Dani Devesa Derksen-StaatsXarra is my newest app! And you can hit the Get button now! The app will become available on the 26th of March. What is Xarra, I heard you ask? More about it in the thread 🧵
Xarra lets you turn text into audio. For moments when reading alone isn't ideal, listening alone isn't enough, or when combining both helps you stay focused and engaged with the content.
Lines, and if you want, words, are highlighted in sync with the audio.
You can enter plain text, use one of your PDF documents, or import content from a URL!
But the simplest way to get content into Xarra is to use the Share extension from Safari, Notes, or your favourite app.
Jump easily to the content you're looking for using a list of extracted chapters and sections.
Go as fast or as slow as you want. Skip forwards or backwards to get something repeated. Scrub along to quickly jump to the interesting bits.
On-device voices in many languages! Download Premium voices in iOS for a more natural listening experience. Language is automatically detected for you, no hassle!
Your library of Audio Documents goes with you. It syncs with iCloud across devices, and it remembers where you left off, so you can get straight to it.
Accessibility, front and center! Supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Voice Control... both portrait and landscape orientations... light and dark mode... Increase Contrast, Reduce Transparency... you name it!
Powered by Apple Intelligence! I'm particularly proud of this feature, which uses Foundation Models to explain what a piece of code does in an audio-friendly format.
Feels at home on iPhone and iPad, with an adaptive design and making the most of Liquid Glass. Built to be helpful and respectful. Works offline. No ads, no trackers, no accounts required. Lightweight, and focused on helping you engage with text in the way that works best for you.
