WPS AI Read Aloud on iOS turns document text into spoken audio in WPS Writer; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version guidance | Use the latest WPS Office version | Older versions may not show the feature entry |
About This Feature
Overview
AI Read Aloud is a text-to-speech feature in WPS Writer on iOS. It reads document content aloud so you can listen while reviewing, proofreading, or reading away from the screen.
Core capabilities include:
- Start full-document playback from Tools > Review > AI Read Aloud or View > AI Read Aloud.
- Open the same feature from More > All Services > AI Read Aloud.
- Use the control panel to play, pause, stop, adjust reading speed, set a sleep timer, and change volume.
- Switch between AI voices and languages, with some AI voices requiring membership.
Common use cases include listening during commutes, checking long drafts, and reviewing bilingual content on mobile.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest WPS Office version is recommended so the AI Read Aloud entry is available |
| Network | An internet connection is required for AI Read Aloud |
| Other | Keep device volume on and keep the app in the foreground during long playback sessions when possible |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in, and open a document to access the feature |
| Check after installation | Open a document and look for AI Read Aloud under Tools > Review or More > All Services |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides AI Read Aloud inside documents on iOS, with full-document playback, playback controls, reading speed, sleep timer, volume adjustment, and multiple AI voices or languages. | Word offers Read Aloud with play, pause, paragraph navigation, and reading speed controls. Microsoft support also marks it as a subscriber-only feature in some official guidance. | Google Docs mainly relies on accessibility tools and screen readers for read-aloud scenarios. Official guidance focuses on screen reader support and Select to Speak. | Notion official help currently highlights audio playback and transcription in AI Meeting Notes rather than a general document read-aloud feature. | Acrobat provides Read Out Loud for PDFs, including activation, pause, stop, and voice or speed adjustments. |
| Official Source | — | Listen to your Word documents | Hear text read aloud | AI Meeting Notes | Reading PDFs with reflow and accessibility features |
Advantage: WPS offers a direct in-document path on mobile and groups voice, speed, and sleep timer controls in one reading flow.
Overall Conclusion
WPS AI Read Aloud is well suited to mobile document listening because the entry points are close to the document workflow and the main controls are easy to reach on a phone. If your work is centered on Word or PDF files, the official read-aloud tools in those products may also fit. For mobile document listening with quick playback controls, WPS provides a straightforward path.
Source: WPS Office for iOS; Listen to your Word documents; Hear text read aloud; AI Meeting Notes; Reading PDFs with reflow and accessibility features
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How AI Read Aloud Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening during commutes | Students and office users | Reading is inconvenient on the move | Start AI Read Aloud and listen to the full document |
| 2 | Reviewing long drafts | Editors and writers | Long reading sessions can be tiring | Use spoken playback to check sentence flow |
| 3 | Listening to bilingual content | Users working with Chinese and English content | Need to compare how content sounds | Switch voices or languages during playback |
| 4 | Timed listening before rest | Casual readers | Want playback to stop automatically | Use the sleep timer in settings |
| 5 | Quick mobile proofreading | Users reviewing documents away from a desktop | Need a lightweight review method | Start playback on iPhone and adjust speed as needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Start AI Read Aloud | ✅ | ✅ |
| Play, pause, and stop | ✅ | ✅ |
| Reading speed, sleep timer, and volume adjustment | ✅ | ✅ |
| Some AI voices | Limited | ✅ More membership voices available |
| Other membership benefits | Depends on the current plan shown on your account | Depends on the current plan shown on your account |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional listening with basic playback controls | Free | Covers starting playback, pausing, stopping, and basic settings |
| Frequent use of different AI voices or broader member benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited to long-term use of membership voices and added benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Get WPS Premium
- To review available plans and included benefits, open the pricing page and choose the option that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page