.

AI-powered text-to-speechAsk questions about documentsSupports PDFs, EPUBs, web pages, and more
📊 Productivity
(495)
subscription
9
eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
Read books comfortably
Free

This application provides a comfortable and customizable reading experience for a wide variety of e-book formats. It offers features like bookmarks, highlights, dark mode, and offline reading, with seamless online synchronization. Books can be easily uploaded from various sources, including cloud storage and email.

Supports EPUB, MOBI, FB2, DOC, TXT, and moreCustomizable fonts, text size, and brightnessDark mode and offline reading
📚 Books
(3.5K)
free
10
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
Read books & PDF files easily!
Free

This app allows you to read and listen to books and documents in various formats, including PDF and EPUB. It offers text-to-speech functionality, customizable reading settings, and a built-in book manager for your library. Enjoy an ad-free and registration-free reading experience.

Multi-format ebook support (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOCX, etc.)Text-to-Speech (TTS) for listening to booksAd-free and registration-free experience
📚 Books
(231)
free
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Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Listen to text & web pages
Free

Listen to written content, including text files and web pages, hands-free. Features natural-sounding voices, adjustable reading speeds, and the ability to import content from various sources. Easily follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.

Reads text and web pages aloudEditable text inputImport web pages and text files
📊 Productivity
(51)
free
12
Large Text, Big Text to Speech
Large Text, Big Text to Speech
Large Text, Big Text to Speech
Read Aloud Handwriting Widget
Free

Enlarge text to full screen and have it read aloud. Customize background, font colors, and voice settings. Features include screen flash, inversion, and sharing. Save favorite texts and use home screen widgets.

Full-screen text displayText-to-speech with voice settingsCustomizable screen colors and fonts
🎨 Graphics & Design
(208)
ad-supported
13
Text Capture: Image to Text
Text Capture: Image to Text
Text Capture: Image to Text
Extract text from photos
Free

Easily extract text from your camera in real-time. This app allows you to edit, copy, share, or listen to captured text. It functions entirely offline, ensuring your data remains private.

Real-time text capture from cameraOffline functionalityEdit captured text
📊 Productivity
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Read out loud PDF, books (TTS)
Free

Transform documents, articles, and eBooks into audio with this text-to-speech reader. Enjoy offline playback, customizable voices, and automatic progress tracking for a seamless listening experience anywhere, anytime. It's an ideal tool for productivity and accessibility.

Hear PDF, DOCX, EPUB & web pagesBackground & offline playbackAuto progress tracking
📊 Productivity
(242)
free with in-app purchases
15
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Capture, translate, read aloud
Free

Capture text from images instantly using your device's camera. Recognize, select, and interact with printed text, including website links, phone numbers, and addresses. Offers text-to-speech and translation features, with enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users.

Camera-based text captureReal-time text highlightingOn-device OCR
🔧 Utilities
(278)
free with in-app purchases
16
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
OCR Text Scanner, PDF Scanner
Free

This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

Extract text from images and PDFsScan documents to PDFTranslate extracted text
📊 Productivity
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
text reader, txt file reader
Free

This app allows you to view text-based novels and e-books directly on your smart devices. Easily transfer files from your PC via Wi-Fi, import from cloud storage, or use FTP and iTunes. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and page transitions.

View TXT filesWi-Fi file transfer from PCCloud app import (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
📚 Books
(172)
free with in-app purchases
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ChmPlus Lite: CHM/EPUB Reader
ChmPlus Lite: CHM/EPUB Reader
ChmPlus Lite: CHM/EPUB Reader
Read CHM/EPUB/MHT documents
Free

This app allows you to read and manage various document formats, including CHM and EPUB, on your iPhone or iPad. It offers features like highlighting, bookmarking, searching, and file transfer. You can also manage files, create text documents, and save images.

Read CHM and EPUB filesHighlight, bookmark, and annotateFull-text search
📊 Productivity
(11)
free with in-app purchases
19
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Reader book reading loud pdf
Free

Transform documents and web pages into lifelike spoken words with advanced AI voices. Enjoy personalized listening, broad file compatibility, and seamless organization for enhanced productivity and accessibility.

AI-generated human-like voicesReads PDFs, DOCs, and web contentAdjustable speed and pitch
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
20
Speech Central - Read Out Loud
Speech Central - Read Out Loud
Speech Central - Read Out Loud
voice dream reader & tts & t2s
Free

This app converts text into high-quality audio using advanced AI TTS and T2S technology. It functions as a book reader, voice aloud reader, screen reader, and can even scan physical pages to read them aloud. Enjoy customizable reading speeds and support for numerous languages and accents.

Text-to-speech conversionAI-powered natural voicesBook reader functionality
📊 Productivity
(308)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Vertical Text Reader

Are there free vertical text reader apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top vertical text reader apps we rank are free to download, including Read Vertical and Text to Speech - Speaky.
Read Vertical shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
Read Vertical is specifically designed for vertical text in CJK languages, which include Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Yes, you can add text files directly from your phone's saved files or from iCloud, allowing you to read your own documents.