Speechify Review
Speechify was specifically made for those who suffer from dyslexia and ADHD. It helps them increase productivity. In this review we will share with you, everything that you need to know about Speechify.
Speechify is used on iPhone/Android or on the chrome extension. You can get a 3-day free trial and after that it is priced at $139 per year. In this plan you get unlimited words from robotic voices and 1,51,000 words from natural voices.
Features
Speechify is a popular app and helps people read faster, especially those who are suffering from ADHD and dyslexia. It was initially launched on iPhone and later on, it was available on chrome extension and android.
There is also a cloud-based solution and works best if you use the app-generated audio files. However, it does work well for creating new speech. It can also be used on Microsoft edge.
Audio files cannot be imported in speechify and voices have to be recorded.
Pricing
They do not have the price mentioned on their website, but as mentioned above, you can get the yearly plan for $139 per year, they offer monthly and quarterly plans with their premium membership. Currently, speechify does not have a a lifetime deal.
Speechify is very easy to use, you can take pictures with your phone and the app will convert the image file into text for easy reading. However, we tested handwriting and it does not work well with it.
Translator and Cross-platform Feature
It also has cross-platform capabilities and serves pc users, helping them to read website content or emails. It also has a translator that can be used to translate 50 different languages into English. We compared this with other apps and we found out that speechify users can listen at 400 words per minute while users of other apps could not go past 200 words per minute.
Users who had disabilities will find this app to be perfect. Speechify’s founder developed this app for people who suffered from concussions, dyslexia, low visual acuity, reading difficulties and anxiety. But now, speechify’s users have expanded in the thousands and includes anyone who wants to improve productivity.
What can you do with Speechify?
• You can adjust the speed and increase it up to 900 words per minute. While it is impossible to listen and understand at that speed, the option however, is there for some reason.
• You can import text from websites and speechify will read the text to you.
• You have 50 languages in speechify and there are different voices for each language. Languages include: Thai, Indonesian, Dutch, Russian, French, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Italian, Danish, Korean, Swedish, Hindi, Arabic, Finish, Slovak, Hungarian, Icelandic, Romanian, Polish, Hebrew, Welsh, Czech, Norwegian, Greek, Turkish and many more.
Speechify is indeed a good app that helps people retain more information, save time and stay focused. For many, it is ideal for multi-tasking, for example, you can cook or workout while listening to your favorite book, article or document.
You can also personalize your listening experience and adjust the reading speed according to your comfort, the interactive reading surface is very easy to use – its main purpose is to be user-friendly while saving your time, getting more work done.
Speechify’s founder believes that reading should not be a barrier for anyone. And that is why he created speechify, to help everyone learn faster and improve their chances of success.
While productivity fanatics and hobbyists benefit from this app, those with learning disabilities benefit more and become more productive and responsive. Someone with dyslexia who cannot read his/her favorite novel can now listen to it. This is indeed a big milestone for speechify because it has helped thousands of people around the world.
Final thoughts
Speechify is an excellent productivity hack that helps users manage their time more efficiently and improves learning. The founder of the app, Cliff Weitzman had dyslexia himself and he initially created this app to help him learn by listening. His app is now widely used around the world and helps people with disabilities. Even students use this app to their advantage.
In this digital world filled with clutter and information overload, an auditory learning app like Speechify makes a real difference. For those who have dyslexia, this app is a gamechanger and gives these people a learning advantage. With this app, you do not need to invest in an expensive scanner, just scan the text from your phone. You can easily import written documents and convert them with this app. It only takes a few seconds. You can even highlight while studying and choose different colors for bookmarks. And you can visit those notes any time you want.
Overall, speechify is a wonderful app that is both innovative and extremely helpful, for those who have learning disabilities, this app gives them a big advantage.
We recommend this app for anyone who is looking to improve productivity. Whether you are a casual reader who wants to multitask while listening to books, or if you are someone who is dyslexic, speechify will help you reach your learning goals.