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Listening: Text to Speech

Listening: Text to Speech

Read aloud Papers, Web & PDFs

1.5K ratings
242 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
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Released
September 23, 2022
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Developer

The Listening App Inc.
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This app converts written content like articles, papers, and PDFs into natural-sounding audio. It allows for customizable playback speeds and one-tap note-taking, making it ideal for learning on the go.

✓Convert articles, papers, and PDFs to audio
✓Natural-sounding voices
✓One-click note-taking
✓Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 4x)
✓Supports multiple file formats
✓Multitasking while listening
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What users say about Listening

Reviews of Listening are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 4.5/5 from 1.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, clear and natural-sounding voice. Top complaints: buggy PDF conversion, jumbles paragraphs and sentences. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 👍Clear and natural-sounding voice
  • 📚Helpful for academic papers and articles
  • 🚶‍♀️Convenient for listening on-the-go
  • 🔖Skips citations and formatting
  • 🧠Game-changer for students and researchers

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy PDF conversion
  • 🔀Jumbles paragraphs and sentences
  • 🔢Struggles with technical terms and numbers
  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🔒Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 📂Lacks organizational features like folders
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What's New in Listening

6.0.5

October 28, 2026

- Bug fixes and improvements - Open cloud file pickers directly when adding content. - Offline downloads now finish on their own after you reopen the app or reconnect.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Unlimited Listening, Monthly

Unlimited Listening, Monthly

$12.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Amazing

Well worth it.
KKissmySR71

Love

Love the app has been great for papers.
JJch88%

Incredible App

Listening is truly an incredible app. It makes it so easy for me to listen to my textbooks, which is necessary since I have pretty bad ADHD and learn best from listening. It completely changed my ability to handle my masters and economics program.. I thought that I wouldn’t need it after I graduated, but I am still using it to listen to webpages, Reddit Post, emails, and all sorts of other things that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to comprehend completely.
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AAvaboops

A time saver

This app saves me from spending hours and hours from reading pdf documents , I am a slow reader , this app is worth it. I just listen and take note
SASophia Amuzie.

Log in issues

Speech is great and affordable! However it logs you out too often, which is especially a pain on desktop
Wwaterwaves14
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Frequent app crashes

Bug

Inconsistent performance across PDFs

Bug

Login and password reset issues

Bug

Unexpected charges after cancellation

Bug

Inability to delete or manage uploaded files

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Requested Features

6 requests

Multiple voice options

Feature

Ability to edit and annotate text

Feature

Improved section detection and navigation

Feature

Offline mode for downloading content

Feature

Better integration with cloud storage

Feature

More affordable pricing options

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FAQ

What content can Listening convert to audio?

Listening can convert a wide range of text content, including academic papers, business reports, articles, eBooks, PDFs, and Word documents into audio.

Does Listening have ads?

No, Listening does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted listening experience.

What are the subscription options for Listening?

Listening offers premium plans with unlimited listening, available through monthly subscriptions. Some plans include free trial periods of 3, 7, or 14 days.

How does Listening's voice quality compare to others?

Listening provides high-quality, natural-sounding voices that are designed to be engaging and easy to follow, even for complex or technical terms.

Can I adjust the listening speed in Listening?

Yes, you can customize your listening experience by adjusting the playback speed from 0.5x up to 4x, allowing you to speed through content or slow down for detailed comprehension.

What devices is Listening compatible with?

Listening is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering a versatile experience across your Apple devices.

How often is Listening updated?

The latest version of Listening is 6.0.5, and it was last updated on October 28, 2026, indicating regular development and updates.

What are some common user complaints about Listening?

Some users have reported issues with PDF conversion, jumbled paragraphs, and difficulties with technical terms. There are also mentions of the subscription being expensive and difficult to cancel.