WPS AI Read Aloud on iOS turns document text into spoken audio for mobile listening; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
AI Read Aloud in WPS for iOS reads document content aloud so you can listen instead of reading on screen.
Core tasks include:
- Start AI Read Aloud from Tools > Review > AI Read Aloud or More > All Services > AI Read Aloud.
- Control playback with play, pause, stop, AI voice selection, timer, reading speed, and volume adjustment.
This feature is useful for commuting, reviewing long documents, checking wording, and following content when your hands are busy. Some AI voices require membership.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run the iOS version of WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | AI Read Aloud requires an internet connection |
| Other | Keep device audio on, and keep the app in the foreground during long listening sessions when possible |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iOS device through the App Store |
| Post-install check | Open a document, then check Tools or More > All Services for the AI Read Aloud entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS can read documents aloud from more than one entry point and lets you adjust speed, timer, volume, and some AI voices | Word offers Read Aloud with play, pause, paragraph navigation, and speed controls; some availability is tied to subscription plans | Official Google Docs documentation focuses on voice typing for speech-to-text rather than document read-aloud | Official Notion information shows desktop voice input and voice playback in AI Meeting Notes, but no equivalent iOS document read-aloud workflow was found | Adobe officially documents Read Aloud for desktop PDFs, while Adobe community guidance states Acrobat Reader for iOS does not provide an in-app Read Out Loud feature |
| Official Source | — | Listen to your Word documents | Type & edit with your voice | Voice input on desktop | How to read a PDF aloud with Adobe |
Advantage: WPS provides a direct mobile document listening workflow on iOS with built-in playback controls in the document experience
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly listen to documents on an iPhone or iPad, WPS AI Read Aloud is closely aligned with mobile document use. Microsoft provides a mature read-aloud workflow, but official documentation notes subscription-related availability in some cases. Google and Notion currently emphasize voice input or other AI voice scenarios in their public documentation, while Adobe does not present the same in-app iOS document read-aloud path.
Source: Microsoft Support; Google Docs Help; Notion Releases; Adobe Acrobat
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening during commutes | Professionals and students | It is not convenient to keep looking at the screen | Start AI Read Aloud and listen to the full document |
| 2 | Reviewing long drafts | Editors and writers | Long reading sessions can be tiring | Use audio playback to catch awkward wording or omissions |
| 3 | Multitasking | Mobile office users | You need to get document information while doing something else | Use play, pause, and stop to manage listening progress |
| 4 | Reading mixed-language content | Users working with Chinese and English content | Mixed-language documents can slow down visual reading | Use supported AI voices to listen more naturally |
| 5 | Timed listening | Users who want to control listening duration | You do not want playback to continue too long | Use timer and reading speed settings |
Membership & Benefits
Membership details for AI Read Aloud focus on voice availability and subscription access; this section explains free vs premium coverage, recommendations, and how to subscribe.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Start AI Read Aloud | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic playback controls | ✅ | ✅ |
| Some AI voices | Limited | ✅ |
| Other membership benefits | Depends on the current account plan | Full benefit details are available on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional listening with basic controls | Free | It covers starting read-aloud and basic playback control |
| Frequent use of different AI voices and a fuller voice experience | WPS Premium | Some AI voices are membership-related |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- To compare plans and review benefit details, visit the official WPS purchase page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page