SyllableReader is a browser extension — if your device runs Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, it runs SyllableReader. Here's the full compatibility list, plus our budget-friendly device recommendations.
All SyllableReader features work on any desktop or laptop computer running any of the supported browsers.
| Operating system | Chrome | Edge | Brave | Firefox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features |
| Windows 7 / 8 | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features |
| macOS 10.11+ | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features |
| Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features | ✓ All features |
| Chrome OS (Chromebooks) | ✓ All features | — | — | — |
Mobile support depends on whether the device can run browser extensions. Here's what works today.
| Device type | Support | How to get it running |
|---|---|---|
| Android tablets & phones | ✓ Supported | Install Kiwi Browser (free, Google Play). All features work except Tutoring Mode. |
| Windows tablets (Surface, HP, Dell) | ✓ Full support | Install Chrome, then add SyllableReader — every feature works. |
| Chromebooks with touchscreen | ✓ Full support | Native Chrome extension support, no extra setup. |
| iPad & iPhone | 🔜 Coming soon | Not yet supported. Join the waiting list. |
| Amazon Fire tablets | ✗ Not supported | Fire OS doesn't run standard Chrome extensions. Consider a Chromebook or Android tablet instead. |
These are devices we recommend for readers who want SyllableReader to work without any fuss. All four run Chrome natively and support every SyllableReader feature.
Native Chrome extension support means zero setup. Lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for reading on the sofa. Good choices include the Acer Chromebook Spin and Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook.
Browse Chromebooks on Amazon →Large 10.5" screen makes reading comfortable. Pair it with the free Kiwi Browser (from Google Play) to run SyllableReader and all Chrome extensions.
See Galaxy Tab A8 on Amazon →Detachable keyboard, touch screen, and optional stylus input. Particularly good for readers who find typing difficult or prefer writing by hand.
See Lenovo Duet on Amazon →The precision stylus makes it ideal for readers who like to annotate or underline as they go. Runs full Windows with Chrome — all SyllableReader features supported.
See Surface Go 3 on Amazon →A Safari version of SyllableReader is on our roadmap. If you'd like to be first to know when it launches, email hello@syllablereader.com with "iOS waiting list" in the subject. We'll email you the moment it's available — no newsletter, no spam, one email when it's ready.