# NaturalReader - Text to Speech

> 1000+ AI powered voices, reads PDF & 20+ documents, convert text to MP3 audio

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.naturalsoft.personalweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Naturalsoft Limited
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 5,368,924
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (59,166 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.47
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2020-09-27
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naturalsoft.personalweb)
- **Website:** [https://www.naturalreaders.com](https://www.naturalreaders.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.naturalreaders.com/policies.html](https://www.naturalreaders.com/policies.html)

## Description

NaturalReader is a powerful text-to-speech Chrome extension and mobile app that reads aloud PDFs, documents, online articles, and images, supporting over 100 languages with 1000+ AI-powered voices. With features like OCR camera scanning, AI text filtering, and an advanced pronunciation editor, it offers a customizable, natural listening experience perfect for productivity on-the-go. Users can convert text to MP3 files and enjoy seamless cross-device compatibility across desktop and mobile.

Ideal for those with reading difficulties such as dyslexia, NaturalReader provides clear audio narration paired with dyslexia-friendly fonts and closed captions. Trusted by over one million users monthly, it supports numerous formats including Word, PowerPoint, eBooks, and images, making reading accessible anytime and anywhere.

## Rankings

- #22,884 — Overall
- #60 — Productivity (Gross)
- #4 — natural language processing
- #5 — text to speech
- #10 — speech
- #12 — reason

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NETWORK_ACCESS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.naturalsoft.personalweb.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the free version and the high-quality premium voices, and value the app for reading PDFs and aiding learning. However, frequent concerns include the high cost, privacy/data concerns, and occasional stability issues.

### Pros

- Free version is usable and provides value without payment
- Premium voices are high quality
- Educational tool for learning, pronunciation, and spelling
- Good PDF support and smooth reading experience
- No mandatory account required (privacy-friendly)

### Cons

- Pricing is expensive with desire for lifetime access or cheaper options (around $10/month) and lack of student discounts
- Privacy concerns due to data collection, accounts, and potential email spam
- Free version has limited functionality/experience or is perceived as insufficient
- Stability and reliability issues, such as occasional random stops/pauses and text save problems

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