Speech Central: Text to Speech Android

Speech Central: Text to Speech

Professional text to speech PDF reader. Read aloud web & docs. Private.

Features & Capabilities

Speech Central is a privacy-first Text to Speech (TTS) reader that can read PDFs, web pages, and documents aloud. It emphasizes long-form listening with no subscriptions, no ads, and no data collection. Unlock unlimited use with a one-time purchase, with free access in TalkBack-enabled or managed school environments. It supports PDF reading with accurate order, web article reading, and Instapaper integration, plus export options to DOCX or audio where available.

Advanced voices include offline device voices and optional AI/cloud voices via API keys. The app offers Instant Mode, deep customization, accessibility modes (ADHD and Dyslexia), automatic TalkBack adjustments, bookmarks, and export features, all while prioritizing privacy by design.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Labsii Ltd.
Downloads:
268,353 1.29K
Rating:
3.97
(1,444)
0.02
Version:
16.7.0 Last updated: 2026-05-12
Version code:
602
Creation date:
2019-04-24
Publisher country:
RS RS
Permissions:
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe
  • com.labsiisoftware.speechcentral.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
41.36MB
Email:
of*****@speechcentral.net
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Labsii Ltd.
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.labsiisoftware.speechcentral
Email:
of*****@speechcentral.net
Website:
https://speechcentral.net

User Reviews

Users largely praise the app’s strong TTS, speed control, and accessibility. However, recurring update-related problems dominate: data loss, removal of library content and features, and UI/UX regressions. Voice quality is frequently criticized as robotic and English-only. PDF/text extraction misformatting disrupts listening. Device compatibility and stability also surface, with issues across newer devices and occasional progress resets. Overall, the app works well for many tasks, but persistent update instability and quality concerns limit reliability.
Pros
  • Powerful text-to-speech that converts articles and books into audiobooks, with adjustable playback speed.
  • Significant accessibility benefit, especially for users with dyslexia.
  • Pro version delivers additional features and is worth the price.
  • Easy to use with capable continuous playback that doesn’t stop at every sentence.
  • Reliable baseline performance for daily listening and reading tasks.
Cons
  • Updates frequently wipe data or delete large portions of the library, causing major data loss and regression.
  • Voice quality is robotic and lacking natural expression; language support is limited (primarily English).
  • PDF/text extraction and formatting are buggy, introducing mid-sentence paragraph breaks.
  • UI/UX regresses after updates; new designs feel ugly or unintuitive and some features are removed.
  • Cross-device stability and compatibility issues, including progress resets and site access problems on certain devices.
Recent reviews
It's an extremely amazing app, my issue is that there isn't really an easy way of switching emails for the app which in turn means I can't transfer my audiobooks to this email.
by So*****, 2026-05-25

👍
by Ni*****, 2026-05-24

Don't waste money on a subscription for speechify when this exists, TY
by Am*****, 2026-05-19
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