# Message Reader: Text to Speech

> Save time by reading any big messages through Message Reader(Text to speech)

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lazywhatsapreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** G-Technology
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 488,147
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (2,590 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-12
- **First published:** 2017-09-03
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 9.97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lazywhatsapreader)
- **Website:** [https://e128840ce.app-ads-txt.com](https://e128840ce.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/f17f9129cd5463cf246e2694a90d6d57](https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/f17f9129cd5463cf246e2694a90d6d57)

## Description

Message Reader lets you listen to long messages by converting text to speech. Copy text from any app and have it read aloud with adjustable voice, rate, pitch, and language, while filtering emojis and unwanted characters for smooth speech.

This extension also offers controls to skip between messages, supports multiple languages, night mode for comfortable reading at night, auto-pause on calls, and a dedicated history view for reading lists.

## Rankings

- #101,131 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.lazywhatsapreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Message Reader: Text to Speech as a useful TTS tool for reading aloud and for English learning. The core strength is its usefulness and quality, with many calling it great or the best. A recurring concern is reliability, as several reviews report the app not working on their device. Overall, strong positive reception tempered by performance stability issues.

### Pros

- Text-to-speech reading works well and is helpful.
- App is generally very good/awesome and well built.
- Useful for learners of English and for reading practice.
- Users express positive sentiment and appreciation for the app.

### Cons

- Not working or failing to operate for some users (reliability issues).

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