Voice Dream - Read Aloud 4.33.0

Voice Dream - Read Aloud 4.33.0

Voice Dream LLC – Freeware – iOS
out of 8790 votes
Latest Version
4.33.0
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Transform Your Reading Experience with Voice Dream

David Fischer

Voice Dream is an innovative text-to-speech application that brings your reading to life, making it easier for users to consume content audibly and enjoyably.
2025 Editor's Rating
EXCELLENT User Rating

Apple Design Award Winner! Voice Dream - Read Aloud allows users to listen to PDFs, textbooks, web pages, emails, and books using advanced AI Text To Speech technology.

This app has been recognized by Apple as the Best New App and App of the Day in 81 countries. It is also included in the App Store Permanent Collections in Education.

"Both experts recommend Voice Dream Reader as the best app in the text-to-speech space." - Wired

"This app is one of the best educational finds of my entire career." - Forbes

"As a user myself and as a mother of a child with dyslexia, I am impressed by the features of Voice Dream." - Quartz

"Voice Dream Reader is widely regarded as the best mobile text-to-speech (TTS) app." - Examiner

Key Features:

  • 36 built-in iOS voices in 27 languages are available for free.
  • Additional premium voices from Acapela, NeoSpeech, and Ivona can be purchased in-app.
  • Create your own pronunciation dictionary to ensure correct pronunciation.
  • All voices work offline and can play in the background even with the screen locked.

Supported Document Formats:

  • PDF, plain text, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, RTF, and Google Docs.
  • Textbooks.
  • Web articles.
  • Bookshare Books.
  • EPUB eBooks (excluding DRM-protected books from Kindle, iBooks, and other commercial platforms).
  • DAISY text-based books and audiobook.
  • Audiobooks in MP3, MP4, or zipped MP3 format.
  • Rich text and image support for all documents.

Built-in Scanner:

  • Scan paper documents using the device's camera for text-to-speech functionality.
  • State-of-the-art A.I. provides fast and accurate scanning, even in poor lighting conditions.
  • No internet connection required, ensuring privacy and data security.
  • Only languages that use Latin alphabets are currently supported.

Reading Styles:

  • Create a playlist of articles to play while driving, walking, or running.
  • Words being read aloud are highlighted to enhance comprehension and retention.
  • Auto-scrolling and full-screen distraction-free mode for improved focus.
  • Finger reading feature allows beginners to follow along by running a finger under each word.
  • Pac-Man mode developed by Harvard and MIT enables speed-reading at 2x speed without loss of comprehension.
  • High contrast and large font size options for readers with low vision.
  • Optimized for VoiceOver, Braille, and switch control accessibility features.

Tools:

  • Text recognition for scanned PDF documents.
  • Bookmarking, text highlighting, and annotation functionalities. Highlights and notes can be exported.
  • Full-text search for easy navigation.
  • Built-in dictionary.
  • Automatic skipping of text in PDF headers and footers.

Content Sources:

  • Natively supports Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Pocket, Instapaper, and Evernote.
  • Native access to Bookshare.
  • Safari extension to save web pages and web addresses.
  • Supports Box and OneDrive via iOS Document Picker.

Library Synchronization:

Your entire library, including folders, reading locations, bookmarks, and annotations, can be synchronized across all your devices using iCloud Drive.

A subscription is required to access the app, and a free trial is available for new users.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Overview

Voice Dream - Read Aloud is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Voice Dream LLC.

The latest version of Voice Dream - Read Aloud is 4.33.0, released on 05/03/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/14/2023.

Voice Dream - Read Aloud runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Voice Dream - Read Aloud gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Supports multiple file formats including PDF, Word, and web pages.
  • Offers high-quality text-to-speech capabilities with customizable voices and reading speeds.
  • Provides various reading modes such as full-text, word highlighting, and sentence-by-sentence.
  • Syncs across multiple devices allowing seamless reading experiences.
  • Features easy-to-use interface with customizable font sizes and background colors.

Cons

  • Priced higher than some other text-to-speech apps on the market.
  • May not have as extensive language support as some competitors.
  • User experience can be impacted by occasional glitches or bugs.
  • The app may not be suitable for complex document structures and layouts.

David Fischer

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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