# Neural Reader: Smarter Reading

> Turn any text into lifelike audio & chat with documents for instant answers!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.neuralreader.neural\_reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.neuralreader.neural_reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.neuralreader.neural_reader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prompt Functions Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 189,782
- **Rating:** 3.26 / 5 (727 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2020-02-09
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neuralreader.neural_reader)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://neuralreader.com/privacy\_policy](https://neuralreader.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

Neural Reader is your AI-powered voice reader that turns any text into natural, human-sounding audio so you can learn hands-free anywhere. Share a link, PDF, EPUB, Word file, PowerPoint deck, or even a photo of a book page and hear it read aloud in lifelike voices. Ask the document anything and get instant, cited answers.

Key features include one-tap sharing from any app, lifelike neural voices with adjustable speed, live transcription, and support for web pages, PDFs, images, Word, and PowerPoint. Export narrated MP3s for offline listening and content creation, with multi-language support and accurate citations.

## Rankings

- #163,530 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.neuralreader.neural_reader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Neural Reader for its natural-sounding voices and usefulness for reading aloud, including helping with communication and proofreading. However, users report significant stability problems (hangs and crashes), problematic pricing with paywalls and unclear terms, and a very limited free tier (few voices and word limits). Overall, the app is highly valued for voice quality and utility when it works, but reliability and cost barriers limit its appeal for many users.

### Pros

- Natural, expressive voices with good variation
- Helpful for reading aloud, communication, and proofreading workflows
- Easy to use with an intuitive interface
- Premium features can be worth it for users who can afford them

### Cons

- Frequent stability issues: hangs, freezes, or outright stops working
- Pricing is unclear and paywalls/limits exist, with word caps and hidden details
- Free tier is very limited (only one voice and small word allowance)

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