Talk For Me - Text to Speech
Communication Made Simple
£1.99 · Designed for iPad
Communication made simple. Route clear text-to-speech directly into your phone calls, save unlimited custom phrases, and sync across all your Apple devices.
Your voice deserves to be heard clearly and effortlessly. Built from the ground up by a developer who lost the ability to speak, Talk For Me is engineered with a deep, personal understanding of what truly matters when connecting with others. Whether you are navigating a health issue or simply need a daily tool to assist with communication, Talk For Me bridges the gap.
KEY FEATURES:
• Speech to Call: Seamlessly sends your text-to-speech audio directly into phone calls, FaceTime, Zoom and Google Meet.
• Full Dwell-Compatibility: Re-engineered from the ground up to be 100% navigable via eye-tracking and head-tracking.
• Core Phrase Pack Expansion: A dedicated Library category containing over 2,000 ready-to-use phrases.
• Siri Shortcuts Integration: Trigger your most frequently used everyday phrases directly through Siri without even opening the app.
• Personal Voice Support (iOS 17+): Create a digital copy of your own voice and use it within the app.
• Visual "Karaoke" Tracking: See exactly what is being spoken in real-time. Words are highlighted as they are said.
• Rebuilt Speech Engine: Combine sentences, questions, exclamations, and ellipses (...) in one paragraph and it will all be spoken naturally with human-like emphasis.
• Smarter Number Pronunciation: No awkward commas needed in long sequences like phone numbers, zip codes, or IDs. Just type the numbers naturally, and the voice engine will automatically insert human-sounding pauses!
• Customizable Quick Buttons: Store your most common phrases in 12 main buttons, or swipe up to access four additional pages.
• Favorite Voices: Switch to your favorite voices in an instant.
• Phrase History: Saves your last 50 spoken phrases for easy access.
• Hardware Keyboard Support: Magic Keyboard or external BT keyboard users can utilize native shortcuts (Cmd + F, Cmd + 1, etc.) without touching the screen.
• Library Database: Save unlimited phrases or partial sentences.
• Custom Library Categories: Filter your phrases using custom category chips and easily rename up to four of them in Data & Settings.
• iCloud Sync & Restore: Upload your custom buttons, library phrases, and settings to iCloud. Download them instantly to a new iPhone or iPad to keep your devices perfectly in sync.
• Local Backup Snapshots: Create instant local backups of your setup.
• Data Control Center: Easily manage your Main Text Box Speech Rate, Local Backups, iCloud Sync, Appearance, Library Categories and Custom Button Page Titles.
• Offline & Private: Works completely offline. No ads, no tracking. Internet is only required when you choose to sync with iCloud.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS:
• Alternate Speech Rate Slider: Visualize and adjust the speech rate directly from the Voice Selector button.
• Secure Privacy Wipe: Tap the Eraser symbol, shake your device (or use a two-finger tap inside the main text window) to permanently wipe the text.
• Seamless Audio Ducking: The voice engine will automatically lower your background media volume while your phrase is spoken.
• Library Search: Find your phrases lightning fast with the search field in the library.
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES:
• Any Voice, Any Language: Talk For Me now fully integrates with your device's native speech engine. We support over 60 languages and regional dialects—if a voice is available in your Apple device settings, it is instantly available in the app.
• Personal Voice Ready: Seamlessly communicate using your own custom-created Personal Voice.
A NOTE ON VOICES:
Go to your iPhone Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak > Voices to download high-quality voices.
SUPPORT:
User Manual available at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-manual
Questions? I am an independent developer dedicated to this community. If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
more I suffer with intermittent muteness, lasting months. This is such a fantastic app if you want to have conversations with people. It’s the only one of its kind. I have searched for alternatives but they do not allow for predictive text, or stock phrases. I can only use Samantha as a voice- I would happily pay to have alternatives, but that’s a minor thing. Thank you so much.
I suffer with intermittent muteness, lasting months. This is such a fantastic app if you want to have conversations with people. It’s the only one of its kind. I have searched for alternatives but they do not allow for predictive text, or stock phrases. I can only use Samantha as a voice- I would happily pay to have alternatives, but that’s a minor thing. Thank you so much.
