Readwalk is a text to speech app for iPhone that reads any text aloud in natural, human-sounding voices. Paste text, share from any app, or copy something and say "Read Clipboard" to Siri. Readwalk highlights each word, plays from 0.75× to 3× speed, and keeps going with your phone locked.
Ways to get text into Readwalk
| From | How |
|---|---|
| Anything you can copy | Paste into the box at the bottom of your library |
| Any app with a Share button | Share › Readwalk |
| Your clipboard, hands-free | Copy, then say "Read Clipboard" to Siri, or use it in Shortcuts |
| Files | Tap + for PDFs, text, RTF, HTML and images of pages |
| Paper | Tap + › Scan, and Readwalk recognizes the text |
Built-in iPhone speech vs. Readwalk
Your iPhone can already read the screen with Speak Screen (Settings › Accessibility › Spoken Content). It's free and handy for a quick paragraph. Readwalk is built for longer listening:
- Voices that sound human, not the stilted voices you notice after a minute.
- A library of everything you've added, with your place saved.
- Pocket listening: lock the phone and keep going, then move to the next item automatically.
- Clean text: articles without menus, PDFs without the pinch-and-scroll.
There's a full walkthrough in our guide, How to make your iPhone read to you.
Reads AI answers, too
Long answers from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini are easier to take in by ear. Copy the answer, then paste it into Readwalk or say "Read Clipboard".
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does Readwalk speak?
Readwalk is built for English and sold in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Do I need an internet connection?
Not for the Standard voices, which run on your iPhone. Studio voices are streamed and need a connection.
Is there a free version?
Readwalk is a subscription with a 7-day free trial on yearly plans. See pricing.
