eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech

eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech speaking in over 100+ languages, lite weight & simple

RedZoc Solutions Private Limited · com.redzoc.ramees.tts.espeak

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.6.4 13.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v1.6, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.6.4 (24)
Updated: Jun 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 13.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Libraries & Demo (app)
Permissions: 9
Website: redzoc.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech is an app by RedZoc Solutions Private Limited in the Libraries & Demo category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 1.6, it adds 4 new permissions: “Advertising ID”, “In-app purchases”, “Run at startup” and “Run foreground services”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.6.4

* Supporting new languages. * Bug fixes. * Android 13 support. * Please restart the talkback or your device if required to fully activate the eSpeak NG TTS.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

eSpeak NG text-to-speech is a compact open source software speech synthesizer that supports a large number of languages. eSpeak NG text-to-speech uses a "formant synthesis" method. This allows many languages to be provided in a small size. The speech is clear and can be used at high speeds. This is a port of eSpeak NG to Android for 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and later (including Android 13), supporting all 107 languages and accents of eSpeak NG text-to-speech Engine. This port of eSpeak NG is built on the eyes-free version. It fixes multiple issues found in the eyes-free version: Fixes crashes on Android 4.3 and later versions, Lot of customization options implemented like eSpeak desktop application, and Various memory leaks and crashes are fixed. The eSpeak TTS source code is licensed under GPLv3+ by Jonathan Duddington. The Android port is derived from the eyes-free port by Google under the Apache 2.0 license. Additional modifications have been made by RedZoc Solutions Pvt. Ltd, also under the Apache 2.0 license. eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech - Developed by RedZoc Solutions Private Limited

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.1. Since v2.6.4 it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.6.4 LATEST Jun 6, 2024 13.3 MB TRUSTED v1.6 Jun 23, 2026 6.3 MB TRUSTED v1.1 Nov 5, 2016 4.5 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “RedZoc Solutions Private Limited” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v1.6, which matches Google Play v1.6

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 6, 2024
Signed byCN=eSpeak TTS, OU=RedZoc Solutions Inc, O=RedZoc Solutions Private Limited, L=Kochi, ST=Kerala, C=91
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D8:D6:0B:34:B6:AF:C4:DB:EF:A4:68:A5:1C:18:45:50:43:7B:77:8F
File MD586d83adb6c0265e616d3a2642d3768af
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the eSpeak NG Text-to-Speech APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 1.6, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 86d83adb6c0265e616d3a2642d3768af.