I have lot been able to talk for a year due to an infection but found this app on Friday and so far it’s going great but would really like to talk with British Accent rather than having to use an American accent ( no offence to the Americans out their but my national accent is just as important to me as yours is to you ) but do like the app. Thank you
I have lot been able to talk for a year due to an infection but found this app on Friday and so far it’s going great but would really like to talk with British Accent rather than having to use an American accent ( no offence to the Americans out their but my national accent is just as important to me as yours is to you ) but do like the app. Thank you
Brilliant app. Has help me so much. I’ve still been able to work the customisable buttons helped so much at work) and communicate with my husband and kids without stressing myself out
Brilliant app. Has help me so much. I’ve still been able to work the customisable buttons helped so much at work) and communicate with my husband and kids without stressing myself out
The app is great. Easy to use, good choice of accents. I wish the people “listening” would stop talking over it though.
The app is great. Easy to use, good choice of accents. I wish the people “listening” would stop talking over it though.
Minor bug fixes
Version 3.4:
All Voices - All Languages
iPhone Duo Support
• Foldable Device Optimization: All views strictly adhere to Safe Area Layout Guides, guaranteeing a flawless, properly proportioned interface on the iPhone Duo.
• Dynamic Resizing: When unfolded, the app beautifully expands to fill the inner screen. In split-view, it dynamically transitions to keep the dock perfectly positioned whether placed on the left or right side.
New Voice Engine
• Full Device Sync: No more limited voice choices—all system voices are now available! Tap the voice selector to instantly search and use any voice currently installed on your device.
• Download More Voices: Missing a voice? Go to your device's Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak > Voices to download new options, and they will immediately become available in the app.
• Personal Voice Support: After granting permission, any custom Personal Voices you have created will automatically appear under the name you assigned them. Yes, all your Personal Voices are fully supported!
• Natural Speech Cadence: Fine-tuned the text-to-speech engine by normalizing the pause delays after commas and periods, resulting in a significantly more natural, conversational rhythm.
• Failsafe Voice Fallback: If the operating system temporarily loses track of a voice asset or a specific identifier cannot be located, the speech engine now intercepts the error and seamlessly defaults to "Samantha" to ensure playback never fails silently.
Note: We highly recommend using Enhanced/Premium Apple voices or your own Personal Voice for the best audio performance.
Alternate Speech Rate Slider
• In addition to the slider in Data & Settings, you can now visualize and adjust your current speech rate directly from the Voice Selector button.
Favorite Voices
• Your list of favorite voices is now automatically organized in alphabetical order for faster selection.
UI, Input & Accessibility Enhancements
• Universal Placeholder Clearing: The "Type text here..." text now reliably vanishes the moment you interact with the text box across all devices, whether you are tapping the screen, clicking on a Mac, or typing with a physical iPad keyboard.
• SayIt Button Tooltip: Hovering a mouse or trackpad pointer over the main SayIt button will now reveal a native "Speak Phrase" tooltip to clarify the action on Mac and iPad.
• Floating Pause Button Blur: A subtle frosted glass effect now sits directly behind the Pause button to help it stand out. Try scrolling the custom button grid to see the Pause button dynamically absorb and reflect the colors sliding beneath it!
• Unified Navigation: Added a standard Navigation Bar to the Icon Picker screen, perfectly aligning the Close button placement with the rest of the app's views for a consistent user experience.
• Dynamic Scroll Assist: Introduced a smart Scroll Assist Button to the Icon Picker. This intelligent navigation tool dynamically appears only when required by compact screens (such as the iPhone Duo), ensuring effortless scrolling while remaining cleanly hidden on larger displays.
• Library Symbol: The Library Button is now a symbol.
Using "Designed for iPad" on macOS
• To ensure optimal stability, system voice options on the Mac are curated to Alex and Samantha.
• You can now seamlessly use any Personal Voices you have created on your iOS devices and synced via iCloud directly on your Mac.
• Mac users can still perform a "long press" to configure custom buttons by using Control + Click or a two-finger tap on the trackpad.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
As always, thank you for letting Talk For Me be your voice. If this update makes your life a little easier, a quick App Store review means the world to me!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
3.4.1 12 Oct
All Voices - All Languages - Now Available
iPhone Duo Support
• Foldable Device Optimization: All views strictly adhere to Safe Area Layout Guides, guaranteeing a flawless, properly proportioned interface on the iPhone Duo.
• Dynamic Resizing: When unfolded, the app beautifully expands to fill the inner screen. In split-view, it dynamically transitions to keep the dock perfectly positioned whether placed on the left or right side.
New Voice Engine
• Full Device Sync: No more limited voice choices—all system voices are now available! Tap the voice selector to instantly search and use any voice currently installed on your device.
• Download More Voices: Missing a voice? Go to your device's Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak > Voices to download new options, and they will immediately become available in the app.
