# Voice Reader reads texts aloud

> Listen to any book, website, text document, online article, RSS feed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kapron.ap.vreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kapron.ap.vreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kapron.ap.vreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** kapron-ap
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 1,867,956
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (29,061 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2019-09-12
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 7.62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kapron.ap.vreader)
- **Website:** [https://www.kapron-ap.com](https://www.kapron-ap.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kapron-ap.com/mobile-applications-policy-vr.html](http://kapron-ap.com/mobile-applications-policy-vr.html)

## Description

Voice Reader reads texts aloud from any web page, eBook, document, or RSS feed, transforming your reading materials into audiobooks and audio podcasts. It supports numerous formats including PDF, EPUB, TXT, HTML, and more, allowing you to create playlists and listen anywhere—even offline. The extension continues reading in the background and works with Bluetooth headsets, making it perfect for multitasking or during commutes.

Compatible with Google Text-to-Speech, Voice Reader offers natural voices in over 50 languages, customizable speech speed, tone, and voice gender. Ideal for improving language pronunciation or simply saving your eyes, this tool turns any text into an effortless audio experience.

## Rankings

- #47,067 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kapron.ap.vreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Voice Reader for easy use and effective text-to-speech with multiple voices, and many find it helpful for studying and reading aloud. The app's content extraction from webpages and overall performance receive positive notes. However, recurring issues include unreliable read-along functionality and frequent stops, a confusing or criticized UI after updates, accumulation of loaded texts without easy clearing, disruptive permission prompts, and lack of consistent cross-device syncing. Improvements in stability, UI/navigation, and cross-device support would address the most mentioned pain points while preserving the app's usefulness for learning and accessibility.

### Pros

- High-quality text-to-speech with multiple voice options, including AI/natural-sounding voices.
- Helpful for studying and retaining information; reading aloud enhances learning.
- Generally easy to use and reliable for daily use.
- Good overall performance and positive reception after updates.
- AI-assisted extraction of webpage content for reading aloud.

### Cons

- Read-along/read-aloud playback is inconsistent: some texts don’t appear and playback stops frequently.
- User interface/navigation is not intuitive and feels clunky after updates.
- Text history accumulates and there’s no easy way to clear loaded texts.
- Frequent permission prompts and settings forgetting complicate use.
- Lacks seamless cross-device syncing or transfer of loaded texts across devices.

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