Listen to Pocket - Lisgo is the text to speech app for the web
Free
1.44for iPhone, iPad
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About Listen to Pocket - Lisgo is the text to speech app for the web
for iOS11, Voicepaper 2 will be released soon for Lisgo users since Lisgo won't work on iOS11. Voicepaper 2 supports Pocket, Dropbox, Evernote and Copy and Paste to import texts and web pages. Please submit your email here to get notified when it's available. bit.ly/voicepaper2
Lisgo reads web articles saved in Pocket aloud to you with a natural-sounding voice.
With Lisgo, You can enjoy interesting articles while you're cooking, exercising, or commuting.
◆Supported language voices?
English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Italian.
◆What is Pocket?
Pocket(formerly Read It Later) is a free service which allows you to save articles you encounter online.
◆How do I use Pocket?
Create your account for free at http://getpocket.com.
Then, install Pocket's browser extension or a bookmarklet on your browser, so you can save articles to your Pocket queue in one click.
Pocket is also integrated in many kinds of apps for News, RSS, and Twitter including Flipboard, Reeder, Tweetbot.
For example, if you're using Twitter, you can configure it so that links embedded in a post can be sent to Pocket in two clicks.
With Lisgo, you can fetch your Pocket reading list, and listen to them on the go.
◆Does Lisgo support RSS feeds, Instapaper, or other services?
Lisgo only supports Pocket.
By the way, if you use https://ifttt.com/, you can import newly updated RSS feeds into Pocket automatically.
Lisgo reads web articles saved in Pocket aloud to you with a natural-sounding voice.
With Lisgo, You can enjoy interesting articles while you're cooking, exercising, or commuting.
◆Supported language voices?
English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Italian.
◆What is Pocket?
Pocket(formerly Read It Later) is a free service which allows you to save articles you encounter online.
◆How do I use Pocket?
Create your account for free at http://getpocket.com.
Then, install Pocket's browser extension or a bookmarklet on your browser, so you can save articles to your Pocket queue in one click.
Pocket is also integrated in many kinds of apps for News, RSS, and Twitter including Flipboard, Reeder, Tweetbot.
For example, if you're using Twitter, you can configure it so that links embedded in a post can be sent to Pocket in two clicks.
With Lisgo, you can fetch your Pocket reading list, and listen to them on the go.
◆Does Lisgo support RSS feeds, Instapaper, or other services?
Lisgo only supports Pocket.
By the way, if you use https://ifttt.com/, you can import newly updated RSS feeds into Pocket automatically.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.44
Last updated on Nov 19, 2013
Old Versions
on iOS11, download Voicepaper 2 https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1273954643.
*Why Voicepaper 2?
Hi, I had been updating the original Voicepaper and Lisgo until iOS6 era, and since iOS7 came out, I couldn't update it because of iOS7 bugs technical reasons. Since then, I couldn't update it and stopped updating it because of tech, voice engine contracts, and cost reasons.
Since then, I'd been paying the Voice engine fees and only doing user support, but a lot of people still keep downloading Voicepaper and Lisgo even though they are old iOS6 eran apps.
in 2017, I decided to develop a new text to speech app from a scratch using a different voice engine for Voicepaper and Lisgo users by combining Pocket, Evernote and Dropbox supports.
Finally, in Sep 2017, I could release Voicepaper 2 just before iOS11 release.
It supports 25 languages with male and female voices without additional purchases, and you can edit pronunciations too.
Speaking of voice engine, if I use enhanced voices, I personally like it better than the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo ones.
Because the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo had one-time purchase payment, please understand that you need to pay again to use Voicepaper 2 so that I can keep it developing in the future.
*Why Voicepaper 2?
Hi, I had been updating the original Voicepaper and Lisgo until iOS6 era, and since iOS7 came out, I couldn't update it because of iOS7 bugs technical reasons. Since then, I couldn't update it and stopped updating it because of tech, voice engine contracts, and cost reasons.
Since then, I'd been paying the Voice engine fees and only doing user support, but a lot of people still keep downloading Voicepaper and Lisgo even though they are old iOS6 eran apps.
in 2017, I decided to develop a new text to speech app from a scratch using a different voice engine for Voicepaper and Lisgo users by combining Pocket, Evernote and Dropbox supports.
Finally, in Sep 2017, I could release Voicepaper 2 just before iOS11 release.
It supports 25 languages with male and female voices without additional purchases, and you can edit pronunciations too.
Speaking of voice engine, if I use enhanced voices, I personally like it better than the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo ones.
Because the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo had one-time purchase payment, please understand that you need to pay again to use Voicepaper 2 so that I can keep it developing in the future.
