Apps Like Run & Read: Listen on the Go for iPhone and iPad
To text and read along
Convert PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, or copied text into audio using text-to-speech. to digital content while reading or during activities. Share audio files or save them for later. Adjust playback speed and voice settings.
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BoostLectura: Read Clearly
Daniel Matias Carvajal Carvajal
Books, highlight text, take notes
PDFs and EPUBs in a clean, distraction-free interface. Store books locally for offline access. Customize background and text colors for comfortable reading. Highlight text and ask questions based on book content.



Libby, the library app
OverDrive, Inc.
Borrow books and audiobooks instantly
Access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines using a card. Borrow titles instantly and read or listen offline. Stream content to save space. Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only). Sync audiobooks with Apple CarPlay.


Readify: AI Natural Read Aloud
New Port LLC
Convert eBooks to audiobooks with AI
Convert eBooks to audiobooks with AI narration. Adjust voice tone, speed, and pitch. Highlight text, take notes, and bookmark sections. Sync reading progress across devices. Export audiobook files for offline playback.


PocketBook Reader
Pocketbook International SA
Read books and audiobooks in any format
Read and listen to books in multiple formats including EPUB, FB2, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, CBR, and CBZ. Support DRM-protected PDF and EPUB files. Access audiobooks. Adjust text size and layout. Export pages as images.


Gallica
Bibliotheque nationale de France
Access millions of digitized library documents.
The app offers free online access to millions of digitized documents from the National Library of France and its partners. Users can search the catalog, read documents, save selected, share content, and download items as ePubs or PDFs.

PDF Voice Reader - Docs Aloud
Igor Stuglis
Read documents with playback
Convert PDFs, Word documents, and other files into audio for listening. Adjust playback speed and settings. Skip headers and footers. Highlight text as it is spoken for visual tracking. Support background playback during multitasking.


Blinkist: Book Summaries Daily
Blinks Labs GmbH
Summarize books and podcasts quickly
Access of 8,000+ books and podcasts in audio and text format. Read or listen to key insights in 15 minutes. Save for later. Track reading progress and set learning goals. Sync across devices. Share with others.

ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
Eleven Labs Inc.
With AI voice
Using AI-powered voice narration in 32 languages. Choose from realistic voices, adjust speech speed, and select sources like books, PDFs, or web pages. Save and replay audio clips. Share readings via email or messaging.

Bookshelf
VitalSource Technologies LLC
Read books, highlight text, and take notes
Read textbooks offline with download capability. Highlight and annotate text for note-taking. Create flashcards with text and images for study. Adjust font, size, and background colors for readability. Listen to audiobooks for auditory learning.

TTS Reader Pro Read Text Aloud
Nguyen Hong Phuc
With -to-speech
From eBooks, PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, and web pages using AI voices. Adjust reading speed and select from multiple voice options. Highlight and annotate . Save and organize reading sessions. Export audio recordings.


Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Read, listen, and explore
Read and listen to eBooks and . Customize reading settings, sync progress across devices, and scroll smoothly. Access a library of and . Manage reading lists and organize content. Support for text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes.

Yomu EBook Reader
Beat Raess
Open books, read anywhere
Read ebooks with customizable styles for improved readability. Adjust text size, margins, and layout dynamically. Access standard formats without digital rights management restrictions. Focus on content with a distraction-free interface.
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