Speechify Review | An App That Instantly Reads Texts For You

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  • @gradehacker
    @gradehacker  7 місяців тому +1

    Latest Speechify reviews released in May 2024 with their latest AI focused tech.
    Discover how Speechify 3.0 can revolutionize your reading experience and boost productivity. Full review here
    ua-cam.com/video/ZahG-hOk1SM/v-deo.html
    From overcoming challenges to how 3 billion people will know about Speechify by 2030, Speechify CEO, Cliff shares everything there is to know about Dyslexia and Speechify.
    ua-cam.com/video/D6TudFAjfOg/v-deo.html
    We used Speechify everyday for a week and it transformed our lives. Check out the best ways to use it here:
    ua-cam.com/video/5NtO_aqsGJU/v-deo.html

    • @Jn-yk5hp
      @Jn-yk5hp 5 місяців тому

      Is the word limitation still there in premium?

  • @tech-nomade
    @tech-nomade 2 роки тому +43

    150000 words per month limitation makes almost no sense. Just counted the words in a 400+ pages book I'm currently reading: 178000 words. In many cases speechify gonna cost you more than the actual book.
    What is even more criminal, is that they mention the limitations nowhere on the site except terms in conditions.
    Very cool to point out this important limitation, dude.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +6

      That's what we're here to do! That's some great insight you share too, a good point for our audience to keep in mind.

    • @rikishake
      @rikishake Рік тому +5

      It’s actually 450K word limit now

    • @jimjohngirard
      @jimjohngirard 3 місяці тому

      I'm not going to scan a 350 page book, period....I dumped this the same day I tried it.

  • @AyBee9725
    @AyBee9725 2 роки тому +24

    I had Snoop Dogg read me the entire first chapter of my immunology textbook. Listening to the man o’weed talk about white blood cells and cytokines made my day lmaooo.
    Didn’t get any studying done though cuz I wasted time giggling at the actual TTS. Would use again. I’m actually considering the premium, but do you know of any other TTS reader applications where I can upload PDFs for it to read? Would appreciate suggestions thanks!

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Haha that is hilarious. Snoop Doggy Dogg reading anything has to be funny ya dig. We believe Speechify does allow you to upload PDF. Have you tried reaching out to their support team?

    • @zugithomes4763
      @zugithomes4763 6 місяців тому

      jajajajajaj

  • @theredpoweranger
    @theredpoweranger Рік тому +5

    Thank you. The answer I was looking for was the word limit!

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Great to hear you got an answer you were looking for. Is there anything else you would like to know?

  • @Everything.Herbal
    @Everything.Herbal Рік тому +4

    How can I download audio on speechify?

  • @Snoozler
    @Snoozler 2 роки тому +15

    The app seems unusable for ebooks like epub or pdf files.. It messes with the formatting and does weird things like missing letters in words or words mashed together..

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +2

      Oh no! Sorry to hear that's happening, however thank you for your feedback as it can serve other people looking to try out this tool.

    • @millennium1070
      @millennium1070 2 роки тому

      I agree with your post..what a nightmare!

    • @trappedcat3615
      @trappedcat3615 Рік тому +1

      It works nicely for web browser based kindle app. You can port any ebub or pdf to kindle too.

  • @samueluk3452
    @samueluk3452 Рік тому +3

    How can we download the audio file from the specify... everyone has been asking but you don't even seem sure

  • @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
    @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the review. I’m returning to school at 35. Unfortunately now with 3 concussions and ADHD. So I need to do all I can to set myself up for success before I start this new chapter. I talked to the guys in the campus bookstore yesterday because I learned the other night that you can now rent textbooks, and also there are digital textbooks. These are common options now compared to just 10-15 years ago when I was in school… feels like the Stone Age.
    I used a lot of technology as a band director so I’m excited to see this coming back into academia myself.
    The guys directed me to look at the publishers to see what the interface looks like on the digital textbooks bc they didn’t know. I asked about accessibility options, specifically read-aloud. I told them at the end of the day there are products out there. I mentioned snoop dog because I had seen ads.
    I wish the technology was to the point that I could “upload” my copy of the textbook to Speechify and just run with it. But growing pains it seems. App Store says they update it every week.
    But I told the guys at the campus bookstore if the digital versions do offer read aloud, and even though it would drastically increase my screen time (ouch that’s bad news for me), I would consider renting as many digital as possible for the sake of the read aloud. I use that so much for websites. Anything I can open in Chrome or Microsoft Edge (I like their reader the best so far), helps me comprehend AND stay focused. As mentioned in the video, setting the speed to fast is very comforting and keeps me engaged and keeps the comprehension much higher than just reading silently. Much, much higher.
    So anyways, this gives me at least something to go off of. Some of the other commenters were VERY critical. I mean, not constructive criticism, just rude haha
    But this is the first video I could find the covered the nuts and bolts that I needed to make the judgement.
    I’m going to wait to see it they still offer a free version(?) after the free trial. That’s what it sounded like in the video. I could tolerate that. Also going to research these digital textbooks, too.
    Many of the comments were helpful, too, as these users have checked it out, some had paid for it. So it’s good that your community engages in the comments. It certainly helps others.
    Thanks for another good video.

