Speechify
Reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud.
Not yet hands-on reviewed. This is a factual summary from the pages listed under Sources, checked 17 October 2026. It isn't a review.
What it does
Turns text into what Speechify calls natural-sounding speech, so you can listen to documents, PDFs, emails and web pages on your phone, in Chrome or on the web.
Who it's for
Commuters, busy parents, and people with dyslexia or ADHD who find listening easier than reading.
Who it's not for
People who prefer reading on screen, or who only need the odd page read aloud (most phones can do that for free).
Use it with a MakeASkill skill
Turn a chapter into tidy study notes with a skill, then have Speechify read them to you.
See the Study notes skill for Gemini
Or make your own free skill in about two minutes.
Price in the UK
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Price in the UK App Store | Premium £11.99 a month, or yearly from £129.99 Includes VAT. |
Checked 17 October 2026.
Pros
- Reads documents, PDFs and web pages aloud
- Works on iPhone, Android, Chrome and the web
- A monthly plan (£11.99) so you can try Premium without the yearly payment
Cons
- Premium is a big yearly payment
- The free voices are more basic
How it compares
- ChatGPT: its voice mode can read answers out, but not your files.
- Goblin Tools: another tool popular with people with ADHD.
Sources
Checked 17 October 2026. Prices and plans change, so always check before you pay. Speechify is a trademark of its owner. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.