Éist: PDF/Ebook to Audiobook
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| Rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25%12 | 4.67 | |
| Ireland | 15%7 | 5.00 | |
| Australia | 10%5 | 5.00 | |
| Philippines | 6%3 | 5.00 | |
| Spain | 4%2 | 3.00 | |
| Israel | 4%2 | 2.00 | |
| Nigeria | 4%2 | 1.50 | |
| South Africa | 4%2 | 5.00 | |
| Canada | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| China | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Germany | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Egypt | 2%1 | 4.00 | |
| United Kingdom | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Greece | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Croatia | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Indonesia | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Japan | 2%1 | 2.00 | |
| Lebanon | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Netherlands | 2%1 | 4.00 | |
| Singapore | 2%1 | 5.00 | |
| Turkey | 2%1 | 5.00 |
Description
Unlimited listening, free. No ads, no account, no catch. Éist turns any EPUB or PDF into a natural-sounding audiobook — fully offline, with Read-along that lights up each word exactly as you hear it.
Éist (pronounced "esht", Irish for "listen") uses on-device AI voices to read your ebooks aloud. Import a file, pick a voice, press play. Your library stays on your device and works with no internet once a voice is downloaded. No ads, ever.
READ ALONG AS YOU LISTEN
As the voice narrates, each word appears one at a time, perfectly in sync with the audio, with the focal letter highlighted — so your eyes stay on the page and your focus stays on the story. Tap the bolt icon while listening to switch it on, and use the sync dial to fine-tune the timing. Great for focus, following along, and language learning.
LISTEN TO ANY BOOK
Import any EPUB or PDF from your device and Éist reads it aloud with remarkably natural AI voices. Perfect for commutes, workouts, chores, or winding down at the end of the day.
EXPRESSIVE AI VOICES
Choose from a curated selection of on-device voice engines — Kokoro, Piper and Supertonic. Each has a distinct character and accent, across dozens of languages. Preview before you commit, and switch any time mid-book.
SMART AHEAD-OF-PLAYBACK SYNTHESIS
Éist pre-generates audio ahead of where you're listening, so playback is seamless. Chapters you've already heard replay instantly from your local cache.
FULL PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Adjustable speed (0.5x-3.0x)
Sleep timer
Background playback with lock-screen and Control Centre controls
Chapter navigation, skip forward / back
OFFLINE FIRST
Download a voice once, listen forever with no connection. Your books, your progress and your synthesised audio all live on your device.
DISCOVER FREE BOOKS
Browse and download thousands of free public-domain books from Project Gutenberg, right inside the app.
PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST
No account required. No ads. We never sell your data. Usage analytics are anonymous, and email is entirely optional — we only ask if you'd like a reminder before your trial ends, or if you choose to join our newsletter. Your books, your progress and your listening stay on your device.
ÉIST PREMIUM
Listening is free, forever — no credits, no per-book cost. The free plan includes 3 books and 3 voices. Éist Premium unlocks your full library, all 60+ voices, unlimited read-along and more, with a 1-month free trial.
Unlimited book library
Every AI voice engine and voice
Unlimited read-along
Premium themes and font families
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase
Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends
Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
Privacy Policy: https://eist.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://eist.app/terms