MyVoice
MyVoice - Speech Assistant is a downloadable application available on the App Store. Designed for devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod tou...
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What is MyVoice?
MyVoice - Speech Assistant is a text-to-speech tool designed for helping people who are unable to speak or are losing their ability to speak. It serves users with conditions impacting speaking ability like aphasia or ALS, providing a simple yet powerful communication aid.
The app supports multilingual functionality with all languages and voices included with the system, allowing users to select any available voice through an accessible voice picker. It features High-Quality Voices including Advanced and Premium quality voices that are downloadable for free, offering exceptional clarity, nuance, and expressiveness. A standout feature is Personal Voice, which generates a voice that sounds exactly like the user, customizable with rate and pitch sliders.
MyVoice includes practical features like Quick-Phrases for saving commonly used phrases for fast access, Phone Calls Support so spoken phrases can be heard during calls, and extensive Customization Options for adjusting speech rate and pitch. The app prioritizes privacy and safety, not processing any entered data - only the user can see what's inside the app.
The interface is sleek and intuitive, making navigation easy: simply enter text and tap Speak. It's designed with Accessibility First principles, featuring scalable font size and advanced VoiceOver options. The app is free and works on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac with M1 chip, and Apple Vision.
MyVoice pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free - The app is completely free to download and use. Advanced and Premium quality voices are downloadable free of charge. There are no paid plans or subscription tiers mentioned. The app includes all core features at no cost.
MyVoice pros
- Free to download and use
- Supports all system languages and voices
- Advanced and Premium quality voices downloadable for free
- Personal Voice feature creates voice sounding exactly like you
- Works during phone calls - spoken phrases heard by caller
- Quick-Phrases saves commonly used phrases for fast access
- Simple intuitive interface - just type and tap Speak
- Scalable font size for visual accessibility
- Advanced VoiceOver support
- Speech rate and pitch customization with sliders
- No data collection - complete privacy
- Only user can see their data in the app
- Small app size (7-8.3 MB)
- Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac M1, and Apple Vision
- Accessible voice picker for easy voice selection
MyVoice cons
- Personal Voice requires iOS 17+ on compatible devices
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later (older devices unsupported)
- No shortcut support yet (planned for future)
- Developer has not indicated accessibility features supported
- Only available in English and Polish languages
- No app intents support currently
- Limited to text-based AAC (no picture symbols)
- Small feature set compared to premium AAC apps
Frequently asked questions about MyVoice
What is MyVoice - Speech Assistant?
MyVoice - Speech Assistant is a text-to-speech tool for helping people who are unable to speak or are losing their ability to speak. It's a simple, yet powerful app for users with conditions that are impacting speaking ability like aphasia or ALS.
Is MyVoice free to use?
Yes, MyVoice is completely free. The app is free to download and use, and even the Advanced and Premium quality voices are downloadable free of charge. There are no paid plans or subscriptions.
What languages does MyVoice support?
MyVoice supports all languages and voices included with the system. The app itself is available in English and Polish, but you can select any available system voice that suits you in the accessible voice picker.
What is Personal Voice feature?
Personal Voice lets you use an AI-generated voice that sounds exactly like you in the MyVoice app. You can customize it with rate and pitch sliders so it sounds exactly how you wish. Personal Voice is available only for devices with iOS 17 and up on compatible devices.
Can I use MyVoice during phone calls?
Yes, MyVoice supports phone calls. Spoken phrases can be heard by the person on the other end of the call, making it useful for telephone communication.
How do Quick-Phrases work?
Quick-Phrases let you save commonly used phrases so you can access them fast without typing the phrase again and again. You can now edit Quick Phrases by swiping left and selecting the Edit option, and the phrase will automatically appear in the main text field.
Does MyVoice collect my data?
No, MyVoice does not collect any data. Privacy and safety of users' data is a key point in the app's development. MyVoice does not process any entered data. Only you can see what's inside your MyVoice app.
What devices are compatible with MyVoice?
MyVoice requires iOS 15.0 or later for iPhone, iPadOS 15.0 or later for iPad, iOS 15.0 or later for iPod touch, macOS 12.0 or later with M1 chip or later for Mac, and visionOS 1.0 or later for Apple Vision.
Can I customize the speech rate and pitch?
Yes, MyVoice offers extensive customization options. You can adjust the rate and pitch of the speech to match your desired tempo and tone using well-known sliders. The speech rate and pitch sliders support their full range of values.
Is MyVoice accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, MyVoice is designed with Accessibility First principles. It features scalable font size, advanced VoiceOver options, and an accessible voice picker. The simple interface makes it easy to use - simply enter text and tap Speak.