Frateca: Text to Speech Reader

Name: Frateca: Text to Speech Reader
Rating: 4 (32 reviews)
Author: Andrey Novikov

By: Andrey Novikov

Read Aloud PDF, Book & Article

Features & Capabilities

Turn any text into natural audio - and reclaim hours of your day.

Frateca transforms PDFs, articles, eBooks, and web pages into crystal-clear speech with AI voices so natural, you'll forget you're listening to an app.

3.5x SPEED - absorb content faster than reading
REAL-TIME HIGHLIGHTING - follow along word by word
ANY FORMAT - PDFs, web articles, eBooks, documents
CLOUD SYNC - start on iPhone, continue on iPad
NATURAL AI VOICES - not robotic, actually enjoyable

WHO USES FRATECA?

Busy professionals who turn commutes into learning sessions
Students tackling massive reading lists before exams
Language learners improving pronunciation and comprehension
People with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision who deserve equal access to written content

HOW IT WORKS

Import - paste a link, upload a PDF, or share from any app
Listen - choose your voice, set your speed, hit play
Learn - follow real-time highlighting and save to your cloud library

FRATECA PREMIUM

Unlock unlimited listening, all AI voices, and cloud sync:

Monthly: $8.99/month
Yearly: $89.00/year (save 17%)

Start with the free version - upgrade when you're ready.

Download now and turn your reading list into a playlist.

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple Terms of use (EULA)

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Andrey Novikov

Rating:

4.00

(32) 0.10

Version:

9.0.1 Last updated: 2026-06-25

Version code:

887301091

Creation date:

2025-02-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

38.87MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 248,681 ▲ 5,713

Other rankings

#79 in speech keyword 62 ▲

For Developers

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Developed by:

Andrey Novikov

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frateca-text-to-speech-reader/id6741859465

Website:

https://frateca.com

User Reviews

Users praise Frateca for natural-sounding voices, background listening, affordability, and ease of use, plus Mac compatibility. However, repeated concerns include PDF handling (large or complex PDFs not uploading or converting), unclear pricing/free-use policies and billing issues, and reliability problems where conversions don’t complete or fail to process. These document compatibility and reliability gaps are the main downsides across multiple reviews.

Pros

Natural-sounding voices with many options
Background playback for listening while multitasking
Affordable price and good long-term value
Cross-platform support, including Mac/MacBook
Generally easy to use with a clear interface

Cons

PDF handling issues: inability to upload or convert large PDFs; trouble with multi-column or landscape PDFs
Pricing and billing frustrations: unclear free usage, intrusive pay prompts, and billing after cancellation
Reliability problems with conversions not completing or failing to process (occasional format compatibility gaps)

Recent reviews

I am someone who benefits from reading while also hearing the text read aloud, it helps me to better engage with the article or book. I am a teacher of students with a variety of barriers to learning and I have found that this type of app is helpful for students to access the same content as their peers, I wonder if it would be possible to make a kid-friendly version…

by Ch*****, 2026-06-17

This app has saved me! Frateca has helped me to cut down time especially when driving/traveling. Instead of reading I can listen to my documents on my way. It’s a great app and I’m excited about the update!

by Te*****, 2026-06-16

After the update it’s practically un-usable. As this was part of my work process I’m a day behind on a deadline. I get needing to work out kinks, but to have that sort of price tag on a product that becomes un-usable overnight is not tenable. I’m SO sad because I’d really found a rhythm and had incorporated it into my routine. Truly a lesson of don’t fix what isn’t broken.