    • @BeCuriousSpirit
      @BeCuriousSpirit Рік тому +1

      I’m so proud of you for going back to school. I am as well and new technology is helping the ADHD community have a better chance of success. The age of Aquarius is here. I wish you an abundance of success and happiness. Peace be with you.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  11 місяців тому

      What an awesome and impactful story of not allowing those challenge prevent you from moving forward and working towards your ultimate aim. Thank you for sharing it!
      We are so happy to hear you found our in-depth review so helpful and was able to make an educated decision from it.
      We invite you to subscribe to our channel to discover more free resources and tips for your return back to school.

  • @santiagomartindayenoff8600
    @santiagomartindayenoff8600 Рік тому +2

    How do i download the audio file converted?

  • @cratekane
    @cratekane 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this review. I agree. I did the three-day trial a couple weeks ago. I had trouble with the chrome extension but it works for me on iPhone. Customer support was very fast when I wrote about the chrome issue. The premium voices are quite good, including Gwyneth. But I will probably opt for one of the choices that are less of a work in progress. Speechify has sent me 50% off deals after my three-day trial so I think people could probably get it for $70 not $140

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Kate! Glad you found this review helpful and also grateful that you shared your insight and experience so others can take an educated decision on this software!

    • @cratekane
      @cratekane 2 роки тому

      @@gradehacker Thanks! speechify is promising. I signed up for their newsletter and I’m going to keep an eye on how the product develops. If they can differentiate it from the more established and advanced options, they’ll really have something

    • @MohamedWerfa-j8l
      @MohamedWerfa-j8l Рік тому

      @@gradehacker​​⁠ Hi I am Mohamed werfa! I am one of your subscribers, I like to know if this app (​​⁠speechify) is safe?

  • @wshelby83
    @wshelby83 3 місяці тому +1

    I got through nursing school with speechify!

  • @samidragonball
    @samidragonball 2 роки тому +8

    But how do I convert the sound to mp3

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому

      This might help! speechify.com/blog/text-to-speech-to-mp3/?landing_url=https%3A%2F%2Fspeechify.com%2Fblog%2Ftext-to-speech-to-mp3%2F

  • @meloo7822
    @meloo7822 Рік тому +2

    Pleeeaassse, tell me how i can download it into mp3 file after you add the voice narrator. speechify is the best app it's literally perfect really perfect the voice and everything the only problem is not having the import button on the app. Plz help😭

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  7 місяців тому

      You want to import or download as an mp3?

  • @ResellDecadence
    @ResellDecadence Місяць тому

    Great insight 😮

  • @linsqopiring6816
    @linsqopiring6816 2 роки тому +2

    You can use windows narrator but also does weird things and is hard to control. The method I like is a simple 10 line script to use windows built in sapi voice, and this gives me very good control to read any selected text in a single press of one button and it's free.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it is hard to control. Thank you for sharing your experience :)

  • @Random_Edits415
    @Random_Edits415 2 роки тому +3

    How do i download the audio TTS that the app read?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      We are not part of Speechify. But it seems you can download the file by following the instructions here. speechify.com/blog/pdf-to-mp3-linux/
      In the section titled: The 3 easiest ways to convert a PDF text to MP3 audio
      Let us know if it worked

  • @huliohuliohamijo
    @huliohuliohamijo Рік тому +1

    Is there a way to lower the volume in the chrome extension of speechify? The sound of the extension is way too loud, and I don't want to have to lower the volume of the whole computer or of chrome every time I use speechify and then change it again for everything else.

  • @fess_up_your_story
    @fess_up_your_story Рік тому +1

    Can we download the audio?

  • @Redu3
    @Redu3 Рік тому +1

    Does this thing get rid of footnotes, page numbers, and chapter titles? If not, how is it different to any other text-to-speech engines?

