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LoudReader
What it is
LoudReader reads books and other text aloud while highlighting words in sync with narration. Available for iOS and macOS, it accepts DRM-free EPUBs and PDFs, including scanned PDFs processed with on-device text recognition, and can save web articles. Its catalogue includes 23 studio narrators across 10 languages, though voice availability depends on the device. Speech processing runs locally, allowing books and voices already on the device to work offline. Reading tools include adjustable speed, a sleep timer, soundscapes, night mode, notes, highlights, chapters, and background playback. The app also offers more than 70,000 Project Gutenberg public-domain titles, subject to local copyright. A LoudReader account is not required, and Apple handles App Store purchases and subscriptions. The Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited listening, imports, and library use; after the first 8 hours, it provides a free English voice selection. Premium costs $7.99 a month and includes all available studio narrators, on-device voice cloning, and additional listening tools. Imported books and reading materials stay on the device, but version 1.12 enables TelemetryDeck analytics and Sentry diagnostics by default without separate in-app off switches.
For and against
For
- Reads EPUBs, PDFs, and saved web articles.
- Scanned PDFs get on-device text recognition.
- Speech processing runs locally for offline use.
- Free plan includes unlimited listening and imports.
- No LoudReader account is required.
Against
- Free voice selection changes after the first 8 hours.
- Version 1.12 analytics and diagnostics lack separate in-app off switches.
- Mac requires macOS 15 or later; iPhone requires iOS 18 or later.
The verdict
LoudReader combines local speech processing with book imports, synchronized highlighting, and reading tools. The free plan has a voice limit after eight hours, while Premium is listed at $7.99 a month.
Who it suits
LoudReader suits readers who want text read aloud with synchronized highlighting, including people importing their own DRM-free books or saving web articles. Its offline processing may suit readers who want to use available books and voices without a connection.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited listening · unlimited library and individual book imports · every available voice for first 8 hours, then a free English voice selection · curated classics and Project Gutenberg
Read 12 Oct 2026 · loudreader.io
Premium
Every available studio narrator across 10 languages · on-device voice cloning without the trial creation limit · variable speed · sleep timer
Read 12 Oct 2026 · loudreader.io
Premium
Every available studio narrator across 10 languages · on-device voice cloning without the trial creation limit · variable speed · sleep timer
Read 12 Oct 2026 · loudreader.io
Lifetime
Premium features permanently; does not renew
Read 23 Sep 2026 · loudreader.io
Lifetime
Premium features permanently; does not renew
Read 23 Sep 2026 · loudreader.io
Premium Lifetime
Every available studio narrator across 10 languages · on-device voice cloning without the trial creation limit · variable speed · sleep timer
Read 12 Oct 2026 · loudreader.io
On the record
- Account and billing
- A LoudReader account is not required, and Apple handles App Store purchases and subscriptions.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Analytics and diagnostics
- The app uses TelemetryDeck product analytics and Sentry diagnostics, enabled by default in version 1.12 without separate in-app off switches.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Book catalogue
- The app offers access to more than 70,000 Project Gutenberg public-domain titles, subject to local copyright.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- File support
- Users can import DRM-free EPUBs and PDFs, including scanned PDFs with on-device text recognition, and save web articles.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Users can share EPUBs, PDFs, and article links to LoudReader from Files, Safari, or other apps with a share button.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Languages
- 10loudreader.io · read 23 Sep 2026
- Network use
- Browsing or downloading books, opening articles, downloading voice models, purchases, analytics, and diagnostics may require network requests.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Speech processing runs locally, so books and voices already available on the device can be used offline.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- LoudReader is available for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Apple Silicon Macs; the Mac download requires macOS 15 or later and iPhone requires iOS 18 or later.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Imported books, notes, highlights, reading progress, and cached audio are stored on the device, while text-to-speech and voice cloning run locally without uploading book text or recordings to a speech service.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LoudReader reads books and other text aloud with words highlighted in sync with narration.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Reading tools
- Features include adjustable playback speed, a sleep timer, soundscapes, night mode, notes, highlights, chapters, and background playback.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 7.99loudreader.io · read 23 Sep 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email, with the support page saying the team aims to respond within 24 hours.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Voice catalogue
- It offers 23 studio narrators across 10 languages, with voice availability depending on the device.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
- Voice cloning
- Users can create a narrator on-device from about ten seconds of clear speech, and may create up to three clones during the all-voices trial.loudreader.io · read 12 Oct 2026
