Speech Central: Text to Speech

Name: Speech Central: Text to Speech
Rating: 4.31 (1559 reviews)
Author: Labsii Ltd.

By: Labsii Ltd. App

Text to speech for serious reading. Your PDF and web reader since 2014.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

280,434 ▲ 844

Data as of 2026-09-05

Rating:

4.31 +10

(1,559)

Version:

16.8.4

Last updated: 2026-09-03

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

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By:

Labsii Ltd.

Downloads:

280,434 844

Rating:

4.31

(1,559) 10 new ratings

Version:

16.8.4 Last updated: 2026-09-03

Version code:

615

Creation date:

2019-04-24

Publisher country:

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:

41.78MB

Email:

of*****@speechcentral.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 134,490 ▼ 95

Other rankings

#3 in speech keyword 62 #9 in text to speech keyword 67 ▲ 5#26 in speech to text keyword 36 ▲ 3

For Developers

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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

been great up until recently. the import web article page doesnt load and stays on a constant loading page. otherwise great app. could someone please help!