One read/listen experience
A saved shelf and reading flow remain connected to long-form narration.
Press kit · July 2026
Gutenvox
A focused iOS reader that helps people find public-domain classics, save a shelf, and move between reading and on-device synthetic narration.
Short version
Tagline: Read a classic. Keep going by ear.
Positioning: Reading and listening continuity for public-domain books.
Verified facts
- Product
- Gutenvox
- Developer
- Phu Ho, independent developer
- Platform
- iPhone; iOS 18 or later
- Categories
- Books, Education
- Availability
- Free download on the App Store
- Trial
- Seven days of unlimited narration
- Free use
- Reading remains available; 20 narration minutes per day after the trial
- U.S. Plus pricing
- $2.99 monthly, $19.99 annually, or $49.99 lifetime; storefront prices may vary
- Voice disclosure
- On-device synthetic text-to-speech, not a human audiobook recording
- Contact
- gutenvox@gmail.com
What makes it distinct
Public-domain focus
Discovery is centered on classic books rather than a general commercial storefront.
Spoken-word highlighting
Readers can follow the page while synthetic narration speaks.
Transparent tradeoff
Gutenvox does not present synthetic speech as a human performance.
Boilerplate
Gutenvox is an iOS reading and listening app for public-domain classics. It lets readers find books, save a focused shelf, read, and continue with on-device synthetic narration and spoken-word highlighting. Gutenvox is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Project Gutenberg or LibriVox.
App Store screenshots
These are the current published marketing screenshots. Select an image to open the high-resolution 1242 × 2688 asset served by Apple's App Store CDN.
Editorial notes
- Please describe the voice as synthetic narration or text-to-speech, not a human audiobook recording.
- App Store prices and availability can vary by country or region.
- Project Gutenberg and LibriVox are independent organizations; Gutenvox is not affiliated with or endorsed by either.
- For additional screenshots, technical questions, or an interview, email gutenvox@gmail.com.