Supported Features
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VoiceOver
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Voice Control
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Larger Text
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Dark Interface
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Differentiate Without Colour Alone
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Sufficient Contrast
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Reduced Motion
Speech Central – Voice Reader
PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech
Free · In-App Purchases
Speech Central is built for focused, serious reading — across PDFs, web articles, books, and documents.
Designed for productivity and accessibility, it combines powerful controls, deep customization, and seamless integration across Apple devices.
No subscription. A one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited use. Free access is available for blind users with VoiceOver and for schools deploying the app through Apple School Manager.
READING WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS
Optimized PDF & Web Reading
• Accurate reading order and navigation
• Optional cleanup to reduce distractions such as headers, footnotes, citations, and links
• RSS support and easy sharing from Safari and other apps
Broad Document Support
• PDF (including scanned PDFs with two-column layout)
• EPUB
• Word (.docx)
• PowerPoint (.pptx)
• OpenOffice formats
• HTML, TXT, RTF, Markdown, and more
VOICES: OFFLINE AND CLOUD AI
• Use high-quality Apple system voices offline
• Connect cloud AI voices (OpenAI-compatible APIs, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, xAI) using your own API keys
• Proprietary enhancement layer improves realism and streaming playback
• Optional AI summarization tools help you review content more efficiently
BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM
• Sync reading position and playlists across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• CarPlay support for listening and control in your vehicle
• Independent Apple Watch app — listen without your iPhone nearby
• Optional Health integration to track mindful listening time
ACCESSIBILITY FIRST
• Dedicated profiles for ADHD, dyslexia, and low vision
• Interface and reading behavior adapt for reduced distraction and improved comprehension
• Fully accessible with VoiceOver
STUDY & KNOWLEDGE TOOLS
• Annotate while reading
• Export annotated text to .docx
• Export text to audio files for offline listening
PRIVACY BY DESIGN
• No ads
• No tracking
• No usage analytics
WHO USES SPEECH CENTRAL
• Students and researchers
• Professionals converting reading into listening time
• Users who rely on assistive reading tools
• Anyone who prefers distraction-reduced, hands-free reading
Notes:
- Free version limited by the number of daily articles; unlimited access available with Pro upgrade.
- Some features require the latest OS version.
- License is valid only on iOS/watchOS; separate licenses required for other platforms.
- DRM-protected books (e.g. Kindle) are incompatible.
- AI features may occasionally perform unexpectedly.
Instant mode supports Audio File Export
The developer, Labsii, 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.
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- LABSII DOO BEOGRAD
- Size
- 35.8 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple TV
Requires tvOS 9.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 20 more
- English, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Speech Central Pro ฿399.00
- Copyright
- © Labsii 2014-2026