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Version History
1.44
Nov 19, 2013
on iOS11, download Voicepaper 2 https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1273954643.
*Why Voicepaper 2?
Hi, I had been updating the original Voicepaper and Lisgo until iOS6 era, and since iOS7 came out, I couldn't update it because of iOS7 bugs technical reasons. Since then, I couldn't update it and stopped updating it because of tech, voice engine contracts, and cost reasons.
Since then, I'd been paying the Voice engine fees and only doing user support, but a lot of people still keep downloading Voicepaper and Lisgo even though they are old iOS6 eran apps.
in 2017, I decided to develop a new text to speech app from a scratch using a different voice engine for Voicepaper and Lisgo users by combining Pocket, Evernote and Dropbox supports.
Finally, in Sep 2017, I could release Voicepaper 2 just before iOS11 release.
It supports 25 languages with male and female voices without additional purchases, and you can edit pronunciations too.
Speaking of voice engine, if I use enhanced voices, I personally like it better than the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo ones.
Because the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo had one-time purchase payment, please understand that you need to pay again to use Voicepaper 2 so that I can keep it developing in the future.
*Why Voicepaper 2?
Hi, I had been updating the original Voicepaper and Lisgo until iOS6 era, and since iOS7 came out, I couldn't update it because of iOS7 bugs technical reasons. Since then, I couldn't update it and stopped updating it because of tech, voice engine contracts, and cost reasons.
Since then, I'd been paying the Voice engine fees and only doing user support, but a lot of people still keep downloading Voicepaper and Lisgo even though they are old iOS6 eran apps.
in 2017, I decided to develop a new text to speech app from a scratch using a different voice engine for Voicepaper and Lisgo users by combining Pocket, Evernote and Dropbox supports.
Finally, in Sep 2017, I could release Voicepaper 2 just before iOS11 release.
It supports 25 languages with male and female voices without additional purchases, and you can edit pronunciations too.
Speaking of voice engine, if I use enhanced voices, I personally like it better than the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo ones.
Because the previous Voicepaper and Lisgo had one-time purchase payment, please understand that you need to pay again to use Voicepaper 2 so that I can keep it developing in the future.
1.43
Oct 8, 2013
Refresh Control Bug Fix
1.42
Sep 28, 2013
Pull To Refresh Hidden Issue FIX.
This version handles the issue that pull to refresh indicator on iOS7 is hidden.
This version handles the issue that pull to refresh indicator on iOS7 is hidden.
1.41
Aug 21, 2013
Hello, this is a big update for Lisgo.
@Auto Language Detection
@Voice Speed Customization
@Bug fixes
In this version, I want to introduce two important feature additions for Lisgo Plus users.
First, the auto language detect feature switches languages based on the text you load automatically.
Now, you don't need to go to settings every time you want to change voice language.
Also, it saves voice speeds for each language, so you can set different voice speeds for several language voices.
Next, you can customize voice speed more. For example, sometimes you want to use faster voice speed than x3. You can do it now.
Other than that, this version fixes the issue that you could not change voice speed in some situation at v1.20. A few crash issues also have been fixed.
Enjoy!
@Auto Language Detection
@Voice Speed Customization
@Bug fixes
In this version, I want to introduce two important feature additions for Lisgo Plus users.
First, the auto language detect feature switches languages based on the text you load automatically.
Now, you don't need to go to settings every time you want to change voice language.
Also, it saves voice speeds for each language, so you can set different voice speeds for several language voices.
Next, you can customize voice speed more. For example, sometimes you want to use faster voice speed than x3. You can do it now.
Other than that, this version fixes the issue that you could not change voice speed in some situation at v1.20. A few crash issues also have been fixed.
Enjoy!
1.40
Aug 9, 2013
Hello, this update has changes for free users.
First, the free speech limit has changed to 15 minutes a day, but previous users who used additional free speech time bonus can use them again.
Second, I removed ads displayed for free users completely.
That is because implementing ads itself was one of reasons for unexpected crashes, and I decided to change the business model based on upgrading payment only.
Last, downloading voice file can be done in the background so that users are not forced to wait at an one screen.
First, the free speech limit has changed to 15 minutes a day, but previous users who used additional free speech time bonus can use them again.
Second, I removed ads displayed for free users completely.
That is because implementing ads itself was one of reasons for unexpected crashes, and I decided to change the business model based on upgrading payment only.
Last, downloading voice file can be done in the background so that users are not forced to wait at an one screen.
1.38
Jun 22, 2013
Hi, this update has two big changes.
1.Lisgo handles deleted items from Pocket when reloading.
