App Report: Easy listening, easier reading

In this week's App Report, two new apps are featured to cater to different reading preferences. The first app, Listen Later, allows users to convert articles into podcasts that can be listened to later. The iOS app and Safari extension for macOS make it easy to submit URLs, PDFs, and text to Listen Later for conversion. New users receive $2 worth of credits, with additional credits purchasable if needed.

However, to continue using Listen Later beyond the initial free credits, users must purchase more credits to cover the cost of AI processing and audio generation.

For those who prefer a more book-like reading experience on their iPhone or iPad, PageFeed offers a refreshing alternative. PageFeed displays articles in a scrolling-free format, where users tap to turn pages as they read. This approach adds a sense of calm and simplicity to the reading process. Users can customize their reading experience by selecting preferred sources and topics.

The free trial period allows users to test out PageFeed's unique format before committing to a one-time $10 purchase to unlock full functionality.

Lastly, Tansei serves as a universal clipboard for the Mac, storing various types of content such as text, URLs, images, and even colors. This utility can help streamline the process of collecting and organizing interesting articles and links. Users appreciate Tansei's ability to automatically store copied URLs and images, reducing the need to manually keep track of these items.

While there is room for improvement in terms of controlling what gets stored, Tansei's bulk management feature makes it easy to remove unwanted items in bulk. A one-time payment of $7 grants users access to Tansei's full features, along with a three-day free trial for those who want to test the app before committing.