Listening vs Text to Speech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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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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]
Text to Speech
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Transform the way you interact with text and audio! Text to Speech - Reader is your all-in-one solution for effortless text-to-audio and audio-to-text conversions. Designed with a focus on simplicity and powerful features, this app is perfect for users of all ages looking to save time, enhance productivity, or simply make content more accessible. Key Features: 1. Text to Speech (TTS): Convert any written text into clear and natural-sounding speech. Whether you're reading a document, an eBook, or a webpage, let our app bring your text to life with customizable voice options. * Multiple Languages Support: Enjoy text-to-speech functionality in a variety of global languages, ensuring you can listen to content in the language of your choice. * Voice Customization: Change the pitch, speed, and tone of the voice for a personalized listening experience. Choose from male or female voices or explore fun voice effects for added entertainment. 2. Speech to Text (STT): Capture spoken words and turn them into written text with remarkable accuracy. This feature is perfect for taking notes, transcribing conversations, or dictating ideas on the go. * Multi-language Speech Recognition: Speak in your preferred language, and the app will convert it into text without hassle. * Real-time Transcription: Experience fast and seamless conversion, ideal for meetings, interviews, or casual conversations. 3. Voice Changer for TTS: Add a creative touch to your text-to-speech experience with a range of voice effects. Switch between professional, robotic, or entertaining character voices with ease. Why Choose Text to Speech - Reader? * User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design ensures you can start using the app right away without any steep learning curve. * High-Quality Output: Enjoy crisp, clear audio output and accurate text conversions. * Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Perfect for individuals with visual impairments, busy professionals, students, and language learners. * Offline Functionality: Convert text to speech and vice versa without needing a constant internet connection (select features supported offline). Who Can Benefit? * Students & Learners: Save time by listening to study material or practicing a new language. * Professionals: Transcribe meetings or dictate reports effortlessly. * Content Creators: Enhance creativity with unique voice effects and multilingual support. * Accessibility Advocates: Break barriers for individuals with disabilities or reading difficulties. Embrace the future of communication with Text to Speech - Reader! Download now to explore a world of seamless text and voice interaction, all in the palm of your hand. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/terms If you would like to use our App but have trouble affording it please email us at reva.desai2000@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Listening at every 8 days against Text to Speech's every 5 months. Text to Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Listening sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Listening ships an update every 8 days, Text to Speech every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Listening | Text to Speech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Listening App Inc. | Reva Desai |
Bugs and 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
Text to Speech
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Listening
- 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
Text to Speech
- Premium Monthly Access$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Access$19.991 Year
Questions
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