Narrate - Text to Speech
On-Device AI TTS
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
Narrate.so turns articles, EPUBs, and text into natural speech using an on-device model built for iPhone—no subscriptions, no word limits.
Why people use Narrate.so
- Natural AI voice quality (on-device, optimized for Apple Neural Engine)
- Karaoke word highlighting that tracks every word
- Background playback so you can listen screen-off
- Clean reader view + Focus Mode for distraction-free listening
- Auto-saves your position in every document
- Speed controls 0.5x–3x + quick sentence skipping
Supports
Web articles • EPUB • Plain text (PDF coming soon)
Privacy
Your content stays on your device. Your audio is also generated on your device. All users on this app are anonymous.
Version 2.0 brings a new narration model on device that sounds better and is more efficient making use of Apple's Neural Engine. You can now listen to your audio in the background with the screen off! This model also supports karaoke style word level highlighting. 2.0 also brings a UI overhaul enabling you to save narrations as documents. This release supports EPUB and plain text with PDF support coming soon. Finally, 2.0 includes an overhauled reader experience with the new focus mode along with customization of the reader view.
The developer, Chetan Alla, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Chetan Alla
- Size
- 487.4 MB
- Category
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Chetan Alla