  • @joabloera1095
    @joabloera1095 13 днів тому

    Can you download it to iPhone and iPad and only pay one fee if both of them synced together together?

  • @NishaKumari-bu8rl
    @NishaKumari-bu8rl Рік тому +2

    Do we get the hear voices that are not purely "computerised" "machine voices" while not using the perimum version and apart from 3 days trial version. Basically a humanistic voice when not spending money for it?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  7 місяців тому

      they have updated and have numerous new voices and you can even clone your own voice. Check out the updated review here:
      ua-cam.com/video/ZahG-hOk1SM/v-deo.html

  • @NickelCityPixels
    @NickelCityPixels 2 роки тому +2

    Can you use the generated audio in video and audio productions? Speechify markets itself as a tool to help dyslexics, but if it doesn't help dyslexic content creators it shouldn't make that claim.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому

      That's a great question! We don't believe you can due to copyright laws, however reaching out to them personally can give you a more definite answer.

    • @kyoraku1149
      @kyoraku1149 Рік тому

      I've also been researching about this.
      It seems you need to paid for a plan with commercial license included, that way you can use speechify commercially.
      Perhaps you can argue that your video was not created for commercial purposes, but due to the nature of UA-cam and their ads, I don't think non-commercial video exist anymore...
      My guess is that you need to pay 139usd yearly if you want to use it for creating content.

  • @johnbrandt2167
    @johnbrandt2167 2 роки тому +5

    The model of subscription is great for companies, terrible for consumers. Why would you keep paying for something, year in and year out, and never get to finally own it???

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +1

      Ooooo that's a great question! Definitely something to that can be questioned and studied.

    • @cryptomancer2927
      @cryptomancer2927 2 роки тому

      Because something like this requires lots of computational power. This isn't some program that just does a list of set commands. It uses AI which requires a lot of GPUs to make it run. Until we get that cost down then it won't be manageable to do a buy once type model.
      There's a reason for this monthly caps.

    • @trappedcat3615
      @trappedcat3615 Рік тому

      ​@@cryptomancer2927it runs offline, so it is not endlessly using GPUs to compute speech.

    • @LizaMinouMorberg
      @LizaMinouMorberg Рік тому +1

      @@cryptomancer2927 It dosnt work properly through, I payed a lot for the service and it keeps lagging or bugging and you have to retake all the pictutes of the book you want read over and over so its ends up being more time consuming than actually just reading it!

    • @cryptomancer2927
      @cryptomancer2927 Рік тому

      @@LizaMinouMorberg I use it all the time and have had far less problems than you it seems.
      Have you tried customer support to make sure your not doing something that's causing those bugs?

  • @iamsoabundant
    @iamsoabundant Рік тому

    How can I add music to my speechify audio? Thanks in advance

  • @chillout2792
    @chillout2792 9 місяців тому

    Any alternative apps to speechify you recommend? Great helpful content thanks!

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching the video! I believe there´s one called Natural Reader. But may I ask, why are you looking for an alternative?

  • @stephensonal4082
    @stephensonal4082 8 місяців тому

    Where on the Speechify App is the word to text limit /usage shown?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  8 місяців тому

      I don´t think you can check that information, it would be nice to see those statistics though

  • @zugithomes4763
    @zugithomes4763 6 місяців тому

    Great Job Thanks

  • @Tahsin_Ahmad149
    @Tahsin_Ahmad149 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot, Sir!

  • @trackerbuckmann1627
    @trackerbuckmann1627 5 місяців тому

    So you can only listen to roughly 600 pages a month in a quality voice?

  • @brigettekellyramos
    @brigettekellyramos Рік тому +2

    I keep getting the same thing read to me what the heck do I do

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      We are not directly associated with Speechify. Have you tried reaching out to their support team?

  • @Jennifer9715
    @Jennifer9715 10 місяців тому

    I love this app. I use it every day😊😊😊

  • @Ybx.k
    @Ybx.k 10 місяців тому

    Can I download the audio??

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  8 місяців тому

      It´s a feature you can find in Speechify 3.0. Here you can see it! ua-cam.com/video/ZahG-hOk1SM/v-deo.html

  • @Purespringwater
    @Purespringwater Рік тому

    U can’t even download in mp3 format the text or anything it just simply reads and that’s all.

  • @chrish7583
    @chrish7583 4 місяці тому

    How much does it cost?

  • @baklavatv4981
    @baklavatv4981 Рік тому

    how can I download the Audio file?

  • @HDeeDee
    @HDeeDee 2 місяці тому

    Does this read text messages out loud?

