Best Active Listening Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4β˜…, the active listening category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 198+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Active Listening

Skillsta: Life Skills Trainer#1

Skillsta: Life Skills Trainer by Ranely Limited

Boost Communication & Speaking
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Education
4.4😞(3.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master essential life skills with bite-sized, practical lessons and AI-powered role-playing. This app offers a personalized growth journey to boost confidence, communication, and more, all in a fun and engaging way.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Engaging and insightful content
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use and navigate
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful for building confidence and social skills
  • πŸš€ Bite-sized lessons are convenient

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy software and performance issues
  • πŸ”’ Deceptive free trial and subscription practices
  • πŸ’° Overpriced for the content provided
English Listening & Quiz#2

English Listening & Quiz by Steve Kim

Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.7(124 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your English listening skills with a progressive learning experience. Features six distinct lesson types, clear audio from native speakers, and a scoring system to track your progress. Enjoy fun and effective practice.

Glisn#3

Glisn by Eminence Digital LLC

Active Listening Brain Trainer
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.2(11 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your focus, memory, and English listening abilities with interactive scenarios. Practice real-world conversations, academic lectures, and comprehension challenges to improve your retention and stamina in just 5 minutes daily.

More Active Listening apps to explore

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Therapeutic Listening
Therapeutic Listening
Therapeutic Listening
by Vital Links
Free

This auditory intervention supports individuals facing challenges with sensory processing, listening, attention, and communication. It is an evidence-based approach designed to improve these areas.

Supports sensory processing dysfunctionImproves listening skillsEnhances attention
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Mochi Listening Luyện nghe TA
Mochi Listening Luyện nghe TA
Mochi Listening Luyện nghe TA
by Anh Quach
Free

Enhance English listening skills with a structured, three-step intensive method and a personalized learning roadmap. Practice with short, engaging video lessons covering diverse topics, and build your vocabulary with integrated tools.

Intensive listening method (3 steps)Personalized learning roadmapDiverse topic video collection
πŸ“š Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
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Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Read Aloud & Voice Dictation
Free

Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of expressive voices. Customize playback speed and volume, and easily convert content from documents and web pages. This app is ideal for multitasking, learning on the go, and improving accessibility.

Text-to-speech conversionMultiple expressive voicesAdjustable speaking rate
πŸ“Š Productivity
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
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Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Sleep | Meditation | Classical
Free

Access over 700 channels of curated music and sounds for relaxation, focus, and sleep. Explore diverse genres like classical, nature sounds, wellness, and audiobooks to find your perfect ambiance. Enjoy features like sleep timers and custom tone controls for an uninterrupted, personalized listening experience.

700+ music and sound channelsSleep timerEqualizer tone controls
🎡 Music
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
LearnEnglish Podcast
LearnEnglish Podcast
LearnEnglish Podcast
English listening practice
Free

Enhance your English listening and reading skills with a collection of British Council podcasts. Features include offline downloads, interactive scripts, pitch control, and progress tracking exercises. New content is added weekly to keep your learning engaging.

Downloadable podcasts for offline listeningInteractive audio scripts and vocabulary toolsAdjustable audio pitch and speed control
πŸ“š Education
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
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Listening: Text to Speech
Listening: Text to Speech
Listening: Text to Speech
Read aloud Papers, Web & PDFs
Free

Transform written content like articles, papers, and PDFs into natural-sounding audio. Ideal for students and professionals, this app enables hands-free learning and efficient multitasking.

Convert articles, papers, books, and PDFs to audioNatural-sounding human-like voicesOne-click note-taking while listening
πŸ“Š Productivity
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Developing for Listening - 3rd
Developing for Listening - 3rd
Developing for Listening - 3rd
by Le Bin
Free

This app offers an activity-rich course designed to build listening and conversation skills. It includes practice for testing and exam techniques, aiming to boost student confidence and exam success through short, practical activities.

Listening skills developmentConversation practiceExam techniques training
πŸ“š Education
(8)
ad-supported
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Listening Activity for Spotify
Listening Activity for Spotify
Listening Activity for Spotify
by Jennifer Wong
Free

Discover what your friends are listening to in real-time without needing to access your desktop Spotify. This app provides a preview of your recent activity and a collective feed of your friends' music choices for easy discovery.

