# DocSpeech: Text to speech book

> Text-to-speech reader books, pdfs, documents. Read aloud + voice-over bookshelf.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.docspeech.docspeech](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.docspeech.docspeech)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.docspeech.docspeech`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** DocSpeech - AI Text to Speech
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 27,986
- **Rating:** 3.62 / 5 (104 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3.9
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-17
- **First published:** 2021-12-13
- **Size:** 151 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.docspeech.docspeech)
- **Website:** [https://docspeech.github.io](https://docspeech.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docspeech.github.io/privacy](https://docspeech.github.io/privacy)

## Description

DocSpeech: Text to speech book is an innovative app that reads books, PDFs, and documents aloud while highlighting the text in real-time. Its AI-generated, human-like voice allows users to combine listening and reading, making it easier and faster to absorb information. Perfect for those with dyslexia or anyone looking to enhance their reading experience, DocSpeech lets you manage your bookshelf and enjoy audiobooks while on the go, even offline.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.docspeech.docspeech.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- The voice sounds fantastic and is very humane.
- The highlighting words feature helps in digesting information.
- Helpful for rapid reading, especially for studying.
- Works offline.

### Cons

- Requires an internet connection for some functionalities.
- Crashes frequently.
- Issues with payment and subscription management.
- Mispronunciation of words.
- Heating up and slowing down the device.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.docspeech.docspeech)