Speech Central – Voice Reader
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Speech Central – Voice Reader

PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech

Labsii · released 29 Sept 2016 · Open in App Store ↗

Revenue 30d < $5,000 estimate, worldwide
Downloads 30d < 5,000 estimate, worldwide
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Description

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.

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