Aya Reader
Cross-Language reader with TTS
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Aya Reader: A Cross-Language Swiss Army Knife for ReadersAya Reader: The Cross-Language "Swiss Army Knife" for Readers
In an era of information equity, great ideas should not be constrained by language barriers.
As e-readers become increasingly bloated and digital bookshelves grow more ornate, Aya Reader chooses to step back. We offer no flamboyant flourishes or crowded decorations. Aya is a pure "Swiss Army Knife" built for a singular purpose: removing the two biggest obstacles in reading—language boundaries and eye fatigue.
1. Global Original Works, Rendered in Your Native Tongue
We believe translation should not be an interruption; it should be an extension of cognition.
Bridge the Language Gap: No matter the source language, Aya Reader brings it into your native tongue with translation that is always within reach.
Full-Chapter Semantic Flow: Leave fragmented word lookups behind. Our deep, full-chapter processing preserves paragraph logic and reading rhythm, allowing you to absorb global knowledge as fluently as a native text.
2. Natural, Life-like Narration (TTS)
To liberate your eyes, we have refined the Text-to-Speech experience with obsessive care.
Top-Tier Voice Engines: Integrated with EdgeTTS and native iOS voices, Aya provides a natural, "breathable" listening experience that remains stable and pleasant over long sessions.
Viewport-Level Precision: A unique "Non-Auto-Flip" logic and a "Return to Current Position" button ensure your eyes always stay in perfect sync with the audio.
True Background Playback: With deep support for Audio and AirPlay, your reading continues seamlessly during commutes or moments of rest, even with the screen off.
3. A Pure Tooling Foundation
Universal Format Support: Gracefully handles EPUB, PDF, and TXT to cover your primary reading workflow.
System-Level Integration: Forget heavy file shuffling. Aya respects your storage and instincts—simply tap a file in any app to launch it directly via the system "Open" action.
The Beauty of Detail: From panel translucency to precise speech-rate increments and sleep timers, every UI adjustment exists to make the tool disappear and let the text emerge.
Product Manifesto
Aya Reader does not want to change how you read. It simply wants to smooth out the boundaries of language and stay with you through those hours of deep, uninterrupted focus.
If you are tired of complex setups and redundant features—if you only want to finish a book with undivided attention or quietly listen through a translated chapter—then this "Swiss Army Knife" was made for you.If you are tired of complex setup and redundant features, and you only want to finish a book with undivided attention or quietly read through a translated chapter, then this Swiss Army knife was made for you.
iPad Support is Here! Aya Reader is now fully optimized for iPad. Enjoy a more immersive reading experience on the big screen.
Under-the-hood performance improvements and minor bug fixes for a smoother reading and listening experience.
The developer, 晓阳 陈, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- 晓阳 陈
- Size
- 15.6 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Aya Reader