Best Listening.com Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to listening.com or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Listening.com Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Listening: Text to SpeechListening: Text to SpeechFree4.5โ˜… (1.5K)NoYesNov 2026
2Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9โ˜… (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
3English Listening Step by StepEnglish Listening Step by StepFree4.8โ˜… (103)YesNoOct 2026
4TOTAL IELTS Listening PracticeTOTAL IELTS Listening PracticeFree4.6โ˜… (202)YesNoOct 2026
5All Ears English ListeningAll Ears English ListeningFree4.8โ˜… (1.1K)NoYesOct 2026
6ESL Listening PracticeESL Listening PracticeFree4.6โ˜… (30)YesYesOct 2026
7English listening practice 5English listening practice 5Freeโ€”NoNoNov 2026
8NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7โ˜… (76K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Listening.com

Listening: Text to Speech#1

Listening: Text to Speech by The Listening App Inc.

Read aloud Papers, Web & PDFs
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.5๐Ÿ˜(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Clear and natural-sounding voice
  • ๐Ÿ“š Helpful for academic papers and articles
  • ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Convenient for listening on-the-go
  • ๐Ÿ”– Skips citations and formatting
  • ๐Ÿง  Game-changer for students and researchers

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy PDF conversion
  • ๐Ÿ”€ Jumbles paragraphs and sentences
  • ๐Ÿ”ข Struggles with technical terms and numbers
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Difficult to cancel subscription
  • ๐Ÿ“‚ Lacks organizational features like folders
Apple Podcasts#2

Apple Podcasts by Apple Inc.

Audio and video podcasts
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
4.9๐Ÿ˜ž(2.1M ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • ๐ŸŽจ Sleek and modern user interface
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Vast library of podcast content
  • ๐Ÿ” Helpful podcast discovery features
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Convenient episode management

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and unreliable playback
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Confusing and unintuitive navigation
  • ๐Ÿ”€ Inconsistent episode ordering and playlist management
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ High data and battery consumption
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Difficulty removing/deleting unwanted episodes

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FAQ about Listening.com

What are the best listening.com apps for iPhone?
Listening: Text to Speech tops our listening.com apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top listening.com apps we rank are free to download, including Listening: Text to Speech and Apple Podcasts.
Listening: Text to Speech has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ listening.com apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.