Point Load Test vs Listenly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Point Load Test
This application facilitates point load testing for geotechnical analysis by connecting to a compatible device via Bluetooth. It automates specimen measurement, calculates test results, and allows for custom equation definitions for strength determination. It also supports Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurements.
- Bluetooth connectivity to PLT device
- Automated specimen measurement
- Point load test result calculation
- Customizable strength determination equations
- Graphing of load vs. equivalent core diameter
- Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurement support
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*NOTE: This is a new version of the PLT app. The old version will remain listed in the meantime but will be removed soon. The Point Load Test Application was designed to be used in conjunction with a GCTS PLT-2W. This application allows the user to easily perform tests and record data by connecting to a PLT device via Bluetooth. The device will output load and displacement from a pair of sensors, which will be read by the app and used to calculate point load test results. The app allows two-step calibrations of these readings, and also can obtain pre-loaded calibration factors from within the PLT-2W. Using this application, specimen measurements can be made with ease. By simply placing the specimen in the apparatus as shown in the application and applying a small load, the application will automatically calculate the dimension of the specimen in that axis. This app can be used with diametral, axial, or irregular specimens. In addition, the application can be set to reuse certain dimensions, so if a core sample is used, the application can be set to use the same diameter for each specimen tested. The operator can also define a custom equation for determination of the unconfined compressive strength from the point load strength index as calculated by the test. The application will automatically graph the load versus equivalent core diameter and automatically calculate the unconfined compressive strength for the rock specimen. This app also allows the measurement of Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocities when paired with a ULT-2 or ULT-200.
Listenly
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Turn any PDF into an audiobook — instantly. Listenly reads your documents aloud with natural, human-like AI voices, so you can get through textbooks, reports, research papers, and ebooks without staring at a screen. Drop in a PDF, hit play, and listen on your commute, at the gym, while cooking, or anywhere your eyes need a break. WHY LISTENLY Reading isn't always practical — but listening is. Whether you're a student buried in coursework, a professional drowning in reports, or someone who simply absorbs information better by ear, Listenly gives your PDFs a voice. KEY FEATURES Natural AI voices — Choose from dozens of studio-quality voices that sound like a real person reading, not a robot. 80+ languages — Listen in English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, and more. Variable speed — Slow down to study, speed up to skim. Background listening — Lock your phone, switch apps, keep listening. Full lock screen controls. CarPlay & Bluetooth — Perfect for commutes and road trips. Sentence highlighting — Follow along with word-by-word karaoke-style highlighting when you want to read and listen together. Document library — All your PDFs in one place, with progress saved automatically. PERFECT FOR Students turning textbooks and lecture notes into audio study material Researchers and academics working through dense papers Professionals processing reports, contracts, and whitepapers People with dyslexia, visual fatigue, or reading difficulties Anyone who learns better by listening than reading Multitaskers who want to reclaim commute and chore time SUPPORTS EVERY PDF From scanned books with OCR to multi-column research papers, Listenly handles it. Long documents, short memos, legal briefs, medical notes — if it's a PDF, it can be an audiobook. BUILT FOR FOCUS No cluttered interface. No ads interrupting chapters. Just a clean player, a clear voice, and your document. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Point Load Test at none against Listenly's 2. Point Load Test also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). Listenly's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Listenly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Point Load Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
Point Load Test ships an update every 3 months, Listenly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Point Load Test | Listenly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GCTS Testing Systems | Kerem Cebi |
In-app purchases
Point Load Test
No in-app purchases
Listenly
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- Annual$99.991 Year









