Comparison

T.A.C.T. vs Clearly Audiobooks

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

Head to head
About

T.A.C.T.

This app is a continuous performance test designed to measure errors of commission, omission, and scoring variability over 15 minutes. It can help demonstrate clinical response to stimulant medication and is part of ADHD assessment and treatment.

Highlights
  • Measures errors of commission and omission
  • Assesses scoring variability
  • Provides a total score
  • Offers minute-by-minute scoring
  • Demonstrates clinical response to medication
  • Used for research purposes
Features
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1.The TACT is a continuous performance test designed to measure errors of commission, errors of omission and variability of scoring over a 15 minute time span. 2.A total score is given with the number of accurate responses (omissions) and mistakes (commissions) as well as a score minute by minute. 3. It can be used to demonstrate clinical response to stimulant medication for patients and families. 4. It is not a diagnostic test for ADHD. It demonstrates clinical improvement 90 minutes from baseline after medication has been taken. 5. It should be administered by a physician or a specifically trained healthcare professional such as a nurse or psychologist in association with a physician. 6. It can be considered part of the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the response to medication. 7. It does not replace a comprehensive clinical assessment and evaluation. 8. It can be used for research purposes.

About

Clearly Audiobooks

Enhance hearing and reading skills with an audiovisual coach. Features include clear speech narration, background noise simulation, and personalized playback controls. Track progress with a detailed dashboard and adapt training to your unique hearing abilities.

Highlights
  • Audiovisual learning with text and face display
  • Clear speech narration
  • Background noise simulation
  • Customizable playback controls
  • Performance dashboard with recommendations
  • Personalized training plans
Features
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• Gain skills in hearing and reading while enjoying stories with Clearly Audiobooks. • These five features make us unique: ◦ Audiovisual: It displays not only the voice but also the text and the face, especially for lip reading. ◦ "Clear Speech": the narrator speaks at a slightly elevated volume above normal but does not shout, employing clear pronunciation and pausing between each word. ◦ Background noise option: Training for hearing in noisy environments is useful for crowded restaurants, outdoor parks, meetings, fitness classes, and other social settings. ◦ Playback control: The user can choose between word-by-word and continuous playback, as well as speed, volume, and playback mode. ◦ Performance Dashboard: The app provides a detailed overview of a user's performance and offers recommendations based on that information. • Our app was developed by a team of auditory specialists, psychologists, and computer scientists, supported by an NIH-funded grant. In our project, “Audiobooks for hearing loss” (project 1R44DC017403-01A1), we formally tested cochlear implant recipients and those with hearing aids. Hearing can be affected both by the ear system itself (as in hearing loss) and by how the brain processes sound beyond the ear (e.g., aphasia, auditory processing disorder, autism, or multiple sclerosis). SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. Benefits: Personalized: Adapts to your hearing abilities and timeline so you can train at your own pace. Easy to Track Progress: Check in for real-time feedback on weekly goals that adapt to your hearing progress. Entertaining: Pick the audiobooks you enjoy listening to! Motivating: Visually appealing interactive dashboard to meet and beat your goals! Simplicity: Built to be easy to use and accessible for all. Seamlessly change your speech modes and support features directly on the book-playing page. Portable: Sufficiently intensive listening program, since it can be accessed any time of day or location at your convenience. Provides 20 hours of audiobooks and unlimited rounds of the training program. How it Works: Answer a few questions to find your customized level of training. Pick the audiobooks you enjoy! Check the dashboard to see your personalized weekly goals. Sit back and listen to your audiobook. One of your goals which is key to our training is listening to the audiobooks for a certain period of time and level with background noise. Use the modes that help you listen comfortably including specialized clear speech, multiple speed options, read-along text support, and even video for lip reading. A check-in of the dashboard is prompted every week to track your achievements and new goals are set adapted to your hearing abilities. Over time, as hearing improves, less support is needed! Subscription to unlock all content is required. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless subscription is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto renewal may be cancelled by going to your device Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

T.A.C.T.4 screens
Clearly Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: T.A.C.T. at free with in-app purchases against Clearly Audiobooks's subscription. T.A.C.T. also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.7). Clearly Audiobooks's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. T.A.C.T. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clearly Audiobooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clearly Audiobooks holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T.A.C.T. ships an update every 10 months, Clearly Audiobooks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
T.A.C.T. versus Clearly Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterT.A.C.T.Clearly Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB535 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPush Interactions, Inc.BioSpeech, Inc.

Customer experience

T.A.C.T.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Clearly Audiobooks

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

T.A.C.T.

One-time1
  • Unlock more then five patients$69.99
2 purchases

Clearly Audiobooks

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is T.A.C.T. free?
T.A.C.T. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clearly Audiobooks free?
Clearly Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, T.A.C.T. or Clearly Audiobooks?
Clearly Audiobooks is rated higher. T.A.C.T. averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Clearly Audiobooks averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do T.A.C.T. or Clearly Audiobooks have ads?
Neither T.A.C.T. nor Clearly Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, T.A.C.T. or Clearly Audiobooks?
T.A.C.T. ships an update every 10 months, and Clearly Audiobooks every 4 months. Most recently, T.A.C.T. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clearly Audiobooks on November 3, 2026.

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