Comparison

Listening vs LakLaka

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

Head to head
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]

About

LakLaka

This AI-powered workspace helps you think, collaborate, and complete tasks efficiently. It integrates chat, search, and voice input to streamline your workflow, keeping all your projects and files organized in one central location.

Highlights
  • AI-powered chat for brainstorming and drafting
  • In-depth search and research capabilities
  • Voice input for on-the-go idea capture
  • Real-time collaboration on shared Spaces
  • Integrated file, document, and slide creation
  • Organized project and file management
Features
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LakLaka is your AI workspace — think, collaborate, and get work done. Chat when you need to think. Search when you need the picture. Speak when typing is too slow. Then keep the work in one place: files, drafts, and projects that do not die in a thread. This is not another chatbot. It is a workspace with AI in it, built for working together. Chat Ask anything. Brainstorm, draft, and iterate. Follow-ups stay in context so you can keep going instead of starting over. Search Go deeper than a quick answer. Research a topic, pull sources together, and leave with something you can actually use. Voice Talk it through. Capture ideas on the go and keep working without stopping to type. Collaborate Share a Space and work on the same ideas in real time. Review, comment, and keep moving without handing files around. Work Move from conversation into output. Organize files, write documents, build slides, and finish the job in the same place you started thinking. Get started Sign in with Google or Apple and open a conversation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://legal.laklaka.ge/terms Privacy Policy: https://legal.laklaka.ge/privacy

Screenshots

Listening4 screens
LakLaka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LakLaka at 5.0 against Listening's 4.5. LakLaka also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Listening's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and LakLaka sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LakLaka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Listening has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listening ships an update every 8 days, LakLaka every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Listening versus LakLaka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListeningLakLaka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Listening App Inc.Akaki Kurtskhalia

Customer experience

Listening

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

LakLaka

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LakLaka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

LakLaka

Subscriptions4
  • Lite$6.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Max 5x$119.991 Month
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  • Max 20x$229.991 Month

Questions

Is Listening free?
Listening is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LakLaka free?
LakLaka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Listening or LakLaka?
LakLaka is rated higher. Listening averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while LakLaka averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Listening or LakLaka have ads?
Neither Listening nor LakLaka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Listening or LakLaka?
Listening ships an update every 8 days, and LakLaka every 2 days. Most recently, Listening was updated on November 4, 2026 and LakLaka on November 6, 2026.

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