very disappointed!! the commercial are FALSE! You can not scan a book or a barcode and read the book. you have to scan EVERY PAGE! Who has time for that!?! I was SO excited for this app because I have tons of physical books in my library that I really would love to be able to "read"(listen to). But this app truly disappoints!
Speechify – Text to Speech















App Information
| Version | 5.44.7115 |
| Content Rating | Everyone |
| Android Required | 9 |
| Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Developer | Speechify - Voice AI Assistant |
| Price | Free |
| Category | Productivity |
Description
Speechify – Text to Speech offers a self-contained mobile space for planning, organization, and efficient completion of everyday work. The intended audience appears to be users who want to keep tasks and details more straightforward to manage. There is no need to configure everything immediately; becoming familiar with the core screens is a better first step. Its description in the provided store data gives a clearer picture of the intended interaction, so the points below stay close to that record. Audio is central to at least one advertised function, covering listening, playback, recording, or sound-based interaction. Someone opening it for the first time can begin with one straightforward action and learn the remaining controls gradually. The clearest measure of Speechify – Text to Speech is how much effort it takes to return to planning, organization, and efficient completion of everyday work after the initial setup. For the right user, the interaction should feel less like learning a new system and more like adding a convenient option to an existing routine.
Key Features
- A mobile-first route into planning, organization, and efficient completion of everyday work, without requiring a desktop setup.
- A search function may shorten the route to details in a larger collection.
- Navigation that can be learned gradually instead of demanding every setting at once.
- The listing refers to syncing or backup rather than leaving every item only on the current hardware.
- The interaction can fit a quick check or a longer session, depending on the user’s goal.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: The portable format lets users return to planning, organization, and efficient completion of everyday work whenever a short opportunity appears.
- Pros: The central purpose is easy to describe, which helps users decide quickly whether the software is relevant.
- Pros: Version pages provide a place to examine updates, compatibility, and recent feedback.
- Pros: A first session does not need to include every tool; someone using the software can explore the interface in manageable steps.
- Cons: The interface can change between versions, so older instructions may no longer match the current screen.
- Cons: Some options may depend on an account, internet connection, subscription, advertising, or an in-app purchase.
- Cons: Loading time and stability may depend on the hardware and the quality of the connection.
Functions
- Use the opening screen to identify the shortest route to the task you want to complete.
- Pick the control that clearly connects to planning, organization, and efficient completion of everyday work, then read any instructions shown on the next screen.
- Try both a full name and a shorter keyword when the first search does not find the expected result.
- Enable synchronization only on the intended account and check that recent details appears after the first sync.
- Enter the audio area, select the intended item, and adjust volume or playback controls before listening for a long session.
How to Use
- Step 1: Enter the recorded Google Play listing for Speechify – Text to Speech on the Android hardware where it will be installed.
- Step 2: Double-check that the software name and icon match Speechify – Text to Speech. Because the developer is not recorded in the current data, do not guess it; use the listing itself to verify who publishes the software. Also read the operating-system requirement and make sure the hardware is supported.
- Step 3: Read the store details that is actually present, including price and privacy details, and leave every unsupported point launch.
- Step 4: Tap the store’s Install or Get control and wait until the verified store finishes downloading and installing Speechify – Text to Speech.
- Step 5: Enter Speechify – Text to Speech from the hardware’s app list or home screen. Take in the first screen before creating an account or entering details that identifies you.
- Step 6: Review each permission as it appears. Grant it only when the action on screen has a clear need for that access.
- Step 7: Start with one tool described in the store listing and follow the labels presented inside the software. Complete a small test before using important files, payments, or private data.
- Step 8: Return to the same verified store for updates. Review any new permission request before accepting it, especially after a major update.
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User Reviews
trash app. you would think that a text to speech reader would be very easy and simple to use. choose a voice -- make it read things. this is not how this app works. instead it tries to force a bunch of unwelcome AI garbage down your throat at sign up. it asks you a bunch of useless questions. I didn't even complete the setup. an app that reads text out loud should be simple. this is textbook over designed bad user experience. do not use. bad onboarding lost them a customer
Nice
do not get this app if you want to take photos of actual textbooks and upload into audio book/podcast. the camera features are horrible. ive bought the premium, and used 5 hours since Oct 25. ive been in college the whole time. I was excited to get this app, now it gives me anxiety. I want what was sold to me, to take photos of my textbook, upload seamlessly and have it read aloud. bad service.
I like it and give the 5 stars. I like listening to the e-books with the voices.
Ai voice just mumbles, disappointment!! Common thieves charging me without my permission
when the app is reading and there's like specs between sentences it stop for like 1-2 minutes.. you guys can add something to make us edit the story's.. from paste link
All their ads show you take a picture of the cover and start reading the book well it doesn't work that way I took a picture of a cover of a book and it didn't do nothing but try to read the title if I could give less than one star I would but it does have free books and books you can buy on there but I wanted it to read books I have and it was a severe disappointment
First run of app was so privacy intrusive I aborted part way through and uninstalled
Too many questions asked duh and no free voice lol