# Speeches App — user reviews

> 34 indexed App Store user reviews of Speeches App by The Mental Faculty, rated 4.40/5 from 26 ratings.

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- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speeches-app/id571201601.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 18 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1

## Newest reviews (11 of 34)

### 3/5 — Useful but a bit overpriced

*2022-02-27*

Agree with Annie - really needs formatting features like bold and underline at least, colour could be useful. It would be a big improvement if the user could jump to edit from the timed run-through speech section (e.g. long press to jump to edit that line). Instead, you have to back out to the edit area, and then find the line you need to edit, enter that screen, make the edit, and then return to where you were. Granted you can do this from the edit part but sometimes you want to tweak as you’re running through it during practice. Also the edit buttons forward/back/add line are a bit close together. Could be really good with all these improvements (and worth the price).

### 3/5 — Ok but room for improvement

*2019-09-21*

Quite useful app. Would be great if it allowed text to be formatted to allow underlines and bolding.

### 2/5 — Costs a lot, barely works

*2019-04-09*

If you want to spend $5 to get really frustrated by an app during the already stressful process of delivering a speech, look no further. This app will make you shout at your phone. What could be more fun?

### 2/5 — Limited functionality

*2019-03-28*

Biggest gripe is not being able to swipe up to down to move from card to card. Awkward to swipe to right with one’s left thumb. Overpriced app.

### 3/5 — Dropbox Import Problem

*2017-05-25*

Over the past 4 years, I have relied on this great app on a daily basis.  I recently purchased a new iPad and was excited about the prospect of importing my old speeches via DropBox.  Alas, the app crashes repeatedly and consistently during the import process.

**Developer response:** I'm afraid we don't support Dropbox sync. What format were your notes in? Just text with three hyphens to separate cards? If you get in contact, we can try to help, and get the notes imported (support@mentalfaculty.com).

### 3/5 — Mr

*2015-11-28*

Just downloaded this app which seemed ok until I recognised that what you add a new speech on your iPad it doesn’t appear on your iPhone!!  Surely these IOS devises sync so you get the same files on each devise?  If they don’t I wish I hadn’t bought it :(

**Developer response:** We have now released Speeches 2.0, and would like to invite you to try the app again. It is free upgrade, and addresses your main concern of not being able to sync across your devices.

### 2/5 — Basic

*2015-11-11*

Easy to use but very limited in function and adaptability. I can't read my notes beyond 1 page or increase font size. 
I'm off to find better.

**Developer response:** The presentation mode is deliberately designed to not be scrollable, because there is nothing worse in a presentation than fumbling to scroll a page. We have just released version 2.0, and that does scale down text to fit. Hopefully this addresses your issues.

### 2/5 — Speeches

*2015-08-20*

I purchased this application which certainly looks good.  The documentation for using this application is absolutley basic, it needs to be more self explanatory, it is difficult to setup to use with the current very basic documentation.  Improve the documentation and it would be good

**Developer response:** When you first install Speeches, it gives some introductory sample speeches, as well as tips on usage. The app itself is quite straightforward, and should be mostly self explanatory. Please contact us if you have problems (support@mentalfaculty.com)

### 3/5 — Ok but basic

*2015-05-08*

This app is ok - it basically does what it says it's going to do, but it's a bit basic. You can only have one font for the whole speech, and the timer is in a small font and can't be changed. I really need to be able to glance at it without obviously reading from it, and this app doesn't let me do that

**Developer response:** We have now released version 2.0 of Speeches, and would like you to invite you to try the app again (upgrade is free). The look and layout of the app is updated, which may address some of your concerns. It also now syncs across devices, and has a number of other improvements.

### 2/5 — Not that good for speaking

*2014-01-22*

I bought this app to use as notecards for my speech in English class and was very saddened and surprised when I saw it did not support landscape mode or importing from text.

**Developer response:** We have just released version 2.0 of Speeches, and it does now support landscape, and imports from txt and rtf files. We would like to invite you to give the app another try, and please let us know if there are other issues (support@mentalfaculty.com)

### 2/5 — Great idea but needs works

*2014-01-02*

Looks great and well thought through in principle. But 
1) way overpriced for what it delivers
2) can split a card (in some but mother iOS versions) but can't combine cards
3) can't reformat a speech or change timing after creating it
4) and other stuff lie this which is kind-of obvious.

**Developer response:** We would like to invite you to try the new 2.0 version of Speeches. Speeches has always had the option to change font and speech duration; you tap Edit, and then tap your speech to get to the settings. If there are other issues, please get in contact with support@mentalfaculty.com

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Awful would not recommend

*2023-08-17*

Really bad app and not user friendly at all.

### 1/5 — Is this a scam?

*2020-09-10*

Terrible. Did not manage to do the simplest thing: import text from Word or email. Is this a scam?

### 1/5 — Klasse

*2018-06-06*

tut was sie soll! Einfach zu handhaben! Ist klasse für Reden und Vorträge. Schön wäre es noch für die Zukunft, wenn dir App Fettgedrucktes und Farbiges übernehmen würde. Ansonsten ein prima Tool!

### 1/5 — I was mugged!

*2017-05-28*

This cost a fiver and to be completely honest doesn't do what it says it does. 

Can't access Dropbox files, just greys out all the files, and there's absolutely no support function or FAQs. 

Steer clear!

**Developer response:** You should be able to import any text file with the extension .txt or .rtf. If that is not working, please get in contact so we can track down the issue (support@mentalfaculty.com)

### 1/5 — Buyer beware!

*2017-02-27*

I purchased it with high hopes. What I've discovered here is an app extremely poorly written. The concept is good however. Don't plan on editing your work as it thwarts you at every turn it would seem. If there is a link here to contact the creator, I couldn't find it. It is bare bones to the max!!