• Personal Voice Support: After granting permission, any custom Personal Voices you have created will automatically appear under the name you assigned them. Yes, all your Personal Voices are fully supported!
• Natural Speech Cadence: Fine-tuned the text-to-speech engine by normalizing the pause delays after commas and periods, resulting in a significantly more natural, conversational rhythm.
• Failsafe Voice Fallback: If the operating system temporarily loses track of a voice asset or a specific identifier cannot be located, the speech engine now intercepts the error and seamlessly defaults to "Samantha" to ensure playback never fails silently.
Note: We highly recommend using Enhanced/Premium Apple voices or your own Personal Voice for the best audio performance.
Alternate Speech Rate Slider
• In addition to the slider in Data & Settings, you can now visualize and adjust your current speech rate directly from the Voice Selector button.
Favorite Voices
• Your list of favorite voices is now automatically organized in alphabetical order for faster selection.
UI, Input & Accessibility Enhancements
• Universal Placeholder Clearing: The "Type text here..." text now reliably vanishes the moment you interact with the text box across all devices, whether you are tapping the screen, clicking on a Mac, or typing with a physical iPad keyboard.
• SayIt Button Tooltip: Hovering a mouse or trackpad pointer over the main SayIt button will now reveal a native "Speak Phrase" tooltip to clarify the action on Mac and iPad.
• Floating Pause Button Blur: A subtle frosted glass effect now sits directly behind the Pause button to help it stand out. Try scrolling the custom button grid to see the Pause button dynamically absorb and reflect the colors sliding beneath it!
• Unified Navigation: Added a standard Navigation Bar to the Icon Picker screen, perfectly aligning the Close button placement with the rest of the app's views for a consistent user experience.
• Dynamic Scroll Assist: Introduced a smart Scroll Assist Button to the Icon Picker. This intelligent navigation tool dynamically appears only when required by compact screens (such as the iPhone Duo), ensuring effortless scrolling while remaining cleanly hidden on larger displays.
• Library Symbol: The Library Button is now a symbol.
Using "Designed for iPad" on macOS
• To ensure optimal stability, system voice options on the Mac are curated to Alex and Samantha.
• You can now seamlessly use any Personal Voices you have created on your iOS devices and synced via iCloud directly on your Mac.
• Mac users can still perform a "long press" to configure custom buttons by using Control + Click or a two-finger tap on the trackpad.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
As always, thank you for letting Talk For Me be your voice. If this update makes your life a little easier, a quick App Store review means the world to me!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
3.4 10 Oct
Version 3.3 is a massive update. Ready for iOS 27.
• Full Dwell-Compatibility: Re-engineered from the ground up to be 100% navigable via eye-tracking and head-tracking.
- Scroll Assist: Dedicated on-screen buttons on all scrollable views completely eliminate the need for swipe gestures.
- Frictionless Editing: A single-tap 'Edit' mode replaces difficult long-presses and swipes—effortlessly reorder, pin, or manage Library entries.
- Tap-to-Slide: Adjust speech rate instantly by simply tapping the tortoise and hare icons—no dragging required.
• Core Phrase Pack Expansion: A new "Library Expansion" section is now available in Data & Settings. It adds a dedicated category containing over 2,000 ready-to-use phrases. This pack is isolated and will not alter your existing personal library. You can speak the phrases directly from the pack, or tap the (i) button and assign a category to save any phrase permanently to your personal database.
• Dual Audio Output for Phone Calls on iPhone: You'll now hear your spoken text through your own device too, at a softer volume, so you always know exactly what the other person is hearing.
• Favorite Voices: A lightning-fast new menu to switch your favorite voices in an instant.
• Smarter Number Engine: A rebuilt speech engine that intelligently reads dates, times, measurements, and phone numbers naturally.
• Phrase History: A brand-new panel that saves your last 50 spoken phrases for easy access.
• Context Menu Updates: Long-press any custom button for a new:
- "Send to Text Box" option. Make a temporary edit to a saved phrase and then speak it.
- “Paste from Text Box” option. Now with a couple of taps you can create a custom button with the text in the text box.
- Text Flexibility: You can now copy the text from any custom button and paste it in any text field on your device. Great for adding text to a partially typed phrase.
• Text Protection: Fixed a state issue where pausing and canceling an Instant Phrase Button would accidentally clear your typed text in the main box. Your typed text is now completely safe when you cancel a custom button!
