Lirivo

Lirivo turns PDFs, Markdown, and long text into spoken audio on iPhone, using built-in iOS voices or your own Azure, Google Cloud, or Gemini TTS account, with offline playback, lock-screen controls, and adjustable speed.

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IndexedJuly 7, 2026

UpdatedJuly 9, 2026

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What Lirivo Does

Lirivo is an iPhone reader that turns written material into spoken audio. It handles PDFs, Markdown notes, plain text files, and pasted passages using the voices already installed on iOS, so a research report or a long article can play while you drive, walk, or exercise. Generated audio is saved in an on-device library for offline replay.

Voice Options

The built-in iPhone voices work with no setup and no extra cost. For higher fidelity, Lirivo can also route text through Azure, Google Cloud, or Gemini TTS using your own account, with credentials held in the iOS Keychain and billing handled by the provider.

Background playback with lock screen controls and adjustable speed
Progress tracking and resume across sessions
VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support for accessibility

Who Uses It

Lirivo suits knowledge workers processing long documents, students revising course readings, and iPhone owners who prefer listening while commuting.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Uses free built-in iPhone voices with zero signup
Bring-your-own cloud TTS keeps voice pricing transparent and provider-direct
Offline audio library plays without a network
VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support for accessibility

Cons

iPhone only, with no iPad or Android release
Cloud voice setup requires an Azure, Google, or Gemini account
No shared cross-device audio library across accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lirivo need an internet connection?

Playback of already generated files works offline. Cloud voices need a connection to synthesize new audio.

Do I have to pay for voices?

Built-in iPhone voices are free. Cloud voices from Azure, Google Cloud, or Gemini are billed by that provider under your own account.

Which file formats can Lirivo read?

PDF, Markdown, plain text files, and pasted text can all be sent to the reader.

Where are my provider credentials stored?

Credentials are held in the iOS Keychain and only used when Lirivo calls the provider on your behalf.

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