Recast

Turn articles into audio summaries with AI.

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What is Recast?

Recast is a productivity tool that turns articles into audio summaries with AI. Recast is an iOS app converting articles into educational audio dialogues, suited to iOS users wanting to consume written content via audio during commutes and exercise.

Recast is an application for iOS devices, that simplifies lengthy articles by transforming them into engaging, educational, and accessible audio dialogues.

How do you use Recast?

  1. 1Download Application
    Download Recast from the App Store for free.
  2. 2Personalize Feed
    Launch the app, and answer a couple of questions to personalize your feed and suggestions.
  3. 3Connect Account
    Next, either type in your email, or sign in with your Apple account to get started.
  4. 4Discover Mode
    Scroll the feed as it populates Recasts based on your preferences. Play them directly in the feed, or add to your lists if you want to take action later. Click on the articles to view them in text.
  5. 5Add Recast
    You can also add your own Recasts by choosing that option in the bottom center of the screen. Just type in the URL of the source, and hit "Recast" to add it to your list.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Audio dialogue format is more engaging than read-aloud transcriptsAI
  • Reduces screen time while still consuming written contentAI
  • Useful for commute and exercise listeningAI

Cons

  • iOS-only — Android users locked outAI
  • Audio quality depends on TTS voice naturalnessAI
  • Crowded category against Speechify and similar TTS toolsAI

How much does Recast cost?

Free trial

Recast app and Chrome Extension are both free to download and use!

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Pricing

For faster processing, playback speed control, no ads, offline mode, and personal RSS feature, subscribe to the Pro plan for only $9.99 per month. To make sure it's a good investment for you, Recast offers a 7-day free trial.

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Refund policy

Refund policy has not been specified, but it's safe to assume the Apple terms apply.

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Support

Get in touch with the support by pressing "Give Feedback" in the application to send an email, or try starting a conversation on Twitter.

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Integrations

You can link your favourite podcast player to your Recast queue thanks to the RSS feed feature.

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Features

With Recast, you save time by listening to articles instead of reading them. You also lower screen-time on your phone, understand content more deeply as the article is explained to you not just summarized, and more.

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Frequently asked questions about Recast

  • How much does Recast cost?
    For faster processing, playback speed control, no ads, offline mode, and personal RSS feature, subscribe to the Pro plan for only $9.99 per month. To make sure it's a good investment for you, Recast offers a 7-day free trial.
  • Does Recast offer a free trial?
    Recast app and Chrome Extension are both free to download and use!
  • How do you use Recast?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 5 steps: 1. Download Application 2. Personalize Feed 3. Connect Account 4. Discover Mode 5. Add Recast.
  • What does Recast integrate with?
    You can link your favourite podcast player to your Recast queue thanks to the RSS feed feature.
  • What are the limitations of Recast?
    iOS-only — Android users locked out. Audio quality depends on TTS voice naturalness. Crowded category against Speechify and similar TTS tools.
  • What is Recast's refund policy?
    Refund policy has not been specified, but it's safe to assume the Apple terms apply.

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Added5/23/2023

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