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Local TTS - Voice Aloud Reader
What it is
Local TTS - Voice Aloud Reader turns text, documents, e-books and scanned pages into speech on iPhone and iPad. It accepts typed or pasted text, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, Markdown and camera scans. Spoken words are highlighted as playback proceeds, which can continue while the screen is locked. The app includes neural models and can generate speech and scan pages offline after installation. Text, documents, OCR and generated speech are processed on-device; the maker says the app has no account system, ads or behavioral tracking. It supports 31 languages through Supertonic 3, along with 28 American and British English voices through Kokoro-82M. The free plan allows up to 500 characters per note, while full multi-page PDF import and M4A audio export are Pro features. Pro Monthly costs $4.99 a month, billed monthly and cancelable anytime. Pro Lifetime is listed at $19.99 a month, though its terms describe a one-time payment. The app requires iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later and supported recent devices, including iPhone 12 or later.
For and against
For
- Supports 31 languages.
- Reads documents and camera scans offline after installation.
- Highlights words during playback.
- Audio can continue with the screen locked.
- Processes text and generated speech on-device.
Against
- Free notes are limited to 500 characters.
- Full multi-page PDF import requires Pro.
- Requires iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later.
- Voice cloning is not included.
The verdict
Local TTS supports varied document inputs, offline speech generation and on-device processing. Consider the free note limit, device requirements and Pro features when choosing a plan.
Who it suits
It may suit iPhone and iPad users who want documents read aloud privately or offline. The maker also positions it for students and people seeking dyslexia or low-vision support.
Plans and prices
Free
500 characters per note · one multilingual voice · three English voices · file import and OCR
Read 11 Oct 2026 · localtts.app
Pro Monthly
Unlimited text · full voice catalog · M4A export · full multi-page PDF import
Read 11 Oct 2026 · localtts.app
Pro Lifetime
Everything in Pro Monthly · future updates included · no renewals
Read 11 Oct 2026 · localtts.app
On the record
- Device requirements
- Local TTS requires iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later and supported recent iPhone or iPad models, including iPhone 12 or later.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Export
- Pro can export speech as M4A audio files.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- M4Alocaltts.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Inputs
- It supports pasted and typed text, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, and camera scans.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Languages
- 31localtts.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Notable limit
- The free plan reads up to 500 characters per note, and full multi-page PDF import is a Pro feature.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Offline operation
- The app includes its neural models and can generate speech and scan pages offline after installation.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Text, documents, OCR, and generated speech are processed on-device; the app says it has no account system, ads, or behavioral tracking.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Read-along
- Word-by-word highlighting follows the spoken audio, and playback can continue with the screen locked.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says synced iCloud data follows Apple's encryption in transit and at rest, and that it cannot access that data.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 4.99localtts.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- The support page asks users to email [email protected] and include their iOS version and the file type involved.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Sync and integrations
- Optional note sync uses the user's private iCloud, and RevenueCat is used with anonymous IDs for purchase management.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Voice cloning
- Nolocaltts.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Voice engines
- It uses Supertonic 3 for a 31-language voice and Kokoro-82M for 28 American and British English voices.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Local TTS turns text, documents, e-books, and scanned pages into speech on iPhone and iPad.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker positions it for people who want documents read aloud privately or listen without an internet connection, including students and people seeking dyslexia or low-vision support.localtts.app · read 11 Oct 2026