• Refined UI Controls: Out with the old switches, in with modern toggle icons. Tap the new Auto-Speak and Edit icons to enable them (the icons will visually highlight when active).
• Pause Button Placement: The pause button has been unified across the app. When speaking, it will now appear perfectly centered on both the main screen and all Custom Button pages.
• Speech Rate Slider: This control has been moved to Data & Settings, featuring a wider slider for much greater precision and control.
• Visuals: Updated the Speech Rate slider with tortoise/hare icons. Tapping the icons will adjust the slider.
• Instant Privacy Wipe: Added a one-tap Eraser icon to the main screen to perform a frictionless Privacy Wipe.
• Instant In-App Help: Added tap-friendly (i) info buttons next to the Auto and Edit icons, instantly explaining their features without the user ever having to guess or leave the screen.
• Voices: Added new requested voices.
• Fluid Adaptive Resizing: The app’s layout has been completely optimized for fluid, dynamic resizing, ensuring a perfect, accessible experience across all current and future Apple device screen sizes.
• Smart Library Scrolling: When opening the Library, the category ribbon will now automatically scroll to ensure your last-used active category is perfectly visible on screen, adapting seamlessly for smaller screens.
• Refreshed Layout: A cleaner, modernized look for your custom buttons and main screen.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
Thank you for using Talk For Me. Special thanks to fellow users Chuck, Spero and Allison for their great contributions!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
3.3 11 Sept
Version 3.2 is here! We've polished the app and added some great functionality.
A Fresh New Look:
• You'll notice Talk For Me has a brand new icon on your home screen! We updated our design to perfectly match the premium, highly polished iOS experience you'll find inside the app—including a splash of new color to celebrate your newly customizable speech buttons.
Copy/Paste Your Custom Buttons:
• You can now copy the contents of any custom button and paste it across any of the five custom button pages. It's your app—set up your communication board exactly how you wish!
Improved Custom Button Pages:
• No matter which device you are using, from a compact iPhone to a large iPad Pro, your custom buttons are now always large and easily accessible. Just scroll down to reveal rows six and seven.
Refined Speech Controls:
• We've upgraded the Pause and Continue Play buttons with refined symbols to match the rest of the app. On the main page, when you pause the speech, a Cancel button now appears right above the Pause button. No more vagueness—you can quickly Cancel to type your next phrase, or press Continue Play to finish speaking.
Natural Speech Cadence:
• The voice engine now intelligently processes ellipses (...), automatically inserting a natural, human-like pause to make complex or casual sentences sound incredibly normalized and lifelike.
Under-the-Hood Polish:
• We've further enhanced our VoiceOver accessibility labels and functionality so the app works better for users utilizing screen readers.
• We added a satisfying subtle "bounce" to all buttons in the app.
• We added a keyboard command for power users to do a Privacy Wipe of the main text window with one press (Cmd + K).
• Fixed a bug that made the language selector hard to read when in dark mode.
User Manual
All new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
As always, thank you for letting Talk For Me be your voice. If this update makes your life a little easier, a quick App Store review means the world to me!
A huge special thank you to Allison Sheridan of NosillaCast fame. She has taken an interest in the app and provided honest opinions and feedback that have made the app better for all of us. Thank you, Allison!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
3.2 20 Jun
Version 3.1 is here, and it's all about making Talk For Me look and feel exactly the way you want it to!
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with feedback. This update tackles some of our most highly requested features:
Choose Your Colors & Icons
• You can now fully personalize your custom phrase buttons. Dive into the Edit menu to choose from a beautiful new color palette and assign visual icons to your phrases for lightning-fast recognition.
Never Lose a Phrase
• We’ve added a safety confirmation alert before clearing a custom button so you never accidentally delete an important phrase.
Under-the-Hood Polish
• We've smoothed out the Light/Dark mode transitions in the settings menu and done a massive sweep of our VoiceOver accessibility labels so the app works flawlessly for users utilizing screen readers.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
As always, thank you for letting Talk For Me be your voice. If this update makes your life a little easier, a quick App Store review means the world to me!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
3.1 5 Jun
A Massive Leap Forward for Talk For Me
• We have been hard at work rebuilding Talk For Me from the ground up to make your communication faster, more reliable, and completely customizable.
Drag, Drop, and Rearrange
• You asked for it, and it's here! You can now tap, hold, and drag your custom buttons to rearrange them exactly how you want them. We also added modern pop-up menus—just long-press any button to instantly Edit or Clear your saved phrases.
