Hear any text read aloud in a natural voice
Paste an article, type a note or open a transcript. VoText reads it aloud in 33 languages, with up to 30 natural voices, and you can share the audio as a file.
Text to speech at a glance
- What it reads
- Any text you paste or type, and your VoText transcripts
- Voices
- Up to 30 natural voices per language, plus premium voices with Pro
- Languages
- 33, recognized from the text, or chosen by you
- Follow along
- With your device’s own voice, each word is highlighted as it is spoken
- Speed
- From 0.75× to 2×, changed while you listen
- Save and share
- Share the audio of any reading with a VoText voice as a file
- Free option
- Your device’s own voice reads aloud for free, also offline
- Price
- 5 credits per minute with standard voices, 20 with premium voices
- Privacy
- Text is deleted from our servers within 24 hours, and the AI services may not train on it
What people listen to
- Articles and long emails
- Listen while you walk, cook or rest your eyes, instead of reading on a small screen.
- Your own writing
- Hearing a draft read back is a quick way to catch a missing word or a sentence that runs on.
- Study notes
- Turn your notes into audio to replay before an exam, at the speed that suits you.
- A language you are learning
- Paste a text in that language and hear how it sounds, slower if you like. Your device’s voice highlights each word as it reads.
How to have text read aloud on iPhone
Paste or type
Open Read Aloud and paste or type your text, or tap Read Aloud in a transcript.
Pick a voice
VoText recognizes the language. Choose one of its natural voices, or your device’s own voice for free.
Listen at your pace
Slow down or speed up at any time. With your device’s voice, each word lights up as it is spoken.
Share the audio
Send the reading to someone, or save it to Files to listen to later.
Natural voices, or your device’s own
VoText has up to 30 natural voices per language, female and male. Premium voices, included with Pro, are the most lifelike. Your device’s own voice costs nothing and works offline.
| Voice | Cost | Internet connection | Available with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard VoText voices | 5 credits per minute | Needed | Free credits and every plan |
| Premium VoText voices | 20 credits per minute | Needed | Pro |
| Your device’s voice | Free | Not needed | Everyone |
Billed by the second of speech, with a minimum of 5 seconds. VoText shows the cost before it starts.
Your texts stay yours
- Your texts and readings are stored on your iPhone or iPad.
- Text is sent only when you choose a VoText voice, and only after you agree.
- Our servers delete it within 24 hours, and the AI services that voice it may not use it to train their models.
- Your device’s own voice reads without sending anything anywhere.
What it costs
A minute of speech with a standard voice uses 5 credits. The 20 free credits every new user gets cover about 4 min of listening, and plans start at $6.99 a month.
Prices in US dollars. The App Store shows the local price for your country, including taxes, before you buy.
Text to speech questions
Is there free text to speech in VoText?
Yes. Your device’s own voice reads any text aloud for free, also offline. New users also get 20 free credits to try the natural VoText voices.
Can I save the audio as a file?
Yes. Once a VoText voice has read your text, share the audio to Files, Messages, Mail or any other app.
Can VoText read a PDF or a web page aloud?
Copy the text from the PDF or the page and paste it into Read Aloud. VoText reads text you paste or type, and your own transcripts.
Which languages can VoText read aloud?
33 languages, recognized from the text. How many voices you can choose from depends on the language. See the voices for each language.
Can I change the reading speed?
Yes, from 0.75× to 2×, also while the text is being read.
What is the difference between standard and premium voices?
Premium voices are the most lifelike VoText voices and come with Pro. A minute of speech uses 5 credits with a standard voice and 20 with a premium voice. See plans.