Best Listening Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ 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.

Compare top Listening Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Listening: Text to SpeechListening: Text to SpeechFree4.5β˜… (1.5K)NoYesOct 2026
2English Listening Step by StepEnglish Listening Step by StepFree4.8β˜… (103)YesNoOct 2026
3LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AIDLISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AIDFree4.3β˜… (1.5K)NoYesNov 2026
4Ear Spy Apps - Super HearingEar Spy Apps - Super HearingFree4.4β˜… (1.3K)NoYesOct 2026
5Listening (LibriVox)Listening (LibriVox)Freeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
6English Listening - 6minsEnglish Listening - 6minsFree4.8β˜… (11K)NoYesNov 2026
7English Listening 2025English Listening 2025Free5.0β˜… (1)NoNoMay 2026
8listen & lingerlisten & lingerFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026

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
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.5😐(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 1
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 2
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 3
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 4
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 5
Listening: Text to Speech screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Clear and natural-sounding voice
  • πŸ“š Helpful for academic papers and articles
  • πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Convenient for listening on-the-go
  • πŸ”– Skips citations and formatting
  • 🧠 Game-changer for students and researchers

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy PDF conversion
  • πŸ”€ Jumbles paragraphs and sentences
  • πŸ”’ Struggles with technical terms and numbers
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription
  • πŸ”’ Difficult to cancel subscription
  • πŸ“‚ Lacks organizational features like folders
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID#3

LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID by Application Development 21

EAR AMPLIFIER - VOLUME BOOST
Worth Considering
πŸ₯ Medical
4.3😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 1
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 2
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 3
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 4
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 5
LISTENING DEVICE - HEARING AID screenshot 6

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

  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for hearing
  • πŸ‘ Customizable profiles
  • πŸ‘ Useful features
  • πŸ‘ Works well with headphones

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription
  • πŸ› Unreliable/crashes
  • πŸ” Confusing/unclear instructions
  • πŸ” Intrusive ads/popups

More Listening apps to explore

FAQ about Listening

What are the best listening apps for iPhone?
Listening: Text to Speech tops our listening apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top listening apps we rank are free to download, including Listening: Text to Speech and English Listening Step by Step.
Listening: Text to Speech has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ listening apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Related searches