Double the Instant Phrases
• We expanded the main screen grid. You now have 12 custom buttons (up from 6) in a smooth, scrollable area, keeping even more of your essential phrases right at your fingertips.
Always Ready to Speak
• We completely overhauled our underlying audio engine. If you leave the app running in the background for days while taking phone calls or watching videos, Talk For Me will seamlessly heal its audio connection. It is instantly ready to speak the exact moment you open it back up—no more silent freezes or force-quitting.
Continuous Audio Playback
• You can now start a phrase and safely navigate away to find your next thought. The audio will continue uninterrupted until the phrase finishes or you trigger a new one!
Clearer Visual Feedback
• Never guess if a tap registered again. Custom Buttons now feature a subtle, satisfying "bounce" when pressed, giving you immediate visual confirmation while navigating conversations.
A Polished Experience
• Expanded Keyboard Shortcuts: Power users, rejoice. You can now use your external keyboard to instantly jump to Data & Settings, open the Add to Library menu, and use standard commands like Cmd + S to save or Esc to exit your edits without ever touching the screen.
• Modern Interface: A sleek, accessible redesign featuring multiline custom buttons for your longer phrase titles.
• Flawless Dark Mode: We squashed a visual bug where button titles would momentarily flash or disappear when using Dark Mode.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
Thank you for using Talk For Me. I hope you're enjoying the app! If you have some time and if it's not too much to ask, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store—it helps me out incredibly. Special thanks to fellow user Larry for the great feature requests!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
Yours truly,
Darrin
3.0 15 May
In our continuous mission to make communication simple and accessible, Version 2.5 brings powerful new tools designed to reduce friction and give you more independence.
・The "Archive" is now the Phrases Library: With recent additions like lightning-fast search and custom organization, your saved sentences aren't just archived away—they are a dynamic, instantly accessible library ready the second you need them.
・Custom Library Categories: Make the app truly yours. You can now rename up to four of your category tabs in the Data & Settings menu to perfectly match your daily routine (e.g., changing a tab to "Medical," "Restaurants," or "Family").
・Rock-Solid iCloud Sync: We tracked down and resolved a rare server-side bug that caused "Upload Failed" errors for some users. Your cloud backups will now sync flawlessly across your devices. We also smoothed out a minor visual bug when dragging and rearranging items in your Library.
USER MANUAL
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
THANK YOU!
Thank you for using Talk For Me. I hope you're enjoying the app! If you have some time and if it's not too much to ask, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store—it helps me out incredibly.
GET IN TOUCH
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
Yours truly,
Darrin
2.5 29 Apr
Version 2.4 is our biggest update yet, focusing on lightning-fast navigation, true hands-free independence, and a beautifully polished user interface.
• Siri Shortcuts Integration: Give yourself a voice, hands-free. You can now trigger your most frequently used phrases directly through Siri for effortless, everyday communication.
• Custom Archive Categories: Find the right words exactly when you need them. Organize your saved phrases into custom filter chips (General, Personal, Phone Calls, Smart Home, and Temp) to instantly sort your Archive.
• Hardware Keyboard Shortcuts: Power users rejoice! iPad and Magic Keyboard users can now trigger the Archive, jump to custom pages, and speak phrases instantly without ever lifting their hands from the keys.
• Seamless Audio Ducking: Don't pause your life to speak! If you are listening to music or a podcast, the app will automatically lower your background audio while your phrase is spoken, and instantly turn it back to full volume when finished.
• A Unified Experience: We’ve fine-tuned the core speech engine for seamlessly smooth playback, and completely unified the UI for a beautiful, native look that perfectly respects both Light and Dark Mode.
• Squashed Bugs: Fixed a sneaky issue where the "Save" button wouldn't properly activate when using an external Bluetooth or iPad Magic Keyboard.
User Manual: All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!: Thank you for using Talk For Me. I hope you're enjoying the app! If you have some time and if it's not too much to ask, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store—it helps me out incredibly.
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
Yours truly,
Darrin
2.4 17 Apr
This update brings massive quality-of-life improvements to make organizing and speaking your phrases faster and more natural than ever before.
• Pin Your Archived Phrases: Keep your most important phrases front and center. You can now simply swipe right on any saved row in your Archive to instantly pin it to the very top of your list.
• UI Polish & Upgrades: We’ve refined the layout to look and feel better across all your devices. iPad users will notice a newly optimized, breathable interface in portrait mode, and our word-by-word speech highlighting has been perfectly tuned to look incredibly sharp, especially in Dark Mode.