**Developer response:** We have acquired this product, and would like to hear about the problems you are having, as we prepare the next major release. Please let us know at support@mentalfaculty.com

### 1/5 — Poor effort

*2015-04-08*

At first glance looks good. But using it a nightmare. 

Issues:
- Does not work in landscape
- Cannot edit time or font after you create your framework (the number one reason to not buy this)
- Cannot import text

Avoid. Poor show from the developer.

**Developer response:** The new Speeches 2.0 now supports landscape, and you have always been able to edit your speech duration and font, so if you are experiencing issues with that, please get in contact (support@mentalfaculty.com). Text import is also possible, and much easier in version 2.0, including import from rtf files.

### 1/5 — Finger weg!

*2014-11-14*

Es kann ja wohl nicht sein, dass das App nur txt lesen kann, und dann auch noch alle Umlaute falsch Liest! 
Voller Nerv Faktor! So nicht!

**Developer response:** Unfortunately text formats are much more challenging than they seem. I am surprised to hear that the accents were not being imported properly. We have recently introduced version 2.0, which also supports importing from rich-text files. If you are still having issues, we would love to hear about it, so that we can make the appropriate fixes. Please email us at support@mentalfaculty.com with problematic import text.

### 1/5 — Absolutely useless

*2014-06-25*

This is the most frustrating app I have come across, it doesn't do anything. I can't import into it and can't even start a new document...it just doesn't work and there is no chance of getting my money back. I have to give it one star but that's it.

**Developer response:** We have now released version 2.0 of Speeches, and would like to invite you to try the app again. It is a free upgrade, and we have made extensive changes internally to improve data handling and add sync. Import of text and rich-text files is now much simpler, which was a concern in your original review.

### 1/5 — Thanks for nothing...

*2014-06-12*

Lost all my notes after 5 hours of work... Beware of buggy app

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2013-06-23*

I thought you could easily write and practice recording your speech. 
This is really just a basic text writer. 
Your own pad and paper is more useful.

**Developer response:** Arguably you could replace many apps with paper and pen, but apps like Speeches do provide some advantages: it is easier to navigate the notes than with pieces of paper; it is easier to read them; you can make corrections more easily; and there is an onscreen progress bar to guide you in how fast you are going.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Excellent but to improve

*2022-12-11*

I use for sermons and when I want to remember what to say in a meeting- improvements could be- screen lock, background colours, change font size on individual words- highlighting- must be said very useful

### 5/5 — 2.0 a great improvement!!!

*2017-04-24*

The only feature I really wanted that isn't there now was a sync with Dropbox.  (The developer uses iCloud sync but that keeps me from being able to work on Windows)

Probably 4.5 stars but I'll round up.  

Below were my original concerns

* Doesn't support landscape

* Needs a feature to choose the largest font so your card will fit on screen

* painful to edit on device

* would be nice if it had Dropbox support with syncing. (Instead of just import)

* timer works well for pacing

**Developer response:** In version 2.0 of Speeches, we have added most of these features: landscape is now supported; text scales down to fit the card; you can much more easily import from Dropbox and other apps; and sync between devices is provided via iCloud. Please give the app another try. It is a free upgrade.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2013-10-24*

Finally a good public speaking app. Used it tonight on a speech for med school. Worked superbly well. The time tracker is such a great feature too. Got an "A,"so I Highly recommend this!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2013-07-22*

Just what you need for a speech! Thanks! Simple, slick.

### 5/5 — Finally a decent cue card app

*2013-02-09*

The category of cue card apps is full of lousy half baked efforts. Finally someone has taken the time to do it right.
 
This app is elegant and simple, and very well thought out for its purpose. You can tell they designed it to perform well under pressure, where you haven't got much time to think.

You can enter speaker's notes in the app. I find the iPhone keyboard a bit tricky for entering lots of text, so I think I will usually opt for importing a text file from an email. (Running the app on the iPad is probably better for this, but I haven't tried it yet.)

The presentation mode seems solid too. You just swipe left and right. There is a green bar showing how far through the slides you are, and a red stripe that moves with time. You just try to keep them close together to stay on time. Simple, but appropriate.

I think this is a great start. Would love to have import from keynote, but I can live with text for now.

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2012-10-28*

Like it.

### 4/5 — Praktischer Helfer für Reden

*2014-05-01*

Tut, was es soll. Einfache Handhabung ohne überflüssigen Schnickschnack. Zwei Vorschläge: 
1) zusätzlich zum Blätter über die Wischgeste, das Blättern über +/- Tasten erlauben ... sehr praktisch bei reiner Einhandbedienung am iPhone. 
2) Synchronisation (zB via iCloud) zwischen iPhone und iPad wäre gut.

### 4/5 — Good for delivering speeches & lectures

*2014-04-22*

Found this app easy & clear when delivering a 30 min talk, I usually find it impossible to tell the time when I'm presenting so love the green & red bar idea it worked well to keep me on track. No character limit and text can be easily pasted in.
Ability to highlight/bolden text would make this a 5* app for me.

### 4/5 — Decent, needs better clock

*2014-01-23*

The program is very strong, best I've seen. But it would be nice to have the option to have a regular countdown clock In the corner. Right now there is no way to know how many seconds are left so that you can end RIGHT on time!

### 4/5 — Could be improved

*2013-05-28*

Used this for a presentation I was doing, was a great help. Some of the settings editing could be improved, and the note itself could be bigger. Is still better than most of the other speaker's notes apps out there.

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