Overview

Version:
1.1
Last updated: 2025-10-20
Ranking
#1,757,137 ▼ 53,185
Overall

Features & Capabilities

TURN SCREENSHOTS INTO SPEECH

OutLowd reads your screenshots aloud with natural-sounding voices. Perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or simply giving your eyes a rest.

Select a screenshot, tap play, and listen. It's that simple.

KEY FEATURES

Screenshot to Speech Select any screenshot from your photo library and hear the text read aloud instantly.

Accurate Text Recognition Powered by Apple's Vision framework for precise, on-device OCR that works with virtually any text.

Customizable Playback

  • Adjust speech rate (slow, normal, fast)
  • Control pitch and volume
  • Choose from multiple natural-sounding voices
  • Pause, resume, and stop controls

Multi-Language Support Automatically detects and reads text in multiple languages using your device's installed voices.

Background Audio Continue listening while using other apps or when your screen is locked. Control playback from the lock screen or Control Center.

PRIVACY FIRST

OutLowd is designed with your privacy as the top priority:

  • Zero Data Collection - We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data
  • 100% On-Device Processing - All text recognition happens on your device using Apple Intelligence
  • No Internet Required - Works completely offline
  • No Accounts - No sign-up, no login, no tracking
  • No Third-Party Services - No analytics, no ads, no external SDKs

What you read stays on your device. Period.

PERFECT FOR

  • Reading long articles while commuting or exercising
  • Listening to messages or emails hands-free
  • Accessibility - helping those with visual impairments or reading difficulties
  • Learning - hearing text read aloud can improve comprehension
  • Multitasking - listen while cooking, cleaning, or working
  • Reducing screen time and eye strain

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Take a screenshot of any text (article, message, document, etc.)
  2. Open OutLowd and select the screenshot
  3. Tap play and listen
  4. Adjust settings to your preference

That's it. No complicated setup, no accounts, no hassle.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • Uses Apple's Vision framework for text recognition
  • Uses Apple's AVFoundation for natural speech synthesis
  • Supports all languages available in iOS text-to-speech
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
  • Requires iOS 15.0 or later
  • Optimized for the latest iOS versions

WHY OUTLOWD?

Unlike other text-to-speech apps, OutLowd:

  • Respects your privacy completely
  • Works entirely offline
  • Has a simple, focused interface
  • Requires no subscription or in-app purchases
  • Is built using only Apple's native frameworks

SUPPORT

Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at gregaltonios@gmail.com

Download OutLowd today and experience the freedom of hands-free reading with complete privacy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Greg Alton
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2025-10-20
Version code:
879037928
Creation date:
2025-10-14
Compatible devices:
Size:
487.00KB
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-29
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Greg Alton
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outlowd/id6753957820

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