• Lightning-Fast Performance: Under the hood, we completely rebuilt how the app manages your data. Local backups, restores, and iCloud Sync are now virtually instantaneous, and the entire app runs faster, smoother, and more reliably than ever.
Support & Manual: The User Manual has been updated for v2.3. View it at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual. As always, if you have questions, reach out via the Contact page or email me directly at support@TalkFor.Me
We will never interrupt your use of the app requesting a rating or review. But please consider taking a few minutes to rate the app and possibly write a review—it helps tremendously!
2.3 23 Mar
What’s New in Version 2.2
This update brings massive quality-of-life improvements to make saving, organizing, and speaking your phrases faster and more natural than ever before.
• Smarter Number Pronunciation: You no longer need to type awkward commas into long sequences like phone numbers, zip codes, or IDs. Just type the numbers naturally (e.g., "867022367"), and the voice engine will automatically insert human-sounding pauses when speaking them!
• Frictionless Archiving: We’ve streamlined how you save. You can now add new phrases directly into your Archive using the + button—no need to type them out in the main window first.
• Search Your Archives: Finding that specific saved phrase is now effortless. We've added a lightning-fast search bar right in your Archive list.
• Move to Top: Keep your most important phrases front and center. You can now simply swipe right on any saved row in your Archive to instantly send it to the very top of your list.
• Appearance Settings: Take control of your visual experience with a brand-new Appearance section located inside Data & Settings.
• Secure Privacy Wipe: Typing sensitive information like a bank account or ID number? You can now shake your device (or use a two-finger tap) to permanently wipe the text window. Unlike the standard Clear button, this gesture completely bypasses the temporary "Undo" memory, ensuring your private data stays private.
• UI Polish & Upgrades: We’ve added helpful placeholder text to empty custom buttons to make setup easier, refined the screen titles across the app for clearer navigation, and squashed some underlying bugs to make Dark Mode look better than ever.
Support & Manual: The User Manual has been updated for v2.2. View it at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual. As always, if you have questions, reach out via the Contact page or email me directly at support@TalkFor.Me.
We will never interrupt your use of the app requesting a rating or review. But please consider taking a few minutes to rate the app and possibly write a review—it helps tremendously!
2.2 7 Mar
Talk For Me 2.0 was our biggest update yet, bringing a rebuilt engine and iCloud Sync. Version 2.1 builds on that foundation with great new features to make the app truly yours:
• Custom Page Titles: You can now create personalized titles for your custom button pages, giving you better organization and faster access to your phrases.
• Data Control Center: We’ve introduced a brand-new, centralized menu. Creating Local Backups, managing your iCloud Syncs, and customizing your page titles has never been easier.
Support & Manual: The User Manual has been updated for v2.1. View it at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual. As always, if you have questions, reach out via the Contact page or email me directly at support@TalkFor.Me.
We will never interrupt your use of the app requesting a rating or review. But please consider taking a few minutes to rate the app and possibly write a review—it helps tremendously!
2.1 28 Feb
Welcome to Talk For Me 2.0!
This is our biggest update yet, featuring a completely rebuilt engine and the #1 most requested feature: iCloud Sync.
• iCloud Sync & Backup:
Have your iPhone set up perfectly and wish your iPad was the same? Now you can! Upload your entire setup—including custom buttons, voice settings, and archive history—to the cloud. Download it instantly to any other iOS device on your account. It’s perfect for setting up a new device or keeping your iPhone and iPad in sync.
• New Local Backup System:
Experiment without fear. You can now create instant "snapshots" of your data directly on your device. Want to try a new button layout or clear your archive? Make a Local Backup first. If you don't like the changes, you can restore your previous setup in seconds.
• Enhanced Speech Engine:
We’ve rebuilt the core of the app. Enjoy faster response times, smoother "Karaoke" text highlighting, and more expressive voice flow.
• Visual Enhancements:
We’ve updated the interface with a modern look, including new rounded buttons and refined layouts for better accessibility.
• Support & Manual:
The User Manual has been updated for v2.0. View it at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual. As always, if you have questions, reach out via the Contact page or email me directly at darrin@mobiletouchtech.com.
2.0 22 Feb
Update 1.17 introduced our new expressive speech engine, allowing you to combine questions, statements, and exclamations naturally.
Building on that, version 1.17.1 optimized the engine for a more efficient flow.
This update (1.17.2) adds a new voice:
Malay (Malaysia): Amira (MY)
Questions? The user manual is online at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-Manual. You can also use the Contact page on the website or reach me directly at darrin@mobiletouchtech.com.
