Speech Central vs Burnlist

Speech Central has been built for focused, serious reading since 2014. It works across PDFs, web articles, books, and documents. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it combines powerful controls, deep customization, and seamless integration across Apple devices. No subscription. A one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited use. Free access is available for blind users with VoiceOver and for schools deploying the app through Apple School Manager. READING WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Optimized PDF & Web Reading • Accurate reading order and navigation • Optional cleanup to reduce distractions such as headers, footnotes, citations, and links • RSS support and easy sharing from Safari and other apps Broad Document Support • PDF (including scanned PDFs with two-column layout) • EPUB • Word (.docx) • PowerPoint (.pptx) • OpenOffice formats • HTML, TXT, RTF, Markdown, and more VOICES: OFFLINE AND CLOUD AI • Use high-quality Apple system voices offline • Supports compatible system-wide voices from third-party apps, including offline neural voices from Piper - Neural TTS and ToBe SAID (Pocket TTS) apps • Connect cloud AI voices (OpenAI-compatible APIs, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, xAI) using your own API keys • Proprietary enhancement layer improves realism and streaming playback • Optional AI summarization tools help you review content more efficiently BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Sync reading position and playlists across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • CarPlay support for listening and control in your vehicle • Independent Apple Watch app — listen without your iPhone nearby • Optional Health integration to track mindful listening time ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Dedicated profiles for ADHD, dyslexia, and low vision • Interface and reading behavior adapt for reduced distraction and improved comprehension • Fully accessible with VoiceOver STUDY & KNOWLEDGE TOOLS • Annotate while reading • Export annotated text to .docx • Export text to audio files for offline listening PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No ads • No tracking • No usage analytics WHO USES SPEECH CENTRAL • Students and researchers • Professionals converting reading into listening time • Users who rely on assistive reading tools • Anyone who prefers distraction-reduced, hands-free reading Notes: - Free version limited by the number of daily articles; unlimited access available with Pro upgrade. - Some features require the latest OS version. - License is valid only on iOS/watchOS; separate licenses required for other platforms. - DRM-protected books (e.g. Kindle) are incompatible. - AI features may occasionally perform unexpectedly.

Burnlist is the to-do app that makes finishing things feel good. Scribble tasks with Apple pencil. Organize tasks into boards, drag them with a fingertip. Syncs to iPhone and Mac to edit and view tasks from anywhere (though without the pencil features) WORK THE WAY YOU THINK • Boards with columns — view side-by-side (kanban style) or as tabs • Separate workspaces for work, home, groceries, anything • Start from templates: Project Board, Weekly Planner, Groceries • Drag and drop that actually feels good — instant, no long-press BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL • Scribble a task in your own handwriting — it becomes searchable text • Scribble directly on any task card, or add a sketch. • Handwriting search finds what you scribbled, even weeks later STAY ON TOP OF IT • Today view gathers everything due or overdue across all boards • Due dates, reminders, and repeating tasks • Complete or snooze straight from the notification • Checklists inside tasks, with progress at a glance SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Done tasks auto-archive after 3 days — boards stay clean • A burndown chart of your completions, day by day • A satisfying flame every time you finish something YOURS, EVERYWHERE • Free forever on this device — no account required • Burnlist Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, plus unlimited workspaces • Add tasks from the share sheet, Siri, and Shortcuts • Full backup export and import — your data is never locked in • Light and dark mode, with task colors that adapt