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Speechify launches a voice-first AI assistant on iOS, offering a hands-free alternative to ChatGPT and Gemini for reading, writing, and productivity.

Today Speechify announced the launch of its Voice AI Assistant on iOS, expanding the platform beyond read-aloud and dictation into a fully conversational, voice-first AI assistant designed for users who prefer speaking and listening over typing.

With this launch, Speechify Voice AI Assistant positions itself as a direct alternative to text-first AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini, offering a conversational AI assistant that works directly inside articles, documents, PDFs, and webpages, without requiring users to copy and paste content into a separate chat interface.

“AI shouldn’t force people to adapt to a keyboard-first world,” said Cliff Weitzman, Founder and CEO of Speechify. “We built Speechify Voice AI Assistant so people can interact with information the same way they think and learn—by listening, speaking, and asking questions naturally, right where their content already lives.”

Speechify Voice AI Assistant allows users to listen to content aloud, ask questions by voice, receive spoken answers, dictate responses, and turn reading into an interactive conversation. The experience is built specifically for voice-focused workflows across reading, writing, learning, and everyday productivity.

A Voice-First Alternative to Text-Based AI Assistants

While ChatGPT and Gemini are primarily designed around typed prompts, Speechify is built around voice as the primary interface. Users can speak naturally, hear responses spoken back, and interact with information hands-free.

Speechify Voice AI Assistant understands what is already on the user’s screen, including articles, documents, PDFs, and webpages. This allows users to ask contextual questions like:

• What are the main takeaways from this article
• Quiz me on what I just read
• Summarize this section
• Explain this paragraph in simpler term

Instead of switching between tabs or re-uploading files, Speechify brings conversational AI directly into the reading and writing experience.

What the Speechify Voice AI Assistant Includes

Speechify Voice AI Assistant combines multiple voice technologies into a single conversational AI assistant:

• Read Aloud

  Speechify reads Google Docs, PDFs, webpages, emails, and books aloud in over 1,000 natural-sounding voices across 60+ languages, at speeds up to 4.5x.

• Conversational Voice AI Assistant

  Users can ask questions by voice and receive spoken answers grounded in the content they are reading, similar to ChatGPT but with live document context.

• Voice Typing Dictation

  Users can dictate emails, essays, prompts, and messages directly into any Speechify Voice Typing Dictation app or website, typing 3 to 5 times faster by speaking.

• AI Podcasts

  Speechify can turn articles, essays, and documents into podcast-style audio, allowing users to listen and engage with content on the go.

• Cross-Device Sync

  The Voice AI Assistant works across iOS, Android, Mac, and Chrome extension.

Built for Accessibility and Everyday Productivity

Speechify was originally built by founder Cliff Weitzman, who has dyslexia and ADHD, to remove barriers to reading and writing. The Voice AI Assistant continues that mission by making AI interaction more accessible for people who struggle with dense text, screen fatigue, or traditional keyboard-based workflows.

The assistant is widely used by:

• Students who listen to readings, dictate essays, and quiz themselves by voice
• Professionals who summarize reports, draft emails, and review documents hands-free
• People with dyslexia, ADHD, or vision challenges who benefit from spoken interaction
• Productivity-focused users who prefer listening and speaking over typing

Competing with ChatGPT and Gemini on Voice

With the launch of Speechify iOS Voice AI Assistant, Speechify Voice AI Assistant directly competes with ChatGPT and Gemini for users who prefer voice-first AI interaction.

Unlike text-based assistants that require users to type prompts into a chat box, Speechify works where content already lives and allows users to interact conversationally through speech and audio. The assistant can also search the internet, answer general questions, and support open-ended conversation, extending beyond reading alone.

Speechify’s approach reflects a broader shift toward voice-native AI experiences that feel more natural, faster, and more accessible for everyday use.

Availability

The Speechify Voice AI Assistant is available now on iOS and works alongside Speechify’s existing apps on Android, Chrome, web, and Mac. Users can get started with a free plan and upgrade to access premium voices, advanced features, and full cross-device syncing.

