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Speechify
ParentMode's take
8+ with parent oversight; 13+ independently
Speechify is a straightforward text-to-speech tool designed to help with reading and learning. It does not include social features, messaging, or open-ended AI conversation, which keeps the core risk profile low for the stated purpose.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 4+
- Developer
- Speechify Inc.
- Category
- Productivity
- Average rating
- 4.7 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-09
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check the app's privacy label in the App Store; assume any text input may be processed by the service and review what data is retained or used for model improvement.
Controls
Use device-level Screen Time (iOS) or Family Link (Android) to limit app usage time and restrict in-app purchases; review the app's own privacy and account settings if a login is required.
A cautious next step
If your child is under 8, built-in device accessibility features (iOS VoiceOver, Android TalkBack) offer similar read-aloud functionality without a third-party account.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or Speechify Inc.. Apps change; always check the current listing.