Speech Central: Voice Reader
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Text to Speech - natural Voice Reader for the news, web, documents, e-books, RSS
- Rating
- 4.4
- 1.5K ratings
- Downloads
- 282K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 28
- 2026 · v16.9.0
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About Speech Central: Voice Reader
With over 10,000 items sold and user ratings over 4 on all major stores Speech Central is one of the world's most popular and loved brands in text-to-speech. It was nominated for the best iOS accessible app in 2017 on AppleVis, picked for the Best of Windows Store in 2014. Now it is on Android with support for all the latest Android features including the dark mode!
appPicker: "... is a game-changer, and is slowly transforming my life..."
The app implements state of the art features for voice readers:
◦ The best in class support for the web sites / news reading.
- listen to the all web pages - both articles and headlines (first ever) supported
- RSS feeds
- import from any app that can share a link like Safari or Twitter
- open articles from headline pages
- sync articles with Pocket
◦ The widest support for documents/office and e-book formats
◦ Knowledge and text annotation tools built-in
◦ Export the text with annotations to .docx format
◦ The app is tested to be accessible by legally blind users.
◦ Functions of audio buttons can be customized for high productivity and accessibility. The widest selection of tools to control the speed and position of how the text is read aloud.
◦ The app can be used with any of languages that have text-to-speech support on Android, and all major languages are supported for the full automatic recognition.
◦ your data stays truly private, we collect only analytics data with no identifiable reference to the user or imported content
By moving your reading activities to commuting, walking, running, doing the housework or another activity you can save an hour each day. You'll also save eyes for better things while having your battery and data plan last significantly longer. Keeping the screen off grants that you won't get into the internet addiction and waste your time on unwanted things, and thus it can also help to people with ADHD. As a bonus, even if your internet connection is unstable you won't notice any interruptions.
The app can be used as an assistive technology and helper for people with visual impairments and disabilities like dyslexia (dyslexia friendly font is included in the app).
Supported document types are: PDF (including scanned documents), Microsoft Word (.docx), Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), OpenOffice/LibreOffice (.odt, .odp), .html, .txt, .rtf, supported ebook formats are .epub, DAISY and .fb2 and emails in .eml format. All those formats will work only if a document has no DRM.
The free version has a daily limitation in the number of articles that you can add to it which is removed by purchasing the Pro add-on.
Get the app now and enjoy the most convenient text to audio!
Notes:
- the add-on license is valid only for Android platform
appPicker: "... is a game-changer, and is slowly transforming my life..."
The app implements state of the art features for voice readers:
◦ The best in class support for the web sites / news reading.
- listen to the all web pages - both articles and headlines (first ever) supported
- RSS feeds
- import from any app that can share a link like Safari or Twitter
- open articles from headline pages
- sync articles with Pocket
◦ The widest support for documents/office and e-book formats
◦ Knowledge and text annotation tools built-in
◦ Export the text with annotations to .docx format
◦ The app is tested to be accessible by legally blind users.
◦ Functions of audio buttons can be customized for high productivity and accessibility. The widest selection of tools to control the speed and position of how the text is read aloud.
◦ The app can be used with any of languages that have text-to-speech support on Android, and all major languages are supported for the full automatic recognition.
◦ your data stays truly private, we collect only analytics data with no identifiable reference to the user or imported content
By moving your reading activities to commuting, walking, running, doing the housework or another activity you can save an hour each day. You'll also save eyes for better things while having your battery and data plan last significantly longer. Keeping the screen off grants that you won't get into the internet addiction and waste your time on unwanted things, and thus it can also help to people with ADHD. As a bonus, even if your internet connection is unstable you won't notice any interruptions.
The app can be used as an assistive technology and helper for people with visual impairments and disabilities like dyslexia (dyslexia friendly font is included in the app).
Supported document types are: PDF (including scanned documents), Microsoft Word (.docx), Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), OpenOffice/LibreOffice (.odt, .odp), .html, .txt, .rtf, supported ebook formats are .epub, DAISY and .fb2 and emails in .eml format. All those formats will work only if a document has no DRM.
The free version has a daily limitation in the number of articles that you can add to it which is removed by purchasing the Pro add-on.
Get the app now and enjoy the most convenient text to audio!
Notes:
- the add-on license is valid only for Android platform
What’s new
Version 16.9.0 · Updated September 28, 2026
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User reviews
This is the way and they've got a great program. I donated to help this continue for people who need it outside of my own leisure. Awesome app.
This...IS AN AWESOME APP!! Do yourself a favor and TRY IT. I bet you'll BUY IT!!!
This product is great for me. After my brain haemorrhage I have a problem reading long paragraphs such as news. This allows me to listen to them.
This app is beyond my expectations.
Nice. Thank you.
Very usefull
Frequently asked questions
What is Speech Central?
Speech Central is a popular brand in text-to-speech with over 10,000 items sold and user ratings over 4 on all major stores. It is available on iOS, Windows, and Android platforms.
What features does Speech Central offer?
Speech Central offers state of the art features for voice readers, including support for web sites/news reading, RSS feeds, importing from other apps, syncing articles with Pocket, support for various document/e-book formats, built-in knowledge and text annotation tools, customizable audio buttons, and wide selection of tools to control the speed and position of the text being read aloud.
Can Speech Central be used by visually impaired individuals?
Yes, Speech Central can be used as an assistive technology and helper for people with visual impairments. It also includes a dyslexia-friendly font.
What document formats are supported by Speech Central?
Supported document formats are PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice/LibreOffice, HTML, TXT, RTF, EPUB, DAISY, FB2, and emails in EML format. However, documents with DRM will not be supported.
Are there any limitations in the free version of Speech Central?
Yes, the free version has a daily limitation on the number of articles that can be added. This limitation can be removed by purchasing the Pro add-on.
Can Speech Central be used with multiple languages?
Yes, Speech Central can be used with any language that has text-to-speech support on Android. It supports all major languages for full automatic recognition.
How can using Speech Central benefit users?
By using Speech Central, users can save time by listening to their reading activities while engaging in other tasks. It also helps reduce internet addiction, saves battery and data plan, and can be beneficial for individuals with ADHD. Additionally, interruptions due to unstable internet connections are minimized.
Alternatives to Speech Central: Voice Reader
Looking for apps like Speech Central: Voice Reader? Here are 4 similar Android apps on Google Play. The highest rated is Neural Reader Humanlike TTS (4.9/5), and all 4 are free to download.
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Speechify - text to speech tts 4.5
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NaturalReader - Text to Speech 4.5
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Neural Reader Humanlike TTS 4.9
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Evie - The eVoice book reader 4.5
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Central: Voice Reader | 4.4 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Sep 28, 2026 | |
| Speechify - text to speech tts | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | – | Compare |
| NaturalReader - Text to Speech | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Sep 4, 2026 | Compare |
| Neural Reader Humanlike TTS | 4.9 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Jun 3, 2026 | Compare |
| Evie - The eVoice book reader | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Oct 5, 2026 | Compare |