NaturalLocalReader: Read Aloud

Turn Safari articles and any text file into natural on-device audio — no internet required. Try it free for 7 days!

Listen to Safari articles and imported documents entirely on-device — no internet required. NaturalLocalReader offers English and Chinese text-to-speech with a Safari extension, offline audio preparation, and a saved reading library.

Use the Safari extension to send any article straight into the app, or import .txt, .epub, .pdf, .md, or .html files and keep them in a reading library with saved progress. Pick up where you left off, jump to any paragraph or chapter, and listen with simple playback controls.

English and Chinese playback, fully on-device. English content is read using the Otosaku voice engine. Chinese content uses MOSS — a CoreML-powered voice engine with voice cloning. Record a short clip or import any audio file, and MOSS will read in your voice. Qwen is also available as an alternative Chinese engine. No internet connection needed for any engine.

Voice cloning for Chinese. MOSS lets you save multiple named voice references. Record a few seconds of speech, give it a name, and switch between voices instantly in Settings. Your voice stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.

For longer listening sessions, NaturalLocalReader can prepare offline audio for any saved file so you can keep listening with fewer pauses. Preparation is resumable — start, stop, and pick up again any time.

NaturalLocalReader requires a subscription or one-time purchase to access all features. A 7-day free trial is included with the subscription.

Highlights

• Send article text from Safari to the iOS app with one tap.
• Import and save .txt, .epub, .pdf, .md, and .html files in an in-app reading library.
• Read Chinese text aloud using MOSS with voice cloning — record your voice and MOSS reads in your style.
• Save multiple named voice references and switch between them in Settings.
• Jump to any paragraph by tapping it; navigate chapters with the chapter list.
• Return to the home screen without losing the current article or saved text.
• Keep your reading progress for any reopened saved file.
• Prepare offline audio for any imported file and resume unfinished preparation later.
• Adjust playback speed: 0.75×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.5×, or 2×.
• Use on-device playback — your content stays private, nothing leaves your device.

Current playback experience

• English uses Otosaku.
• Chinese uses MOSS (on-device CoreML, voice cloning supported) or Qwen (on-device, no internet required).

Good fit for

• People with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading fatigue who prefer listening
• Reading articles while walking, commuting, or doing chores
• Listening to Chinese web novels, articles, or study material on the go
• Reducing screen fatigue
• Saving long documents to listen later
• Listening to imported ebooks (EPUB, PDF) with saved progress

Terms of Use: This app uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/