SPEECH CENTRAL
Text to Speech for Serious Reading
One-time purchase. No ads. No data collection.
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Why Speech Central?
Best-in-Class Features
Every app has its strengths and weaknesses, but when it comes to the overall feature set, Speech Central stands out as the clear leader.
To back this up, we compared over 100 features across the three most advanced text-to-speech apps available. See how Speech Central measures up for yourself.
Unmatched Value
Speech Central has no subscription.
A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited use.
Free access is available for blind users and managed school environments.
Make It Yours
With over 80 settings and customization options, no other voice reader app offers the level of personalization that Speech Central does.
12 Years of Development
Each day at least some improvement is being made. Through years thousands of features have been shipped with hundreds of new versions pushed. And it still goes on.
Built for Privacy
Speech Central doesn’t collect any data on user activity. Even anonymous data is not collected.
On Your Device
Covers more platforms than any other app. Get it on iPhone or iPad, Android (phone or tablet), Mac (Apple Silicon M1-M4 or Intel) and Windows!
Join the Cause
We offer completely free access to Speech Central on iOS and Android for people who are blind and use VoiceOver or TalkBack. Further, iOS and Android/Chromebook app is completely free when deployed in schools as a managed app.
By choosing Speech Central, you’re contributing to make the world a better place.
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Best 8 buck I’ve ever spent. Homework readings are cut in half with reading 2x speed. Wish I knew this my freshman year
ohmyhiep
Mac App StoreFinally a decent app that doesn’t require me to pay stupid amounts of $$ for an annual subscription just so i can listen to text at a non slow motion pace.
Adelais Desu
iOSThe best Text-to-Speech App on Playstore. Can be used offline and offers different languages with different accents. Pitch of the voice selected can be increased/decreased + Reading Speed can be adjusted + Read Fast button can be customized to preferable speed.
Mudassar Ahmad
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Every User Matters
Speech Central recognizes that every user is unique. Our mission is to create a versatile and customizable tool that brings out the best experience for each individual.
We value all feedback deeply and see every user’s input as an opportunity for improvement. Over the past 11 years, we’ve learned a crucial truth: the user is always right, even when their needs seem simple or obvious. It’s our responsibility to find solutions that support every user and to sincerely appreciate their openness and honesty.
