Listen
Listen: A focused article-to-audio reader for Apple users who prefer listening. Ranked #47 of 48 in Reading Apps by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for apple users wanting narrated article reading.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forApple users wanting narrated article reading
- Free planYes
- Paid fromA$194.99/yr
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Reads articles and selected text aloud with highlighted playback
- Syncs saved articles and reading positions between iPhone and Mac
- Free plan includes 2,000 narrated words each week
Where it doesn't
- Narration, summaries, and synchronization require an internet connection
- Coverage centers on iPhone, Mac, Safari, and supported browsers
- Listen Pro costs AUD 20 per month or AUD 194.99 per year
Our verdict on Listen
Listen turns articles and selected text into narrated audio for people who want to listen instead of reading on screen. It supports Safari on iPhone, selected text on Mac, supported browsers, and shared article links from other apps. Playback includes highlighted passage tracking, adjustable speed, multiple narration voices, summaries, bookmarking, and synchronization between iPhone and Mac. The product suits solo users and small teams looking for a focused reading app rather than a phonics or reading-instruction program.
The free Listen Free plan provides 2,000 narrated words each week, article saving, and synchronized reading across devices. Listen Pro adds unlimited narrated words across devices at AUD 20 per month, or AUD 194.99 per year. That makes the free tier useful for occasional listening, while frequent readers will need the paid plan for unrestricted narration. The paid choice is straightforward, but the monthly price is a significant consideration for users with lighter reading habits.
Listen fits most naturally into an Apple-centered reading workflow, with iPhone, Mac, Safari, web access, and a Chrome extension. Its standout feature is the combination of spoken articles and highlighted playback, supported by speed controls, summaries, bookmarks, and reading-position synchronization. Narration, summaries, and account synchronization require an internet connection, so it is not suited to offline listening. Choose Listen for narrated articles across Apple devices; choose another reading app if offline access or broader platform coverage is a priority.
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Listen fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | A$194.99/yr |
| Phonics instruction | Not verified |
| Comprehension practice | Not verified |
| Fluency practice | Not verified |
| Age range | Not verified |
| Content format | Not verified |
| Offline access | No |
| Supported platforms | iPhone, Mac, Safari extension |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | getlisten.co |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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