  • @millennium1070
    @millennium1070 2 роки тому +6

    Thi app is a nightmare and the same goes with Sumo.
    Dont get tis app..you will waste more time dealing with the app issues than reading the material. I encounter way too many issues and had to cancel the subscription and ask for a full refund. PDF files can't be downloaded properly, subtitles were missing, many words could be read, and the list goes on.
    Please be aware that you will be meet with endless excuses about all the issues on the app.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому

      This is good to know, thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @sherri2843
      @sherri2843 2 роки тому

      Millennium, I think you meant to say can'T be....?

  • @nicolvellos6987
    @nicolvellos6987 Рік тому +1

    Seems like a really good app, but it’s just so expensive for me😭

  • @skatedd2451
    @skatedd2451 Рік тому +1

    The app keeps locking up only way to stop it is to uninstall it what's the point in that. See if you can read this. Ghjii jjjhkouf I if fhii gfijd uiojgy hoof. I it fuo

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  7 місяців тому

      We haven't encountered this before. Which method are you speaking of? iOS, Android, desktop, web, Mac?

  • @tomsawyer2112
    @tomsawyer2112 Рік тому +3

    You must be kidding! Is this a hidden advertisement? how much did they pay you?
    Not a single example of a real reading, to show intonations.
    Not a single example of how Speechify resolves the problems of non-readable content, like ------------, or footnotes, on which most text to voice readers stumble and fail.
    A free app ? a limited trial for free, then expensive subscription pay !!
    Upload my documents ??? How about privacy ???

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      So we are not paid or sponsered by them. But your point of not having samples was brought up by another comment awhile back and its a great point we missed in this video. So we actually made a short with some samples. You can find it here:
      ua-cam.com/users/shortsCNdCx0eFPfo

  • @Progressive_Alien
    @Progressive_Alien 10 місяців тому

    I wish it didn't cost $125. I wish it was more affordable considering financial barriers tend to be an issue for accessibility.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  8 місяців тому +1

      Hvae you tried the Free app? I used it a TON

    • @Progressive_Alien
      @Progressive_Alien 8 місяців тому

      @@gradehacker yes I used the free version for a year but I got sick of not just being able to add more than 5 things to read before it yelled at me so I ended up getting the pro version since I use it everyday multiple times a day. It just became a chore to delete everything all the time 🤣

  • @AllanSavolainen
    @AllanSavolainen Рік тому +1

    Why is this review missing the most important part, actual examples of the voice quality... *sigh*

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      You are absolutely right! We will let our team know of this awesome feedback and provide a way to provide actual examples

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому +1

      Speechify Voice Samples #shorts

  • @jonluckett
    @jonluckett 4 місяці тому

    Be warry of this app, there is monthly word limit that I hit after 2 days of operation.

  • @ametora1231
    @ametora1231 Рік тому

    can it read foreign languages?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Great question! It seems like it can. Here is an article direction from them on how to do it.
      speechify.com/blog/how-to-learn-a-new-language-with-speechify/

  • @jimjohngirard
    @jimjohngirard 3 місяці тому

    do i have to scan each page of a book? I thought I could scan the cover and download the audio...

  • @paulm5133
    @paulm5133 2 роки тому +2

    shouldnt you take this video down?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому +8

      Hi Paul, what's so bad about this video? We are reviewing a service that we've used so other users have a better idea of how it works.

    • @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
      @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Рік тому +1

      Some of these commenters. Haha
      Zero context and they never come back.
      Oh well, at least you’re getting some engagement.

  • @RukCipt
    @RukCipt Рік тому

    is speechify safe ?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому +1

      Safe in what sense?

    • @RukCipt
      @RukCipt Рік тому

      @@gradehacker I mean safe for use right ?

  • @kandimegahan7844
    @kandimegahan7844 Рік тому +2

    So, I paid for premium service in full but for some reason you guys have missed this fact... again. You see, I went through this all about 10 days ago, cancelled because you couldn't fix it, but then you guys offered a conciliatory price if I came back. SO I did, and here I am having paid for premium service, but denied premium service, and getting reminders to join premium service.
    I have got a better offer... Why don't you guys just provide what you promise, and what I paid for, and you never contact me again for a whole year?
    Alternatively, you could provide a refund to me and I'll go look for one of your competitors. HINT: my money is sticking with the company that can actually provide the actual service.

    • @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
      @ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Рік тому +1

      This channel is not the Speechify company. They simply reviewed the app like a year ago. You’re complaining at the wrong the people. How rude.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      We are not affiliated with Speechify's operations or support. You seem to have a valid concern and we recommend you reach out directly to their support team. Let us know how it goes!

