Dolphin EasyReader
An app that reads library ebooks aloud with word highlighting.
What Dolphin EasyReader does
Dolphin EasyReader is a reading app designed for people with dyslexia, low vision or blindness. It reads books and documents aloud with highlighting you can adjust, and it connects to more than 50 accessible libraries such as Bookshare and Project Gutenberg. It's free on iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac.
EasyReader is built for print disabilities first. It reads DAISY books, EPUB, Word, HTML, plain text and clipboard text aloud, highlighting each word or sentence as it goes. You can change the voice, speed, pitch and how specific words are pronounced, plus colors and fonts.
Its standout feature is library access. The app links to more than 50 accessible book services, like Bookshare, NLS BARD, CELA, RNIB Bookshare and Project Gutenberg, and to Google Drive, Google Classroom and OneDrive. You sign up for each library on its own website, then download books into the app.
The free version doesn't cap partner library downloads but limits you to 5 downloads and 5 imports from other places. Premium removes those limits, opens text-based PDFs, adds more voices, and includes AI study tools like summaries and quizzes. The interface is plain, but it does the job it was made for.
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Who it's for
Skip it if: People who want to listen to web articles or podcasts.
Pricing
Free planEasyReader is free. The app doesn't cap downloads from partner libraries (each library has its own sign-up), and you get 5 downloads and 5 imports from elsewhere. Premium Personal costs $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year and removes those limits.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free, with no app limit on partner library downloads
- Connects to dozens of accessible libraries
- Detailed highlight and voice settings
- On iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac
Watch out for
- Free plan limits other downloads and imports
- PDF reading needs Premium
- Plain design and modest ratings
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Questions people ask
Is Dolphin EasyReader free?
Yes. It's free, with limits on downloads and imports outside partner libraries. Premium is $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year.
Which libraries work with EasyReader?
More than 50, including Bookshare, NLS BARD, CELA, RNIB Bookshare, Vision Australia and Project Gutenberg. You sign up with each library on its own website.
Can EasyReader read PDFs?
Yes, text-based PDFs, on Premium. It also reads EPUB, DAISY, Word, HTML and plain text.
Is EasyReader on Android?
Yes. It's on Google Play and the App Store.