1.17.2 6 Feb
We’ve rebuilt the speech engine from the ground up! This update brings faster response times, more reliable voice selection, and fixes for the 'Auto' and text scrolling features.
If you ever need assistance, the user manual is available at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-Manual or you can use the Contact page on the website. I am also available at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com.
Feeling generous? A quick rating or review on the App Store helps a lot and keeps the updates coming!
1.17.1 29 Jan
This update contains enhancements and fixes including:
• Improved Expressive Speech Engine: We’ve rebuilt our speech engine to intelligently recognize punctuation. Questions sound like questions, and exclamations have real energy!
• Improved Visual Tracking: We refined the on-screen text highlighting to follow the spoken voice more smoothly.
The user manual and useful tips are always available at MobileTouchTech.com/talkforme-manual.
If you ever need assistance, contact me through MobileTouchTech.com or email me directly at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com.
1.17 23 Jan
This update contains fixes and enhancements including a new voice.
- Adds Czech language voice Zuzana (CZ)
Reminder: User Manual is available at MobileTouchTech.com/talkforme-manual.
If you ever need assistance with the app please visit MobileTouchTech.com or email me directly at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com.
1.16.1 04/12/2025
A whole new look and feel for iOS 26. Bug fixes and enhancements.
New voices include:
- Moira English Ireland Voice
- Tessa English South Africa Voice
- Sara and Magnus Danish Denmark Voices
- Nora and Henrik Norwegian Bokmål Norway Voices
- Soledad and Carlos Spanish Colombia Voices
For support visit MobileTouchTech.com. User manual can be found on website. You can also email support at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com.
1.16 15/09/2025
This update provides bug fixes and performance improvements.
Please note that Talk For Me now requires use of the enhanced voice or, if available, the premium voice.
Recently added voices include:
-Arabic: Laila (SA), Majed (SA)
-Romanian: Ioana (RO)
-Spanish: Isabela (AR), Diego (AR), Francisca (CL)
-Swedish: Alva (SE), Oskar (SE)
Kindly assist others in discovering Talk For Me by visiting the App Store and rating it with five stars. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com or by visiting the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com. The User Manual is available at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-manual.
1.15.3 19/03/2025
The app now requires the use of the enhanced voice or, if available, the premium voice.
This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
Update 1.15.1 added the following new voices:
-Arabic: Laila (SA), Majed (SA)
-Romanian: Ioana (RO)
-Spanish: Isabela (AR), Diego (AR), Francisca (CL)
-Swedish: Alva (SE), Oskar (SE)
Kindly assist others in discovering Talk For Me by visiting the App Store and rating it with five stars. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com or by visiting the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com. The User Manual is available at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-manual.
1.15.2 17/03/2025
This update includes bug fixes and enhancements. The app now requires the use of the enhanced voice or, if available, the premium voice.
The following voices have been added:
-Arabic: Laila (SA), Majed (SA)
-Romanian: Ioana (RO)
-Spanish: Isabela (AR), Diego (AR), Francisca (CL)
-Swedish: Alva (SE), Oskar (SE)
Kindly assist others in discovering Talk For Me by visiting the App Store and rating it with five stars. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com or by visiting the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com. The User Manual is available at MobileTouchTech.com/TalkForMe-manual.
1.15.1 16/03/2025
Updated to insure compatibility with iOS and iPadOS 18.
Remember to visit the Online Manual/Tips to make sure you are getting the most from the app. https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
If you are enjoying Talk For Me, please give it 5 stars in the App Store. You will never get a pop-up message during app use but please go on your own. If you ever need assistance please visit the contact page at MobileTouchTech.com or email me at darrin@mobiletouchtech.com.
1.15 16/09/2024
This update adds support for Personal Voice in iOS 17. Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.14 19/09/2023
This update adds two Italian voices, Alice and Luca.
1.13.2 22/08/2023
New voices were added with the iOS 16 update released last week. If you had an earlier version of the app, most likely you will need to re-download the voices you use and update all of your previously created custom buttons.
This update is a maintenance release amending the app description. Make phone calls from your iPhone and also FaceTime audio and video calls from both the iPhone and iPad.
If you ever need assistance with the app or have a request, please contact me through the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com or email me directly at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com. I always reply to every email. If you don’t see a reply, please check your spam folder and make sure you type correctly your email address in the contact form at the web site.
I love to see those five star ratings. If you enjoy using the app, please take a moment and rate it.
