echoRune - Tap to Speak

echoRune is a free, accessible communication app that delivers instant text-to-speech in 28 languages. Designed for everyone — families, classrooms, and individuals of all abilities. TAP TO SPEAK Tap any word and hear it spoken aloud instantly. No delay, no loading. 512 carefully chosen words organized in a simple 3-tier grid: 8 categories, 8 subcategories, 8 words each. Consistent layout means the words are always where you expect them. CORE AAC VOCABULARY Words chosen based on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) research: • Pronouns: I, you, he, she, we, they • Daily needs: bathroom, hungry, thirsty, hurt, sick, tired • Feelings: happy, sad, angry, scared, calm, and 60+ more • Actions: walk, run, eat, drink, play, help, stop, go • Requests, questions, descriptions, locations, and more 28 LANGUAGES Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Each language uses your device's native text-to-speech engine with feminine and masculine voice options. COMPLETELY PRIVATE • No account, no sign-up, no login • No data collection of any kind • No ads, no tracking, no analytics • No in-app purchases • No social features or external links • All settings saved locally on your device • COPPA and GDPR compliant ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • WCAG 2.1 AA compliant color contrast • Screen reader compatible with semantic labels • Right-to-left (RTL) layout for Arabic, Hebrew, and Urdu • Adjustable font size, icon scale, brightness, and speech rate • Motor planning safe — buttons never rearrange FREESTYLE MODE Type anything and hear it spoken in your selected language. Full keyboard input with instant playback. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Dark mystical theme with hexagonal buttons, animated glow effects, floating particles, and smooth transitions. Designed to be calming and engaging. 100% FREE No hidden costs. No premium tier. No ads. No data monetization. echoRune is and always will be completely free. Made with love in the United States of America.