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Spec score 8.5 #61 of 233 in Text-to-speech tools

Spec sheet

Purpose
Speech Central reads PDFs, web pages, books, articles, newsletters, and documents aloud.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Platforms
ios,android,macos,windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · speechcentral.net
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · speechcentral.net
Integrations
The iOS edition supports CarPlay and an independent Apple Watch app, and syncs playlists and reading position across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy
The maker says Speech Central does not collect user data and can be used completely offline when network-dependent capabilities are disabled.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Support
Product support covers bug reports and feature requests; sales, licensing, and payment support are provided by the relevant third-party stores.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Headquarters
Belgrade, SerbiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · speechcentral.net
Accessibility
The app includes accessibility profiles for ADHD, dyslexia, and vision modes, and is free for users of VoiceOver or TalkBack.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Cloud voice setup
Users connect their own API keys for cloud voice providers and pay those providers directly.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Company history
The maker says Speech Central was first released in 2014 and describes it as a project developed and marketed by one person.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Document formats
Supported formats include PDF, EPUB, Word, PowerPoint, OpenOffice, HTML, TXT, RTF, and Markdown.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Education
The app is free when deployed as a managed app in schools.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Languages
21Read 20 Sep 2026 · speechcentral.net
License limits
Licenses from app stores cannot be activated across different store providers or platforms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
PDF and web reading
It offers optimized PDF reading, web article reading, headlines, and RSS support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Purchasing model
The maker describes the app as a one-time purchase with no subscription for core access.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Voice providers
It supports native platform voices, compatible third-party system voices, and cloud TTS providers including Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, and Google Cloud.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Windows development
The Windows edition remains available and functional but is no longer receiving significant feature development.Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net

Plans and prices

Free Free Limited daily or monthly article and book additions Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Speech Central Pro (iOS) Price not published Unlimited use · No subscription Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Speech Central (Mac) Price not published Full Mac app · No subscription Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free plan Free First day free · one long book import/month · two short articles/day (up to 15 minutes each) Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net
Pro $9.99, paid once One-time purchase; store and platform determine the license. Unlimited use · separate licenses for different platforms Read 12 Oct 2026 · speechcentral.net

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