# ListenerGS — Speech to text for Apple IIGS

> Speech-to-text peripheral for network-enabled Apple IIGS computers. (iPhone/iPad app by Halcyon Touch Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenergs/id1613273510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Halcyon Touch Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/327064662)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenergs/id1613273510/reviews.md

## What is ListenerGS?

ListenerGS allows you to use your modern device as a speech recognition peripheral for a network capable Apple IIGS.

Your GS needs to be running System 6.0.x and have the Marinetti TCP/IP stack installed and you must have some kind of network interface on your machine.  The Uthernet II card is highly recommended.  Also, you must have the corresponding Listener new desk accessory installed on your GS.  Because this is a new desk accessory, ListenerGS should work with any desktop application on your GS that accepts text.  It works best with text editors like Hermes and Teach.

With it setup, you can open a network connection from your modern device to your GS.  When you tap the "Listen and Send Text" button, you will find that the words you say should be typed out onto your GS.

## Key features

- Speech recognition for Apple IIGS
- Network connectivity
- Text input for GS applications
- Works with text editors
- Modern device integration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenergs/id1613273510/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant.

*2022-04-10*

What a great idea.  Thanks so much for keeping the IIGS alive!

## Frequently asked questions about ListenerGS

### What Apple IIGS requirements are needed for ListenerGS?

Your Apple IIGS must be running System 6.0.x and have the Marinetti TCP/IP stack installed. A network interface, such as the Uthernet II card, is also necessary, along with the corresponding Listener desk accessory.

### What applications on the Apple IIGS does ListenerGS work with?

ListenerGS works with any desktop application on your GS that accepts text input. It is particularly effective with text editors like Hermes and Teach.

### How does ListenerGS send text to the Apple IIGS?

You establish a network connection from your modern device to your GS. Tapping the 'Listen and Send Text' button on your device then transmits your spoken words to be typed into the GS.

### Is ListenerGS compatible with other Apple computers?

ListenerGS is designed to work with the Apple IIGS. While it can be used on Mac, iPhone, and iPad for the speech recognition input, the target system for text output is the Apple IIGS.

### When was ListenerGS last updated?

The latest version of ListenerGS is 1.0.3, which was last updated on February 14, 2026. The app was initially released on April 8, 2022.

### Does ListenerGS have ads?

No, ListenerGS does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for ListenerGS?

ListenerGS has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for users aged four and older.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-14

There were reported crashes with the macOS version of this app.  So, there are minor changes to the code to address those crashes.  There are no intended changes to the non-macOS version of the app in this version.

### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-23

No substantial change in this build.  Just rebuilt the app with the latest Xcode.

### 1.0.1 — 2023-09-26

Fix a problem where recognized speech was being deleted sometimes when the app stopped listening.

### 1.0 — 2022-04-10

No release notes.

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All apps by Halcyon Touch Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/327064662

## Related topics

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