LocalReader
Offline text-to-speech reader for iPhone and iPad
About LocalReader
LocalReader is an iPhone and iPad app for people who want to listen to documents without an internet connection. It reads PDFs, EPUBs, web pages and plain text aloud using neural voices that run directly on the device, so files never need to be uploaded to a server.
The app suits students working through research papers, commuters reading on flights or subways, language learners who want to hear correct pronunciation, and writers who want to catch awkward phrasing by listening to their drafts. Playback speed can be adjusted, word-by-word highlighting follows the voice, and documents can be opened from Safari, Mail, Files or other apps.
What sets it apart from cloud text-to-speech apps is the privacy model. The site says there are no analytics SDKs, no account system and no tracking, and that reading history and bookmarks are stored locally. A free tier is offered, with a paid Premium plan that unlocks all voices and unlimited playback.
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