Real-time listening activity updatesFriends' music discovery feedPreview of recent listening activity
🎡 Music
(4)
free
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Podbean Podcast App & Player
Podbean Podcast App & Player
Podbean Podcast App & Player
Your podcast app for iPhone
Free

Discover, download, and listen to millions of podcast episodes, audiobooks, and relaxation sounds. Enhance your listening with intelligent playback features, customizable playlists, and an integrated audio recorder for creating your own content. Stay updated with new episode notifications and automatic downloads.

Podcast discovery and recommendationsOffline playback via downloadCustomizable playlists
πŸ“‘ News
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
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Sound Machine - White Noise
Sound Machine - White Noise
Sound Machine - White Noise
Fan, Ocean, Pink, Brown Noise
Free

This app offers a vast library of sounds, music, stories, and meditations designed to improve sleep, focus, and relaxation. Users can customize audio mixes, create playlists, and utilize features like Siri Shortcuts and HealthKit integration for a personalized experience.

Vast library of sounds, music, stories, and meditationsCustomizable audio mixes with volume controlCreate and manage playlists with timers and alarms
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2.1K)
subscription
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Mixlr - Social Live Audio
Mixlr - Social Live Audio
Mixlr - Social Live Audio
by Mixlr Ltd
Free

Discover and listen to live audio streams and recordings from a variety of creators, including sports teams, musicians, and podcasters. Engage with the community through chat and receive notifications for live events. Explore and find new audio content to enjoy.

Listen to live and recorded audioChat with other listenersReceive live event notifications
🎬 Entertainment
(50)
free
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Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcasts App for iPhone
Free

Discover, download, and listen to over 95 million audio titles including podcasts, audiobooks, and FM radio. Enjoy personalized recommendations, seamless cross-device syncing, and smart speaker integration for an enhanced listening experience.

Discover millions of podcasts, audiobooks, and FM radioDownload and listen offlinePersonalized recommendations
πŸ“‘ News
(197K)
free with in-app purchases
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YouListen - Play Everything
YouListen - Play Everything
YouListen - Play Everything
Listen everything in the world
Free

Stream music, podcasts, and stories with this app. Create personalized playlists, enjoy ad-free listening, and get song recommendations tailored to your taste. Listen even with your screen off.

Listen to music with screen offCreate personal playlistsPersonalized song recommendations
🎡 Music
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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English Listening with RedKiwi
English Listening with RedKiwi
English Listening with RedKiwi
Learn Vocabulary & Speak Words
Free

Learn English through fun, engaging video content from YouTube. Practice listening, shadowing, and vocabulary acquisition with interactive quizzes and native speaker commentary. Build a personalized "Word Map" to track your progress and master real-life English expressions.

Study from thousands of YouTube videosPractice listening and shadowingInteractive listening quizzes
πŸ“š Education
(397)
free with in-app purchases
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Shure PLAY
Shure PLAY
Shure PLAY
Personalized AONIC Listening
Free

This app allows users to personalize their Shure AONIC wireless listening products. It offers advanced EQ customization, adjustable noise cancellation, and a built-in high-resolution music player for an enhanced audio experience.

Customize Shure AONIC product settingsParametric EQ for audio customizationSave EQ settings to device
🎡 Music
(1.1K)
free
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The Listening Program Mobile
The Listening Program Mobile
The Listening Program Mobile
by Advanced Brain Technologies, LLC
Free

This neuroscience-based music subscription service offers personalized listening therapy programs to enhance brain performance. Regular use can improve memory, focus, communication, learning, creativity, and mood. Accessible to all ages, it provides effortless 24/7 access to premium audio streaming.

Personalized music listening therapyNeuroscience-based approachImproves memory and focus
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(22)
free
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English Listening Step by Step
English Listening Step by Step
English Listening Step by Step
Listen English Daily Practice
Free

Enhance your English listening skills with structured lessons tailored to your level, from beginner to advanced. Practice with various accents and explore diverse topics to improve comprehension and fluency.

Graded listening lessons (Beginner to Advanced)Multiple voice options (American, British, International)Topic-based learning modules
πŸ“š Education
(87)
ad-supported