About Speechify

Speechify is a leading Voice AI platform trusted by over 50 million users worldwide. The company offers a full Voice AI Assistant that combines text to speech, voice typing dictation, AI podcasts, and conversational voice AI into a single system for reading, writing, learning, and productivity.

Speechify supports over 1,000 voices across 60+ languages and has received more than 500,000 five-star reviews. In 2025, Speechify received the Apple Design Award for its impact on accessibility and learning.

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API: Differentiated Rate Limits for Free and Paid Users

We've introduced differentiated rate limiting based on user plan type to ensure fair usage and optimal performance for all users.

Rate Limits

Plan Type Rate Limit Free 1 request/second Paid 20 requests/second

What This Means

Free users are now subject to a lower rate limit of 1 request per second

Paid users continue to enjoy the standard rate limit of 20 requests per second

When rate limited, responses include a Retry-After header indicating when to retry

Affected Endpoints

• POST /v1/audio/speech
• POST /v1/audio/stream

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Experience your favorite content in the voice of global creator Juanpa Zurita.

Speechify is proud to announce a new collaboration with internationally renowned creator and actor Juanpa Zurita, bringing his energetic, charismatic voice to its growing library of AI voices. Available now across the Speechify Web App, iOS App, Android App, Mac App, and Chrome Extension, the Juanpa Zurita voice lets users listen to any written text read aloud in a tone that reflects his signature enthusiasm and authenticity. This partnership expands Speechify’s mission to merge accessibility, personalization, and entertainment, helping millions consume written content in a voice that feels both familiar and inspiring.

Global Creator Juanpa Zurita Joins the Speechify Family

Juanpa Zurita is one of Latin America’s most influential digital personalities, with millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Known for his creativity, humor, and entrepreneurial spirit, Zurita has built a career that spans acting, producing, modeling, and humanitarian work. His voice carries a natural warmth and confidence that resonates with audiences around the world.

By bringing Juanpa’s voice to Speechify, users can now transform study materials, emails, articles, and web pages into engaging audio experiences, delivered in his instantly recognizable tone. For fans, it’s a new way to connect with one of the world’s most beloved creators; for learners, it’s a chance to make reading more dynamic and enjoyable.

Pairing Accessibility with Energy and Personality

From its beginnings as a reading tool for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and learning differences, Speechify has become the world’s leading text to speech platform, helping millions read and retain information more effectively.

The addition of Juanpa Zurita’s voice reflects Speechify’s belief that learning should be lively, not mechanical. His expressive voice captures humor, sincerity, and energy—making every listening session feel personal and engaging. Whether users are studying in Spanish, multitasking at work, or listening to the news, Juanpa’s voice turns information into an experience.

Speechify’s Expanding Celebrity AI Voice Collection

Juanpa Zurita joins Speechify’s growing roster of celebrity voices, which includes global icons such as Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, King Bach, and John Rhys-Davies. Each partnership underscores Speechify’s commitment to creating tools that make reading both inclusive and entertaining.

By blending technology with talent, Speechify continues to lead in the field of AI voice personalization, giving users more ways than ever to connect emotionally with the content they read and listen to.

How to Access the Juanpa Zurita Voice on Speechify

The Juanpa Zurita voice is built on Speechify’s proprietary AI voice cloning technology, which captures the subtle inflections, rhythm, and accent that make his voice so distinctive. To use Juanpa’s voice to read aloud:

• Open the Speechify app on Web, iOS, Android, or Mac, or use the Chrome Extension.
• Upload or paste your text—from PDFs and essays to articles and notes.
• Tap the voice icon and select Juanpa Zurita (Spanish – Latin America) from the voice library.
• Press Play and enjoy your content read aloud by Juanpa Zurita’s lifelike AI voice.

Connecting with a New Generation of Listeners

Juanpa’s partnership with Speechify is especially meaningful for younger audiences who see him as a voice of creativity, humor, and global connection. Students can listen to study materials in a voice they already know and trust, while professionals can bring more energy to their workday by hearing reports or emails read in his familiar tone. This collaboration represents Speechify’s ongoing dedication to bridging accessibility and entertainment, showing that technology can empower, educate, and inspire—all while keeping the human touch that makes every voice unique.

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