Comparison

Web page text only reader vs Listening

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Web page text only reader

Extracts and displays the text content of web pages in a book-like format. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, backgrounds, and page-turning effects. Save and share your notes and highlights.

Highlights
  • Extracts text-only from web pages
  • Book-style reading with page curl
  • Customizable fonts, sizes, and background colors
  • Long tap for notes, highlights, and comments
  • Offline reading of downloaded content
  • Share highlighted text as PDF
  • Reading history and favorites
Features
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Read a web site page from browser in the classic book style, remember where you read? Select background, font for reading, curl the pages page by page? Just open "Action/Share" dialog in Safari, select ReaderView App and read the very text of the selected page! IMPORTANT: To read a website page content in the Reader just click "share by" on the the web browser and select "Reader app". Make sure the Reader is on the list of apps that you permit share content with. Read "text-only" version of any website page, works for majority sites, including flibusta: - Text extracted by "readability" like Safari Reader Mode - Support a Few different methods of extracting text from web site - Use long tap to make notes, highlight text, add comments - You can lock downloaded content for offline read - Read website page text in "book style" with curl flip pagination - You can change fonts, sizes, background color on the flight - Keep history of your readings, save favourites - Share the texts with your highlights as PDF - Share your notes/comments with friends The application is free; however, in-app purchases are available for unlocking the some limits and locked functionality. Please leave a feedback trough the feedback button in "more" tab. We are working on improving the ReaderView to get the correct textual data from majority of the important sites. Feel free to point us to the web sites you need us to deal with first! Note, that some sites are designed the way that prevents text extraction. Feel free to send us the URL over feedback email and we will think how to parse this specific site for you.

About

Listening

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Listening transforms articles, research papers, books, and PDFs into high-quality, natural-sounding audio. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply love learning on the go, Listening offers a seamless way to consume written content effortlessly. Key Features: Versatile Content Conversion: Turn a wide range of text—whether it’s academic papers, business reports, articles, or eBooks—into audio, making it easy to listen wherever you are. Natural Voices: Enjoy human-like voices, even for complex or technical terms, that make listening more engaging and easier to follow. One-Click Note-Taking: Capture key ideas with just one tap while listening. Perfect for keeping track of important points during your commute or workout. Efficient Multitasking: Listen while you exercise, drive, or relax, freeing up time for other activities without missing out on important reading. Custom Listening Experience: Adjust playback speeds from 0.5x to 4x to suit your needs. Speed through easier content or slow down for detailed comprehension. Multi-Format Support: Convert PDFs, Word documents, articles, and more into audio, supporting a wide variety of formats. Who Is Listening For? Whether you’re a busy professional trying to stay on top of the latest reports, a student balancing a heavy reading load, or simply someone who enjoys audiobooks and podcasts, Listening makes it easy to turn written text into a hands-free, on-the-go experience. Pricing: Premium Plans: Unlock unlimited listening and enhanced features with flexible monthly or yearly subscriptions. Join thousands of users who are transforming the way they read and learn with Listening. [:mav: 5.1.2]

Screenshots

Web page text only reader4 screens
Listening4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Listening at 4.5 against Web page text only reader's 2.0. Listening also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). Web page text only reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Listening sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Web page text only reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Listening holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Listening has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Web page text only reader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Listening's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web page text only reader ships an update every 8 months, Listening every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Web page text only reader versus Listening: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb page text only readerListening
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilisa AkselevichThe Listening App Inc.

Customer experience

Web page text only reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Listening

All ratings1,466 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral16.9%
Negative54.1%

Bugs and requests

Web page text only reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Listening

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent performance across PDFs
  • Login and password reset issues
  • Unexpected charges after cancellation
  • Inability to delete or manage uploaded files

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiple voice options
  • Ability to edit and annotate text
  • Improved section detection and navigation
  • Offline mode for downloading content
  • Better integration with cloud storage
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  • More affordable pricing options

In-app purchases

None

Web page text only reader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Listening

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited, Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Listening, Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited, Yearly$39.001 Year
  • Unlimited Listening, Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Listening, Yearly14 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Web page text only reader free?
Web page text only reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Listening free?
Listening is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web page text only reader or Listening?
Listening is rated higher. Web page text only reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Listening averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Web page text only reader or Listening have ads?
Neither Web page text only reader nor Listening shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Web page text only reader or Listening?
Web page text only reader ships an update every 8 months, and Listening every 8 days. Most recently, Web page text only reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Listening on November 4, 2026.

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