1.13.01 19/09/2022
Please Read - Important Information
iOS 16 adds a lot of great accessibility enhancements to the built in voice files. Due to the changes, you will most likely need to re-download the voices you use. And you will have to reset the voice to all of your previously set custom buttons. If you need any assistance with this please reach out by visiting the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com or emailing me directly at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com. I always reply to email. If you don’t receive a reply, check your spam folder or check to make sure you input the correct email in the contact form.
This update adds several new English voice choices, updated Chinese voices, Korean language voices, Portuguese language voices for both Brazil and Portugal, bug fixes and general enhancements.
If a language or voice you would like to use isn't included, please let me know. Also, if you ever need assistance with the app please contact me by visiting the Contact page at MobileTouchTech.com or emailing me directly at darrin@MobileTouchTech.com. I always reply to email. If you don’t receive a reply, check your spam folder or check to make sure you input the correct email in the contact form.
I love to see the five star ratings. Please take a moment to rate the app.
1.13 12/09/2022
Minor bug fixes
Version 3.4:
All Voices - All Languages
iPhone Duo Support
• Foldable Device Optimization: All views strictly adhere to Safe Area Layout Guides, guaranteeing a flawless, properly proportioned interface on the iPhone Duo.
• Dynamic Resizing: When unfolded, the app beautifully expands to fill the inner screen. In split-view, it dynamically transitions to keep the dock perfectly positioned whether placed on the left or right side.
New Voice Engine
• Full Device Sync: No more limited voice choices—all system voices are now available! Tap the voice selector to instantly search and use any voice currently installed on your device.
• Download More Voices: Missing a voice? Go to your device's Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak > Voices to download new options, and they will immediately become available in the app.
• Personal Voice Support: After granting permission, any custom Personal Voices you have created will automatically appear under the name you assigned them. Yes, all your Personal Voices are fully supported!
• Natural Speech Cadence: Fine-tuned the text-to-speech engine by normalizing the pause delays after commas and periods, resulting in a significantly more natural, conversational rhythm.
• Failsafe Voice Fallback: If the operating system temporarily loses track of a voice asset or a specific identifier cannot be located, the speech engine now intercepts the error and seamlessly defaults to "Samantha" to ensure playback never fails silently.
Note: We highly recommend using Enhanced/Premium Apple voices or your own Personal Voice for the best audio performance.
Alternate Speech Rate Slider
• In addition to the slider in Data & Settings, you can now visualize and adjust your current speech rate directly from the Voice Selector button.
Favorite Voices
• Your list of favorite voices is now automatically organized in alphabetical order for faster selection.
UI, Input & Accessibility Enhancements
• Universal Placeholder Clearing: The "Type text here..." text now reliably vanishes the moment you interact with the text box across all devices, whether you are tapping the screen, clicking on a Mac, or typing with a physical iPad keyboard.
• SayIt Button Tooltip: Hovering a mouse or trackpad pointer over the main SayIt button will now reveal a native "Speak Phrase" tooltip to clarify the action on Mac and iPad.
• Floating Pause Button Blur: A subtle frosted glass effect now sits directly behind the Pause button to help it stand out. Try scrolling the custom button grid to see the Pause button dynamically absorb and reflect the colors sliding beneath it!
• Unified Navigation: Added a standard Navigation Bar to the Icon Picker screen, perfectly aligning the Close button placement with the rest of the app's views for a consistent user experience.
• Dynamic Scroll Assist: Introduced a smart Scroll Assist Button to the Icon Picker. This intelligent navigation tool dynamically appears only when required by compact screens (such as the iPhone Duo), ensuring effortless scrolling while remaining cleanly hidden on larger displays.
• Library Symbol: The Library Button is now a symbol.
Using "Designed for iPad" on macOS
• To ensure optimal stability, system voice options on the Mac are curated to Alex and Samantha.
• You can now seamlessly use any Personal Voices you have created on your iOS devices and synced via iCloud directly on your Mac.
• Mac users can still perform a "long press" to configure custom buttons by using Control + Click or a two-finger tap on the trackpad.
User Manual
All the new features are fully explained at: https://www.mobiletouchtech.com/talkforme-manual
Thank You!
As always, thank you for letting Talk For Me be your voice. If this update makes your life a little easier, a quick App Store review means the world to me!
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch, report an issue, or just connect, please visit https://mobiletouchtech.com/contact or email me directly at support@talkfor.me
more Version 3.4.1 12 Oct
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Audio Descriptions