# Narrly: Read Aloud PDF & Text

> TTS Voice Reader Web Doc ePub

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6495368857](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6495368857)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6495368857`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beaver Dynamics Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (211 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-06
- **First published:** 2024-07-26
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/narrly-read-aloud-pdf-text/id6495368857)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.narrly.app/privacy.html](https://www.narrly.app/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #101,047 — Overall

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6495368857)