  • @TiSIWO
    @TiSIWO Рік тому

    How does one PRACTICALLY use this? Example: A Biology Student needing to read Chapters of Chemistry, Patho. and Anatomy books, from their NATURAL (as the Publisher sold PDF) versions? NOT pre-processed manually (copy/pasted) from its original PDF into a pre-digested file for the text-to-speech reader. You all spend TOO much effort in tone of voices, etc... All FLUFFY STUFF! Most reviewers are talking about Speechfy as if it were a video game for ppl on the beach. Listen to the background music?!!!

  • @antonymbaruku9313
    @antonymbaruku9313 2 роки тому +8

    This app is trash

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      What makes you say this? We have found it to be pretty valuable?

  • @brigettekellyramos
    @brigettekellyramos Рік тому +2

    So far it sucks 139 damn

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      What do you not like about it so far?

  • @sherrymeyers166
    @sherrymeyers166 2 роки тому +2

    Good editing

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Thank you for the awesome feedback. Subscribe to our channel so you can see how we keep improving our quality thanks to viewers like you

  • @simonshield9935
    @simonshield9935 Рік тому +10

    The background music during this video is overwhelming and detracts from the presentation

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. We will keep this in mind moving forward.

    • @andrewcochrane7013
      @andrewcochrane7013 8 місяців тому

      That makes sense... folks looking for this are either neurodiverse or have other sensory challenges.. I can see how some will battle to process it all..

    • @lovepeace3927
      @lovepeace3927 5 місяців тому

      Didn't hear it at all

  • @denverhousepainter
    @denverhousepainter Рік тому +1

    Do not use. We can not get to unistall from out computers.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Oh wow that is interesting. Were you able to uninstall it? We are not a directly involved with Speechify but highly recommend you reach out to their support team for help with this.

  • @triguer1
    @triguer1 2 роки тому

    Don't even try it; very hard to cancel, and they will steal your money. Horrible app.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Are you still having trouble with this? Does not sound fun. We are directly a part or involved with Speechify but we highly recommend you reach out to their support team

  • @igoraugustusgonzalezchacin6062
    @igoraugustusgonzalezchacin6062 6 місяців тому

    8 years were more than enough of listening to Barack Obama. No thanks. I change the voice to someone with a greater morality

  • @wrestlingscience
    @wrestlingscience Рік тому +1

    next time show an example.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      thank you for your feedback. What kind of example would you like to see?

  • @AlMashihAdDajjal
    @AlMashihAdDajjal 2 роки тому +1

    This app is terrible. It doesn’t even work

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  2 роки тому

      It does have a few kinks that definitely need to be worked out to improve.

  • @malcolmjelani3588
    @malcolmjelani3588 Рік тому

    Just read the gawd-damned book.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      Haha you could do that too. That's fun 😆

  • @AceFreehley
    @AceFreehley 8 місяців тому

    3 minutes in, worthless. Get on with the sample!

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  7 місяців тому

      Patience is a virtue my dear friend. If you want to hear samples check out how we cloned our voice to create sample readings here.
      ua-cam.com/video/ZahG-hOk1SM/v-deo.htmlsi=C-Y8jO-H35-gWG-J

  • @brandongurrola835
    @brandongurrola835 Рік тому

    This app sucks! Don’t use it.

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      What has made your experience so bad with it?

    • @brandongurrola835
      @brandongurrola835 Рік тому

      @@gradehackerThe automated voices can’t properly read scanned photos of my textbooks, so it just makes it incredibly annoying to follow along. It’s not worth it.

    • @brandongurrola835
      @brandongurrola835 Рік тому

      @@gradehackerYou must know that right? Because you didn’t include a single example in the video. The least you could have done was tell us it’s 🗑️!

    • @brandongurrola835
      @brandongurrola835 Рік тому

      @@gradehackerLol, you definitely know🤣

  • @tzaki09
    @tzaki09 2 роки тому +1

    @gradehacker hi, can I use speechify to add and voice over to my PPT presentation?

    • @gradehacker
      @gradehacker  Рік тому

      That is a great question and we certainly see how it can be valuable. Were you able to find a way to do it? We are not a part of Speechify but we recommend you ask their support team on how to do this. Let us know. We are curious to know!

  • @knittingknut
    @knittingknut 2 місяці тому

    Seechifykeeps stopping mid sentence

  • @pathwaytopurpose
    @pathwaytopurpose Рік тому +1

    How can I download the audio from speechify