Listening: Text to Speech 4+

Handy App

This is a really handy app for articles that are better to listen to rather than read. The voice is clear and easy to understand, no issues there.

It would be nice if there was an option to remove downloads in case you download the same article twice, for example.

Overall, if you prefer listening to articles or documents, then is is a great app to get.

Great idea but too buggy

It’s a great idea in concept but the problems I’m consistently having are:
1) The app does not do a good job of splitting the file into chapters. Even when I upload a file that has chapter headings ‘chapter 1:… chapter 2:…’
2) About 5 minutes into listening I will consistently have the audio cut off and say that it is loading and shouldn’t take more than 2 minutes but I just have to close down the app after about 5 mins and try another day. This makes it impossible to listen to papers like a podcast which is the whole point.

If this app worked properly it would be a must have for students and academics.

Temperamental

Then it actually works this app is great but there always seems to be something wrong with either the website or app not working as they should. Examples include not showering the text while playing the audio, saying you have no files or are offline even when connected to WiFi, crashing and bringing up an error message when attempting to adjust the speech speed. It’s a shame because it it worked properly it would be great but the percentage of time where it does is really impactful. This also seems to be getting worse rather than better over time

Developer Response ,

Hi Zkzktzkditlyx,

Thank you for sharing your feedback—we truly appreciate it. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've been experiencing. Problems like disappearing files, connectivity issues, and crashes are not the experience we aim to provide.

Our team is actively working on updates to improve stability and functionality across the app and web platform.We understand how frustrating these interruptions can be, and we’re committed to addressing them.

In the meantime, please ensure you're using the latest app version, as recent updates may resolve some of these concerns. If the issues persist, don’t hesitate to email us at support@listening.com—we’re here to help troubleshoot further. Your feedback is invaluable as we work toward creating a more reliable experience. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve!