iPhone/iPad app
Free
Free app; no subscription advertised
- Allowance and restrictions
- All documented voices/features; no character cap advertised; supported hardware required.
Sandbook
● Identity checkedOffline book narration · Official-source review 2026-10-09 UTC
Sandbook reads EPUB, PDF, web articles and scanned pages aloud using a local neural speech model. It documents 41 voices across six languages, word highlighting and the option to prepare chapter audio for locked-screen listening.
- Category
- Offline book narration
- Free access
- Free app without account, subscription, trial or character limit, according to the vendor.
- API access
- Not confirmed: public developer API. Kokoro speech generation is documented as on-device.
Is Sandbook right for you?
A good fit for
Fits compatible iPhones/iPads when offline narration and reviewing pronunciation matter more than broad language coverage or cloud sync.
Before you choose
Requires iOS 18.2 and iPhone 12 or later, or an iPad with A14/M1 or newer. Real-time reading pauses when the screen locks; prepare chapter audio for screen-off listening. No Android, MOBI or iCloud sync is documented. Voice quality, extraction and local-processing claims were not independently tested.
Workflow and handoff
Import an authorized supported book/document, choose a voice and inspect reading order. Prepare chapter audio if you need playback with the screen locked. This review did not install the app, import a book or compare speech quality.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires iOS 18.2 and iPhone 12 or later, or an iPad with A14/M1 or newer. Real-time reading pauses when the screen locks; prepare chapter audio for screen-off listening. No Android, MOBI or iCloud sync is documented. Voice quality, extraction and local-processing claims were not independently tested.
Review method
Relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually on 2026-10-09 UTC (October 10 in India). Selected product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Performance, security and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented workflow | Sandbook reads EPUB, PDF, web articles and scanned pages aloud using a local neural speech model. It documents 41 voices across six languages, word highlighting and the option to prepare chapter audio for locked-screen listening. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
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Sandbook pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Was this product hands-on tested?
No. The listing uses dated official-source evidence and visual artwork review. Unconfirmed pricing, allowances and integrations are stated explicitly.
What is Sandbook used for?
Sandbook reads EPUB, PDF, web articles and scanned pages aloud using a local neural speech model. It documents 41 voices across six languages, word highlighting and the option to prepare chapter audio for locked-screen listening.
Does Sandbook have a free plan?
Free app without account, subscription, trial or character limit, according to the vendor.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Sandbook cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Sandbook through an API?
Not confirmed: public developer API. Kokoro speech generation is documented as on-device.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires iOS 18.2 and iPhone 12 or later, or an iPad with A14/M1 or newer. Real-time reading pauses when the screen locks; prepare chapter audio for screen-off listening. No Android, MOBI or iCloud sync is documented. Voice quality, extraction and local-processing claims were not independently tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Product identity and relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually.
Read original source ↗Costs and constraints
Requires iOS 18.2 and iPhone 12 or later, or an iPad with A14/M1 or newer. Real-time reading pauses when the screen locks; prepare chapter audio for screen-off listening. No Android, MOBI or iCloud sync is documented. Voice quality, extraction and local-processing claims were not independently tested.
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