Best Listening Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 226+ listening apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Listening

Listening: Text to Speech#1

Listening: Text to Speech by The Listening App Inc.

Read aloud Papers, Web & PDFs
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.4😐(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clear and natural-sounding voice
  • 📚 Helpful for academic papers and articles
  • 🚶‍♀️ Convenient for listening on-the-go

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy PDF conversion
  • 🔀 Jumbles paragraphs and sentences
  • 🔢 Struggles with technical terms and numbers
English Listening - 6mins#2

English Listening - 6mins by Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu

Learning English Offline
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Improve your English skills with short, offline lessons. Practice listening, grammar, and vocabulary through conversations with native speakers. Save favorite lessons and take notes for a personalized learning experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective for learning English
  • 💡 Useful for improving vocabulary, listening, and pronunciation
  • 🎨 Good variety of content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 App gets hot and drains battery
  • 🔇 Audio issues (not playing to the end, poor quality)
HEARING AID - EAR SPY & VOLUME#3

HEARING AID - EAR SPY & VOLUME by Application development 21, LLC

EAR AMPLIFIER - BOOST VOLUME
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.3😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app amplifies sound for clearer everyday hearing, enhances speech clarity, and reduces background noise. It offers live transcription for calls and conversations, personalized audio for videos and music, and a built-in hearing test for tailored sound enhancement.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing
  • 👍 Customizable profiles
  • 👍 Useful features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable/crashes
  • 🔍 Confusing/unclear instructions

More Listening apps to explore

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Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
Free

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

Reads text aloud from various sourcesVoice typing for faster inputAI assistant for summarization and quizzes
📊 Productivity
(488K)
free with in-app purchases
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Super Ear - Voice Amplifier
Super Ear - Voice Amplifier
Super Ear - Voice Amplifier
Volume Booster - Hearing aid
Free

Amplify ambient sounds with this audio enhancement tool. It uses your device's microphone to capture and boost distant conversations or quiet whispers, offering clear audio. Features include noise suppression, a graphical equalizer, and recording capabilities.

Amplify ambient soundsNoise suppressionGraphical equalizer
🔧 Utilities
(653)
freemium
6
Hear Boost: Hearing  Ear Aid
Hear Boost: Hearing  Ear Aid
Hear Boost: Hearing Ear Aid
Live Listen Hearing & Recorder
Free

Amplify your hearing and record distant sounds with this app. It allows you to capture conversations and ambient noises at up to 200x your microphone's normal capacity. Features include microphone input selection, voice filtering, and an equalizer for sound adjustment.

Enhanced hearing and recordingCapture distant conversationsUp to 200x microphone amplification
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
subscription
7
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
📚 Education
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
ESL English Listening Test
ESL English Listening Test
ESL English Listening Test
IELTS Listening Preparation
Free

Enhance your English listening skills with over 200 conversation quizzes covering diverse topics, contexts, and difficulty levels. This app is ideal for IELTS test preparation, offering a convenient and effective way to practice.

200+ conversation quizzesMultiple topics and contextsVaried difficulty levels
📚 Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Special English Listening
Special English Listening
Special English Listening
Listen, Watch & Speak Better
Free

Enhance your English listening and speaking skills with engaging news, stories, and reports. This app offers audio and video lessons, offline access, and personalized recommendations to make learning practical and enjoyable.

Audio lessons with synchronized readingEducational videos for comprehensionOffline lesson downloads
📚 Education
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
IELTS Listening - 3 levels
IELTS Listening - 3 levels
IELTS Listening - 3 levels
Listening and Practice
Free

Master IELTS Listening, Grammar, and Vocabulary with this comprehensive app. It offers interactive lessons, flexible practice modes, and offline access to help you improve your English skills and boost your IELTS score across three levels.

3 levels of listening lessonsInteractive transcripts and exercisesFlexible listening practice modes
📚 Education
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Hearing Amplifier: Clear Sound
Hearing Amplifier: Clear Sound
Hearing Amplifier: Clear Sound
Volume Boost and Listening Aid
Free

This app acts as a personal sound enhancer, amplifying and clarifying audio from a distance in real-time. It features an adjustable equalizer for custom sound tuning and background noise reduction, making it easier to hear conversations, lectures, and media.

Real-time audio amplificationAdjustable equalizerEnhanced speech clarity
🔧 Utilities
(855)
subscription
12
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
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
LearnEnglish Grammar (UK ed.)
LearnEnglish Grammar (UK ed.)
LearnEnglish Grammar (UK ed.)
Fun English grammar activities
Free

Improve your English grammar with thousands of practice questions and activities. Covers all levels from beginner to advanced, with various question types and grammar topics. Track your progress and test your knowledge.

1000s of practice questionsBeginner to Advanced levels (CEFR A1-C2)Over 600 activities per level
📚 Education
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
14
All Ears English Listening
All Ears English Listening
All Ears English Listening
American vocabulary lessons
Free

Learn American English with engaging podcast episodes featuring native speakers. Improve listening skills, vocabulary, and idioms through real-life conversations and everyday expressions. Designed for intermediate to advanced learners seeking a fun, interactive approach to language acquisition.

850+ free podcast episodesLearn everyday vocabulary and idiomsNatural American English conversations
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
📚 Education
(87)
ad-supported
16
Train English: Listening Audio
Train English: Listening Audio
Train English: Listening Audio
Podcasts, News & Audiobooks
Free

Enhance your English skills with this app that combines listening and reading practice. It offers audio content, synchronized transcripts, and a tap-to-translate dictionary to help you learn vocabulary and improve comprehension. Ideal for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Audio in Text with synchronized transcriptsTap-to-translate dictionaryPersonalized vocabulary bank
📚 Education
(216)
free with in-app purchases
17
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
EAR - Sound Booster :Petralex
Free

This app amplifies sound for clearer listening and offers personalized hearing correction. It includes a hearing test, live transcription, and various amplification modes to enhance your auditory experience. Premium features provide advanced sound boosting and noise suppression.

11x Sound BoostLive Listen & AmplifyPersonalized Hearing Correction
🏥 Medical
(2K)
freemium
18
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
📚 Education
(397)
free with in-app purchases
19
Learn American English Podcast
Learn American English Podcast
Learn American English Podcast
Practice listening everyday
Free

Improve your English listening skills with daily lessons, news, and stories. This app offers transcribed audio and video content spoken at a slow pace, making it easy to understand. Expand your knowledge of American culture, history, and current events while learning vocabulary and grammar.

Daily updated contentTranscribed audio and videoAdjustable playback speed
📚 Education
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
20
TOTAL IELTS Listening Practice
TOTAL IELTS Listening Practice
TOTAL IELTS Listening Practice
IELTS Listening Practice Tests
Free

Enhance your IELTS Listening skills with a comprehensive practice app. It covers all test formats and offers a vast collection of practice tests with clear audio and detailed feedback. Prepare effectively for your exam and achieve your highest score.

Covers all test formatsLarge number of practice testsClear audio quality
📚 Education
(197)
ad-supported

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