Narrly: Read Aloud PDF & Text

Name: Narrly: Read Aloud PDF & Text
Rating: 4.8 (201 reviews)
Author: Beaver Dynamics Inc.

By: Beaver Dynamics Inc. App

TTS Voice Reader Web Doc ePub

Overview

Version:

1.5.1

Last updated: 2025-12-06

Ranking

#113,704 ▼ 3,178

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Narrly is a powerful on-device text-to-speech reader that converts PDFs, EPUBs, Word, RTF, and text—and even web pages—into natural, lifelike audio.

Privacy-first and offline-ready, Narrly runs entirely on your device, stores files locally or in iCloud, and never uploads your documents. Features include bookmarks, speed controls, landscape and fullscreen modes, folders to organize material, and the ability to export audio or paste your own text for listening. It supports 50+ languages and 100+ voices, with easy import from anywhere and seamless listening on the go.

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By:

Beaver Dynamics Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(201) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.5.1 Last updated: 2025-12-06

Version code:

879041733

Creation date:

2024-07-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

19.93MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-20

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Ranking

# 113,704 ▼ 3,178

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Developed by:

Beaver Dynamics Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/narrly-read-aloud-pdf-text/id6495368857

User Reviews

Users repeatedly praise Narrly for offline use, broad file support, and a slick, user-friendly UI with synchronized text highlighting and in-app search. The free, ad-free experience and ability to export audio are strong positives. Common downsides center on voice quality and limited options, along with stability issues (crashes/repeats) and free-tier limits that encourage upgrading. Some users also report glitches with premium voices switching back to defaults. Overall, strong core features are balanced by voice and stability caveats.

Pros

Offline operation and broad document support (PDFs/EPUBs), including handling large books
Free to use with no ads or required subscription; easy access and even lifetime option for some users
Intuitive design and strong UX: simple interface, smooth navigation, and helpful text highlighting synced with speech (two-layer highlighting) plus built-in search
Adjustable reading speed and multiple voice accents/options for TTS
Export to audio file capability for offline use and review

Cons

Voice quality can be robotic and voice options are limited or changed over time (e.g., removal of certain voice options and male voices)
Stability issues: app crashes or repeats content, especially after pauses or during extended use
Free version imposes limits (document cap and upgrade prompts) that push users toward paid features
Occasional bugs with premium voice switching, where the reader reverts to a default voice unexpectedly

Recent reviews

Escaping Natural Readers abusive app update to this was a breath of fresh air. It’s like all the best parts of all the paywalled apps combined into this one for FREE! (Cherry on top is having the default voice my favorite voice) Please don’t change, please no overbearing ai updates. Thank you for existing! (App found from a Reddit recommendation)

by Pi*****, 2026-06-16

It’s so cool you didn’t even have to sign in. I think it’s off-line. I’m not sure if it’s off-line or not but I don’t think it is but other than that you didn’t have to sign in so maybe it’s on my laptop.