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

[foreigntype at gmail.com via athen-list]

Also include Balabolka as a TTS reader--works in multiple languages. Open
source.

Wink Harner

On Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 10:11 AM Stager, Catherine via athen-list <
athen-list at u.washington.edu> wrote:


> I would recommend Colibrio Reader (android)  and ElevenLabs Reader App for

> iDevices which are both free, as well as the low cost, multiplatform Speech

> Central TTS app.

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> *The Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Android*

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> *1. Google's Native Text-to-Speech Feature*

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> A built-in feature on Android devices, ideal for basic text-to-speech

> needs. It integrates seamlessly with other Google apps and supports

> multiple languages. Users can adjust speech rate and pitch. This feature is

> free and works well for straightforward TTS needs​

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> *2. Voice Aloud Reader*

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> A versatile app that reads aloud various types of content, including

> websites, emails, and eBooks. It offers a free version with most features,

> though ads are present. The app supports sharing specific text blocks for

> TTS conversion and organizing text-to-speech notes using a playlist feature.

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> *3. Speechify*

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> A comprehensive TTS app that handles a wide range of content types,

> including PDFs and emails. It offers a free version and paid plans with

> advanced features like high-speed reading and AI-powered natural voices.

> It's highly regarded for its quality of speech output and user-friendly

> design​.

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>

>

> *4. T2S: Text to Voice*

>

> An efficient app for converting text files to speech. It supports creating

> or opening text files and converting them to speech instantly. Users can

> adjust pitch and speech rate, and the app includes features like "Copy to

> Speak" and a browser mode for reading web content aloud. It's free with

> ads, with a Pro version available to remove ads​.

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>

> *5. Narrator's Voice*

>

> Popular for creating voiceovers, especially for YouTube and TikTok,

> Narrator's Voice supports multiple languages and includes fun sound

> effects. It allows users to save audio files in MP3 format. The free

> version has limited features and contains ads​.

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> *6. Pocket*

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> Primarily a read-later app, Pocket also offers TTS functionality to read

> saved articles aloud. It supports offline listening and various languages

> and voices. The TTS features are available in the free version, making it

> suitable for those who want to listen to saved content on the go​.

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> *7. TalkFree*

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> A simple, user-friendly TTS app that allows users to paste text for

> conversion to speech. It supports multiple languages and offers basic

> functionality. However, it lacks some advanced features, such as a pause

> button during playback​.

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> *8. iSpeech Translator*

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> A TTS app that supports over 50 languages and allows translation between

> languages. It's completely free and does not include ads, making it a

> straightforward option for users needing multilingual support​.

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> *9. Kurzweil 3000*

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> A robust educational software designed to support students with reading,

> writing, and studying needs, particularly those with learning disabilities.

> It includes high-quality TTS capabilities, study aids, and writing support.

> While comprehensive, it is a paid solution, typically requiring a

> subscription​.

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> *10. Moon+ Reader Pro*

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> A versatile eBook reader for Android with integrated TTS capabilities. It

> supports a wide range of file formats and offers customizable reading

> settings, such as speech rate and pitch adjustment. The app is ideal for

> users looking for a stable and feature-rich reading and TTS experience​.

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> *11. Legere Reader (formerly VoiceDream Reader for Android)*

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> An accessibility-focused app with strong TTS capabilities, supporting

> multiple languages and cloud service integration. While it provides robust

> TTS features, users have reported issues with settings resetting after

> updates, which may affect usability​.

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> I use Moon+ reader pro for TTS on Android. VoiceDream for android was

> bought out and became Legere reader, which resets itself every time it

> updates and I gave up on it for Moon+.

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> Thanks,

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> D.

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> Hi all,

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> 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.

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> Thanks in advance!

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