Dolphin EasyReader (iOS)
EasyReader is an accessible reading app for iOS. It supports a variety of formats and has features that meet a wide variety of student needs. These features include text highlighting, text-to-speech, and support for the VoiceOver screen reader.
EasyReader is a free app available on the Apple App Store. Note: EasyReader requires the creation of a Dolphin account or sign-in with a Google account to use the app.
Sensory Access Features
Visual Interaction
- Adjust font type, size, colour, and spacing
- Adjust page margins and line spacing
- Adjust text, highlight, and background colour
- Words and sentences are highlighted as text is read
Auditory Interaction
- Have text read aloud in a variety of built-in voices
- Download additional text-to-speech voices
- Announce alt text descriptions of images while reading
- Adjust word pronunciation (correct mispronunciations)
- Compatible with the VoiceOver screen reader
Tactile Interaction
- Read text in braille when used with VoiceOver and a refreshable braille display
Learning Features
Reference Tools
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Define or search the web for a selected word or phrase
Highlighting and Note-Taking
- Word and sentence highlighting as text is read
- Add bookmarks to mark paragraphs within text
- Audio chime when bookmark/note is passed while text is read
- Add text and audio (voice recording) notes to bookmarks
Organization
- Sort books by title, author, or most recent