Ebook formats it reads aloud
| Format | Read aloud | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EPUB | Yes | The most common ebook format |
| MOBI, AZW3 | Yes | DRM-free files only |
| FB2 | Yes | |
| Ebooks with DRM | No | Copy-protected books cannot be opened |
Bringing a book in
- In the Files app or Mail, long-press the EPUB file and tap Share.
- Choose PageEcho; the book lands in your library.
- Open it and tap play. The table of contents jumps to any chapter.
For MOBI, AZW3 and FB2 files, PageEcho does not appear in the share sheet; pick the file from the add menu in the PageEcho library instead. Public-domain classics from Project Gutenberg and Wikisource can be downloaded from the store inside PageEcho; Wikisource comes in Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English editions, with an edition picker for works that exist in several versions.
If you bring in a book that is already in your library, PageEcho offers to replace its file and keep your progress, bookmarks and highlights.
While you listen
- The sentence being read is highlighted, and tapping any sentence starts reading from there.
- The next time you open the book, it picks up where you left off.
- Reading continues with the app closed or the screen off; speed goes from 0.5× to 2×.
- Books in other languages can be translated on the device and shown side by side with the original.
- Footnotes open in a sheet without leaving the page, and a footnote inside a footnote opens in the same sheet.
- Books that force tiny text, black text or white boxes follow your font size and theme instead.
Questions
Can it read Kindle books?
Ebooks with DRM (copy protection) cannot be opened. DRM-free EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and FB2 files are read aloud.
Is it free?
Yes. PageEcho is free to download, and Apple and Kitten voices are free with no limit. Supertonic, Kokoro, Kokoro Deutsch, Qwen3 and MOSS are free for 10 chapters per engine each month.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After a voice model is downloaded once, voices are generated on the iPhone and need no internet.
Which voices are the most natural?
That depends on the language and your ear. PageEcho offers seven engines; the voice comparison lists their languages and sizes so you can try the ones that cover your book's language.