A read-aloud app with a larger home screen and reader when open, its developer says
Does Earlo - Text To Speech work on iPhone Duo?
Yes, according to a Reddit comment from the developer: normal layout closed, a larger home screen and reader open. The App Store text doesn't mention the Duo.
- Developer claimedA comment by u/ugly_engineer, who identifies as Earlo's developer, in the r/iPhoneDuo app showcase thread on Reddit, which describes closed, open and propped-up use. The App Store's cross-device picture names iPhone Duo, but the description and the release notes for the current version, 1.0.1 (released October 1, 2026), don't mention it.
Adapted for the fold
- Open · Inner display
A larger home and reader
Open, the home screen is larger and reading works in a window or full screen.
About Earlo - Text To Speech
Earlo is an offline app that reads books and documents aloud. Its developer, posting in the r/iPhoneDuo showcase thread, says it keeps the normal phone layout when closed, and opens to a larger home screen, with reading in a window or full screen. The App Store’s cross-device picture also names the iPhone Duo.
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Sources: Earlo - Text To Speech on the App Store (apps.apple.com) · Earlo - Text To Speech in Apple's app lookup (itunes.apple.com) · Earlo's developer in the r/iPhoneDuo app showcase thread (Reddit) (reddit.com)
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