Reference

App Name

Speech Central

App Version

15.6.8

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Reference

Description

Feature set that exceeds the competition, no subscription for the premium tier with the free tier that is limited by the quantity, not by the quality, that is the reason why you’ll love Speech Central. Here are just some of our outstanding features:

◦ The best text-to-speech experience – our proprietary engine significantly enhances the output of Apple’s voices and AI voices (OpenAI, Azure) by infusing their readings with emotion and variation.

◦ The best PDF support in text to speech apps – your reading flow will not be interrupted by footers, headers, footnotes, in text citations and long web links as they are detected by the advanced artificial intelligence in most cases. No other app has all those features. Even the scanned PDF documents are imported with titles recognised.

◦ The best web support in text to speech apps – for the first time you can listen everything as both articles and headlines (including RSS feeds) are supported. Articles can be added from the headlines page for fully uninterrupted flow or from Safari. And you can send articles from the desktop browser with the Pocket extension.

◦ The widest support for documents/office and e-book formats.

◦ CarPlay support.

◦ Knowledge and text annotation tools built-in.

◦ Import the text from the physical books with the camera.

◦ The widest choice of options to customize the voice, appearance and various other parameters.

◦ Sync playlist items across Apple devices including with the macOS app and the current position in the text.

◦ Apple Watch app that can play the content independently of the main app.

◦ Export the text with annotations to .docx format

◦ Functions of audio buttons can be customized for high productivity and accessibility. The widest selection of tools to control the speed and browse the text that is read aloud.

◦ The app can be used with dozens of languages that have text-to-speech support on the device with automatic language detection from the content.

◦ Export the text to the audio file.

◦ The best in class accessibility. It is completely free when used with VoiceOver and tested to be accessible by legally blind users.

◦ Your data stays truly private, we collect only analytics data with no identifiable reference to the user or imported content even when the syncing is enabled.

◦ Track the Mindfulness time in the Health app

The app is installed on over 250,000 devices and with consistent ratings above 4 stars Speech Central it is one of the leading global text-to-speech brands. It was nominated for the best iOS accessible app in 2020 and 2017 on AppleVis, the leading authority in the field of accessibility on Apple devices.

By moving your reading activities to commuting, walking, running, doing the housework or another activity you can save an hour each day. You’ll also save eyes for better things while having your battery and data plan last significantly longer. Keeping the screen off grants that you won’t get into the internet addiction and waste your time on unwanted things, and thus it can also help people with ADHD.

The app can be used as an assistive technology and helper for people with visual impairments (eyesight problems) and disabilities like dyslexia.

Supported document types are: PDF (including scanned documents), Microsoft Word (.docx), Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), OpenOffice/LibreOffice (.odt, .odp), .html, .mhtml, .webarchive, .txt, .rtf. E-books in the .epub format are supported.

Notes:
– The free version has a daily limitation in the number of articles that you can add to it which is removed by purchasing the Pro add-on.
– Some features are available only on the latest version of the operating system.
– The license is valid only for the iOS/watchOS. Other operating systems have separate licenses.
– DRM protected books (e.g. Kindle books) are locked to their respective vendor apps and cannot be imported.

Free or Paid

Free

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro

Accessibility Rating

5 – Fully Accessible

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

Screen reader performance is excellent in this app.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled and identified.

Usability

This app is extremely useable for screen reader users.

Other Comments

Speech Central Pro$9.99

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speech-central-ai-voice-reader/id1127349155

Developer Website

https://speechcentral.net

App Name

Bible

App Version

10.9.0

Platform

iOS/iPadOS

Category

Reference

Description

Get God’s Word for free on your devices with the Bible App by YouVersion. Connect with God through Scripture by reading, listening, Plans, Daily Refresh,
Verse of the Day, and so much more!
Choose from 1,750+ languages and 2,500+ Bible versions. Make it your Bible by adding Friends, choosing Plans, creating Verse Images, highlighting, and
making notes.
Bring your friends with you and explore the Bible together. Have honest conversations about Scripture. Grow together and share what you discover.
People are reading, listening to, watching, and sharing the free Bible App by YouVersion on over 500 million devices worldwide. Join the global Community
today! Download the Bible App.

EXPLORE GOD’S WORD
* Choose from thousands of Bible versions in over 1,750 languages
* Pick from over 60 languages for your Bible App interface
* Download select Bible versions to access when you’re offline
* Listen to select Bible versions and enjoy skip, playback speed, and timer controls.
* Learn more about the Verse of the Day in Guided Scripture with an engaging video and personal reflection questions
* Tap through Scripture and prayer prompts in Guided Prayer, or write your own prayers using the Prayer feature
* Choose from thousands of Plans that focus on specific topics, portions of Scripture, or the entire Bible in a year
* Watch videos from Christian organizations such as Bible Project and The Chosen
* Search for what the Bible says about any topic you’re wondering about
* Tap on a verse to see your Notes and related content such as videos, Plans, and study notes
MAKE IT YOUR BIBLE
* Themes let you select a color palette for your entire Bible App experience
* Create and download Verse Images for any verse you’d like—it’s shareable art
* Highlight with custom colors and create notes
* Bookmark passages to share, memorize, and keep at the front of your mind
* Share verses with friends using social media, email, or text
* Add notes on any verse—make them private or let your Friends see them
* Access your account from any supported device
* Adjust lighting, font, font size, and line spacing for easy reading
BRING YOUR FRIENDS ALONG
* Center your friendships around Scripture by adding your Friends to the Bible App
* See an activity feed that shows what you and your Friends are noting, bookmarking, and highlighting
* Comment on the Verse of the Day with your Friends—ask questions and share how God is speaking to you
* Write your own prayers and share them with your Friends to pray together
* Do Plans together and discuss what you’re learning

Free or Paid

Free

Price

Devices you’ve tested on

iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max

Accessibility Comments

This app is completely accessible.

Screen Reader Performance

This app works well with VoiceOver.

Button Labeling

All buttons and on-screen elements are clearly labeled and function well.

Usability

This app is usable with VoiceOver.

Other Comments

I have found this app to be accessible and intuitive to use. At the moment I know of no showstopping issues with it. The app also features the ability to download some Bible versions for offline use when connectivity isn’t available.

App Store Links

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible/id282935706

Developer Website

https://www.youversion.com/