Your books, not a catalog
School readers, PDFs you bought, picture books you scanned yourself. If you have the file and the right to use it, you can listen to it.
Read along with any English PDF
Listen and follow along.
Reading gets easier.
Upload an English PDF and a few minutes later it reads aloud. The narrator and each character get their own voice, and every word lights up as it's spoken. Ears and eyes work together, one book at a time.
200 free pages in your first month, about 3 books, then 50 a month. No card needed. Books you've made are always free to hear.
Chapter 1
The little fox looked up at the moon. “Are you awake too?” she whispered. The moon said nothing, but it shone a little brighter.
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There are plenty of audiobooks. Why this?
Because the book your child actually needs to read usually isn't in anyone's catalog.
A reader on the nights you can't
Long day, sore throat, or English isn't your first language. Let it do the reading while you stay close and listen together.
The page, not a feed
What's on screen is the page of the book. No autoplaying videos, no recommendations. It keeps playing with the screen locked, too.
Hear it, see it, learn it
Audio and text are matched word by word, so early readers and language learners can connect each sound to the word on the page.
| PPReader | Audiobook apps | Built-in text-to-speech | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads your own PDFs | Yes, even scans | Their catalog only | Text PDFs only |
| A voice for each character | Automatic | Depends on the title | One voice throughout |
| Word highlighting on the original page | Yes | Rarely | Varies by device |
| Turns pages, remembers your place | Yes | Yes | Manual |
Who it's for
Parents and children
School readers and the picture books already on your shelf become books your child can follow alone. You don't need perfect pronunciation. Just sit beside them.
Readers who find print hard going
For children and adults with dyslexia, or anyone who tires or loses their place on a page. The voice leads your eyes one word at a time, so a page asks less of you. It is a reading aid, not a treatment.
Anyone who'd rather listen
On the commute, doing chores, before sleep. Hand it the English book you already have. On iPhone and iPad it keeps playing with the screen locked.
Three steps to your first book
- 1
Upload a PDF
Picture books, chapter books and graded readers all work. Scanned pages are recognized too.
- 2
Voices are assigned
The text is read, characters are identified, and the narrator and dialogue get matching voices.
- 3
Follow along or drift off
Press play. Pages turn themselves, words light up, and next time you pick up where you left off.
Made for bedtime iPhone / iPad app · Private beta
The iPhone and iPad app can stop on a timer, fade the sound out, or stop at the end of a chapter. It plays with the screen locked and works offline.
A cast of voices
Narrator, hero and sidekick each sound different, so it feels like a story.
Word highlighting
Your original page, unchanged, with the reading position marked word by word.
Share with family
Turn a shelf into a link. Grandparents just open it and listen.
Never lose your place
Every book remembers its page, across your devices.
Listening is free. You only pay to make new books.
Voicing a book takes real computing power, so that's the only part we charge for. Books you've made stay yours to hear, whether or not you're a member. 500 pages is about 7 picture books.
Free
$0
- 200 pages your first month, then 50
- Unlimited listening
- Highlighting and sharing
Monthly
$7.99/ month
First month $3.99
- 500 pages a month
- Unlimited listening
- Never renews automatically
Best value
Yearly
$59.99/ year
About $5 a month, save 37%
- 500 pages a month
- Unlimited listening
- Never renews automatically
Page packs
Need a few more pages? Valid for a year, with no monthly reset.
300 pages$3.99
1000 pages$11.99
Not yet available to customers in the EU or UK. Secure card checkout. By purchasing you agree to our Terms and Refund Policy.
Questions
Can I still listen after my membership ends?
Yes. Books you've made stay available. Only the number of new pages you can make goes back to the free allowance.
How are pages counted?
By the number of pages in the PDF. Monthly allowances reset on the 1st (Beijing time) and don't roll over. Failed books aren't charged, and a book someone has already processed costs nothing.
Will I be charged automatically?
Never. Every purchase is one-time. Renew only if you want to.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you haven't used what you bought. See the Refund Policy.
Can people with dyslexia use it?
Yes. Word-by-word highlighting and narration can make a page less work. It is a reading aid and does not replace professional assessment or support.
What languages work?
PPReader is tuned for English books. Other languages can be uploaded, but quality isn't guaranteed.
What can I upload?
Only files you have the right to use. Results are for you and your family. See the Terms.
Is there an app?
The web version works in any browser on phone, tablet or computer. A native iPhone and iPad app is in private beta.