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Help with LocalReader — AI Voice Reader for iOS
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LocalReader work offline? ▼
Yes, 100%. All text-to-speech processing runs on the Apple Neural Engine inside your iPhone. No internet connection is needed. It works perfectly in Airplane Mode.
What file formats are supported? ▼
PDF, EPUB, plain text (.txt, .md), and HTML web pages. You can share content from Safari, Mail, or any app using the Share Sheet.
How many voices are included? ▼
The free tier includes 2 English voices (Heart and Adam). Premium subscribers get access to all 50+ voices across 8 languages. Individual language packs can also be purchased separately.
Can I cancel my subscription? ▼
Yes, anytime. Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → LocalReader → Cancel. You'll keep premium access until the end of your billing period.
What devices are supported? ▼
LocalReader requires an iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or later with an Apple Neural Engine (A18 chip or newer, all M-series chips).
Is my data private? ▼
Absolutely. Zero data leaves your device. No documents, text, or audio is ever transmitted to any server. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
How do I change the reading speed? ▼
Tap the speed indicator (e.g., '1x') in the audio controls bar at the bottom of the reader. You can set speed from 0.5x to 3.0x in 0.25x increments.
Does it work with Siri? ▼
Yes! Say 'Hey Siri, resume reading in LocalReader' or 'Pause reading.' You can also control playback from Apple Watch and the Lock Screen.
Troubleshooting
Audio not playing
Check that your device is not in Silent Mode (flip the physical switch). Ensure volume is up. Try closing and reopening the app.
PDF shows "empty document"
Some PDFs contain only scanned images without embedded text. LocalReader will automatically use OCR to extract text, but heavily stylized or low-resolution scans may have lower accuracy.
Subscription not showing after purchase
Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions and verify LocalReader is listed. Then reopen the app. Subscription verification works fully offline.
Contact Us
For bugs, feature requests, or account issues, email us directly:
✉ [email protected]We typically respond within 24 hours. Include your device model and iOS version for faster resolution.