[Athen] Text-to-speech apps for Android devices?

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Hello Ione,

 

For your student looking for free or low-cost text-to-speech (TTS) apps for Android, there are several decent options available in 2024:

 

1.	Google's Native Text-to-Speech Feature: This built-in feature on Android devices is free and integrates seamlessly with other Google apps. It's ideal for basic text-to-speech needs, such as reading text messages or web pages aloud. Users can adjust speech rate and pitch, and it supports multiple languages​.

 

2.	Voice Aloud Reader: This app is popular for reading various types of content, including websites, emails, and eBooks. It offers a free version that includes most features, though there are ads. The app allows users to share text blocks directly for conversion to speech and has a playlist feature for organizing text-to-speech notes​.

 

3.	Speechify: Speechify is a versatile TTS app that supports a wide range of content, from PDFs to emails. It offers a free version with basic functionality and paid plans that provide advanced features like high-speed reading and AI-powered natural-sounding voices. It’s highly rated for its ease of use and quality of speech output​.

 

4.	T2S: Text to Voice: T2S is a practical TTS app that allows users to convert text to speech instantly and export audio files. It also supports a "Copy to Speak" feature, which converts copied text from any app into speech. The app is free with ads, and the Pro version removes ads for a small fee​.

 

5.	Narrator's Voice: This app is widely used for creating voiceovers, including for social media content like YouTube and TikTok. It supports multiple languages and fun sound effects, making it suitable for both casual and creative uses. The free version has limited features and contains ads​.

 

6.	Pocket: While primarily a read-later app, Pocket also offers text-to-speech functionality for reading saved articles aloud. It's available on both Android and iOS and supports offline listening, making it a good choice for students who want to listen to saved content on the go​.

 

7.	TalkFree: A simple and user-friendly app that allows you to paste text for conversion to speech. It supports multiple languages and is free, but lacks some features like pausing during playback​.

 

8.	iSpeech Translator: This app not only provides text-to-speech capabilities but also supports over 50 languages and allows for translation between them. It's completely free and does not include ads, making it a straightforward option for students who might need multilingual support​.

 

These apps offer a variety of features and price points. Hopefully your student can choose one that best suits their needs. I hope this helps! 😊

 

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From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Ione Priest via athen-list
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2024 2:59 PM
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Subject: [Athen] Text-to-speech apps for Android devices?

 

Hi all,

 

I have a student looking for free or low-cost apps for text-to-speech they can use on their Android phone. I used to recommend VoiceDream, but they stopped supporting Android a while ago. I'm curious what you all are suggesting to your students.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Thanks,

 

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