Xarra!

As Xarra reads, the current line is highlighted on screen. You can also enable word-level highlighting, using either a background or underline, depending on what you find clearer.

Xarra tries to detect headings and sections, turning them into chapters you can jump between. This makes longer articles or documents easier to explore.

Progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and continue later without losing your place. Xarra also works with system audio controls from the Lock Screen and Control Center.

Xarra uses a modern, adaptive interface that works naturally across iPhone and iPad. It supports Split View, Slide Over, Stage Manager, and the new windowing system, embracing Apple’s latest design language, including Liquid Glass. Your library and listening progress are kept in sync with iCloud, so you can start on iPhone and pick up on iPad — or the other way around. More platforms are on the way.

Xarra integrates naturally with the rest of your Apple devices. Use the Share extension to send content into Xarra from Safari, Notes, or any other app — a couple of taps and you’re listening. You can also add content directly from the Files app, paste from the clipboard, or type and paste text. Once imported, Xarra shows up in Now Playing with full media controls on the Lock Screen and in Control Center, so playback is always within reach.

Xarra uses Apple Intelligence to do more than you might expect. Content is automatically summarised, tagged, and categorised, so your library stays organised without any effort. But we’re always looking for new and creative ways to make listening smarter. One example: when a technical article includes a block of code, Xarra can transform it into a natural, audio-friendly explanation — so even the most technical content stays accessible and engaging when you’re listening, not reading.

Xarra works thoughtfully with VoiceOver, Switch Control, Full Keyboard Access, and Voice Control. Navigation, playback, and content reading are designed to work with different interaction methods, without assuming how the app will be used.

Xarra respects system settings like Dynamic Type (including larger accessibility sizes), Reduce Motion, Dark and Light Mode, Increase Contrast, Bold Text, and Differentiate Without Color. The interface adapts to your preferences rather than asking you to adapt to it.

Xarra aims to offer the best experience possible for everyone. As a result, it naturally complies with Apple’s Accessibility Nutrition Labels, but it doesn’t stop there. Accessibility is considered throughout the whole experience: how content is imported, how it’s presented, and how it’s listened to. For example, when articles include images with alt text or captions, that information is preserved and included in the audio experience.

Add content by typing or pasting text, sharing a web page from Safari or Notes, entering a URL, or importing documents like PDFs from the Files app. Xarra focuses on the readable content and prepares it for listening.

Xarra supports multiple system voices and automatically detects the language of the content. Whether you’re switching between languages or just have a preferred voice, playback adapts without extra setup.

Adjust the reading speed to match your pace. You can also ask Xarra to respect your system’s assistive voice and speech rate settings, so it feels consistent with the rest of your device.