# Listen - Text to Audio — Read to me

> Converts text into natural-sounding speech for on-the-go listening. (iPhone/iPad app by Elie F. Gebran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-text-to-audio/id1584958352 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 504 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 17 more
- Released: 2021-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-text-to-audio/id1584958352/reviews.md

## What is Listen?

Revolutionize your productivity with our app that transforms any text into speech, perfect for optimizing your time and multitasking seamlessly. Listen to articles, documents, and emails while commuting, exercising, or working, and customize your experience by adjusting the reading speed. You can scan physical text with your device camera, import PDF files, type or paste text for instant conversion, and choose from 26 languages and 52 voices. Seamlessly resume listening from where you left off across different sessions, ensuring uninterrupted access to your favorite content in audio format anytime, anywhere, without the need to carry printed materials.

If you choose to purchase Listen Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current Listen Pro subscription price starts at $4.99 USD/month, $19.99 USD/6 months and a $29.99/12 months package is available. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.
Privacy Policy and terms & and conditions : https://arvid.app/listen

## Key features

- Text to speech conversion
- Scan physical text with camera
- Import PDF files
- Adjustable reading speed
- 26 languages and 52 voices
- Resume listening from last point

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listen Pro 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Listen Pro 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Listen Pro 12 Months | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-text-to-audio/id1584958352/reviews.md

### 1/5 — How it is bad

*2026-03-21, version 5.1.8*

It kept on saying things wrong and I don’t want to pay but after five documents I have to that is annoying because I came to this app think you do not have to pay

### 5/5 — I’m not a bot.

*2026-01-27*

A+ app. 1000 times better than speechify.

### 3/5 — I really liked this app

*2026-01-18*

It works pretty well and the subscription for it is less than a lot of the other apps but for some reason it’s only stuck on one voice and it’s not even the voice I usually pick so good app but it’s got a few bugs

### 5/5 — 功能看起来很好但无法打开本地txt

*2025-04-02*

如标题

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t work

*2025-02-11*

As soon as I downloaded the app, it said here throw all your money into this app for $30 and then as soon as I got it, it didn’t even work. Don’t buy this app or don’t even download it for free. This app is garbage.

### 5/5 — Osolive1!

*2025-01-14*

Osolove1!

### 4/5 — Ok

*2025-01-03, version 3.11.22*

Got lots of words wrong but still a good app

### 1/5 — Tricked me

*2024-11-20*

Tried to do the three day trial cancel subscription before and still charged me

### 1/5 — DONT PURCHASE!

*2024-10-14*

Not recommended voices are bad and they cat read the page I scanned a page and half of the words they got wrong

### 5/5 — get the app

*2024-10-13, version 3.9.17*

This app has helped me sooooo much with my homework, ready letters , and even ready reports so I would 100% get this app it is amazing 👍👍👍👍👍.

## Frequently asked questions about Listen

### What does the Listen - Text to Audio app do?

This app transforms any written text into spoken audio, allowing you to listen to articles, documents, and emails. It's designed to enhance productivity and enable multitasking by converting content into an audio format.

### What are the key features of this text to audio app?

Key features include scanning physical text with your device's camera, importing PDF files, typing or pasting text for conversion, adjusting reading speed, and choosing from 26 languages and 52 voices. It also allows you to seamlessly resume listening from where you left off.

### How much does the Listen Pro subscription cost?

The Listen Pro subscription starts at $4.99 USD per month, with options for $19.99 USD for 6 months and $29.99 USD for 12 months. Prices may vary in countries other than the U.S.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is available for devices that support iTunes for subscription management. Specific operating system compatibility is not detailed but implies iOS devices given the iTunes mention.

### How can I use this app to improve my productivity?

You can use the app to listen to content while commuting, exercising, or working, freeing up your eyes and hands. This allows you to consume information in audio format without needing to read it directly, optimizing your time for other tasks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.27 — 2026-08-27

+ Improved text reading

### 5.7.11 — 2026-07-11

Improved text extraction when importing documents.

### 5.6.8 — 2026-06-08

+ Improved reading in all languages

### 5.4.6 — 2026-04-06

We’ve improved scanning to make capturing text easier and more accurate.

### 5.1.8 — 2026-01-08

We’ve improved text reading quality and performance, making playback smoother and more consistent.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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