Turn any PDF or book into a personal audiobook — AI voices that sound human, word-by-word highlighting, and instant playback. Try free, no account needed.
You have PDFs, EPUBs, and documents you'll never find time to read. Murmura turns them into audiobooks you can listen to anywhere — with AI voices that sound human and word-by-word highlighting that keeps you in sync.
Import → Tap Play → Listen. That's it.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Import any PDF, EPUB, or text file
2. Murmura detects chapters and starts generating audio instantly
3. Listen with studio-quality neural voices — in the background, on your lock screen, or through CarPlay
No waiting for an entire book to convert. Start chapter 1 in seconds while the rest generates behind the scenes.
WHAT MAKES MURMURA DIFFERENT
▸ Instant playback — on-device voice starts immediately, then hands off to studio voice seamlessly
▸ Auto Cast — dialogue detection gives every character their own voice
▸ Word-by-word highlighting — follow along as you listen
▸ Smart chapter detection — proper table of contents from any PDF
▸ 15+ neural voices — American, British, Australian accents and more
▸ Offline playback — cached chapters play without internet
YOUR READING COMPANION
• Background audio and lock-screen controls
• Siri Shortcuts: "Continue reading in Murmura"
• Reading stats, streaks, and daily goals
• Light, dark, and sepia modes
• Adjustable speed (0.5x – 4x), font size, and typography
• 70,000+ free classics from Project Gutenberg built in
PRIVACY FIRST
Your documents stay on your device. Only the current chapter's text is sent for voice synthesis — never stored, discarded instantly. No account required. No tracking. No ads.
PRICING
Start free with 2 books and every feature unlocked. Need more?
• Pro — 20 books, all voices ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr)
• Max — unlimited books, premium voices ($9.99/mo, $79.99/yr, or $129.99 lifetime)
PERFECT FOR
• Students turning research papers into audio
• Commuters listening hands-free
• Anyone with dyslexia or visual fatigue
• Authors proofing manuscripts by ear
Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Account Settings at least 24 hours before renewal.
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Privacy: https://murmuraapp.com/privacy
App that clearly still requires work but has great potential
Blind Harper
I would submit a support request to your team however when I attempt to do so I receive the odd surprise of being bounced to a Page that presents in what looks like French with a tattoo enter button and it says private beta coming soon. This app is still requiring work as when I attempt to import my PDF files I get database not ready please restart app and try again messages. Same if I try EPUB files. Everything on the screen so far appears to be clearly labelled but I can’t test the player screen without uploading a file. Also every time I start the app, it behaves as if I never started the app in my life when I started it multiple times. Fix these bugs and I will rate the app according to it potential not its current function. This rating is for current function. still waiting for TestFlight link in my email. I did attempt to email you but never received a response so please feel free to post the link in the review response box. Thank you.
Developer Response
Hi Blind Harper, thank you for this! It's really useful. I know that this app still requires a lot of work and my team is doing their best to crack some of these technical challenges. But we'll get there. Some of these should be resolved now with the upcoming release. Also if you're interested, I'd like you to be invited on TestFlight with a Max subscription. Please email me at: michael@datachainconsulting.com
What's new in 1.9.34
• READ ALONG — The sentence you're hearing is now gently highlighted as it's read aloud, so it's easier to follow along on the page.
• IMPORT MORE — Open Word (.docx) files, and import scanned PDFs with on-device text recognition.
• VOICES — Instant voice previews and refreshed voice artwork make choosing a narrator faster.
• PLAYER — Cover art and a smooth speed slider in the full-screen player.
• A warmer, more cohesive look throughout the app.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version 1.9.34
The developer, Datachain Consulting Pty Ltd, 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.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
DATACHAIN CONSULTING PTY LTD
Size
13.2 MB
Category
Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