2.Removed the confirm button on right swiping to archive.
1.
Several people complained about the lack of the feature, but Pocket API doesn't support detecting deleted items on refreshing.
So, I decided to refresh all items to handle that when you reload items. Only down side is that list order will be refreshed too, but speaking and reading positions remain on each items.
2.
I made the confirm button not to archive items by mistake, but for most people, it is just annoying and prevents you to archive items quickly. So, I decided to remove the function.
This is the big design choices, and I took time before exciting them, but I believe this is good ones in the end.
Other than that, I fixed several minor issues.
As always, if you like Lisgo, I'd appreciate it if you recommend it to others on the Review Lisgo of Settings.
Thank you!
1.Lisgo handles deleted items from Pocket when reloading.
2.Removed the confirm button on right swiping to archive.
1.
Several people complained about the lack of the feature, but Pocket API doesn't support detecting deleted items on refreshing.
So, I decided to refresh all items to handle that when you reload items. Only down side is that list order will be refreshed too, but speaking and reading positions remain on each items.
2.
I made the confirm button not to archive items by mistake, but for most people, it is just annoying and prevents you to archive items quickly. So, I decided to remove the function.
This is the big design choices, and I took time before exciting them, but I believe this is good ones in the end.
Other than that, I fixed several minor issues.
As always, if you like Lisgo, I'd appreciate it if you recommend it to others on the Review Lisgo of Settings.
Thank you!
1.36
May 31, 2013
- Price down to $1.99 for voice purchases
- Disabled iCloud backups for unnecessary files
- Improved network usages
- Disabled iCloud backups for unnecessary files
- Improved network usages
1.35
Mar 29, 2013
Hello, this is Non.
This version fixes the issue that free users cannot get additional free speech time.
This is too critical bug for Lisgo, sorry for that.
This version must fix the issue.
This version fixes the issue that free users cannot get additional free speech time.
This is too critical bug for Lisgo, sorry for that.
This version must fix the issue.
1.34
Mar 27, 2013
Hello there, this is Non.
Recently, I am working on an app which is similar to Lisgo, but for long articles or books.
My dream is to make it easy to switch between reading and listening, then make reading itself easy for everyone.
Lisgo is one step for this, but Lisgo is optimized for short web articles, so I've been developing a new app from the scratch.
Anyway, this update fixes several crush issues which occurred sometimes, but there are not so many changes in UI parts.
I would like to answer several questions or requests from the recent store review here.
from Fwdkfwdkfwdk
"Lisgo sometimes shows articles in the queue even though they aren't in Pocket"
Sorry, Lisgo reload articles which archived in Pocket when you reload articles within Lisgo, but it doesn't handle articles which deleted in Pocket. This is related to the limit of Pocket API.
"The iPad app could be more well thought out. You can't rotate the iPad app in landscape. It could use a sidebar/text split navigation in landscape."
I have to admit that I am not taking so much time on iPad version, even though Lisgo is universal. I am taking more time on iPad part for the next app, and I might be able to reuse these codes for Lisgo in the future.
from Joewolf312
"It could improve flow and pronunciation."
I'm using the third party text to speech engine for Lisgo, so basically I can't improve the speech part myself, sorry. However, pronunciation is very important part for text to speech app, so I've been thinking about good solutions.
Thanks for downloading Lisgo again, as always, I would appreciate it if you could write your feedback or requests on the App Store Review.
Regards,
Non Umemoto
Recently, I am working on an app which is similar to Lisgo, but for long articles or books.
My dream is to make it easy to switch between reading and listening, then make reading itself easy for everyone.
Lisgo is one step for this, but Lisgo is optimized for short web articles, so I've been developing a new app from the scratch.
Anyway, this update fixes several crush issues which occurred sometimes, but there are not so many changes in UI parts.
I would like to answer several questions or requests from the recent store review here.
from Fwdkfwdkfwdk
"Lisgo sometimes shows articles in the queue even though they aren't in Pocket"
Sorry, Lisgo reload articles which archived in Pocket when you reload articles within Lisgo, but it doesn't handle articles which deleted in Pocket. This is related to the limit of Pocket API.
"The iPad app could be more well thought out. You can't rotate the iPad app in landscape. It could use a sidebar/text split navigation in landscape."
I have to admit that I am not taking so much time on iPad version, even though Lisgo is universal. I am taking more time on iPad part for the next app, and I might be able to reuse these codes for Lisgo in the future.
from Joewolf312
"It could improve flow and pronunciation."
I'm using the third party text to speech engine for Lisgo, so basically I can't improve the speech part myself, sorry. However, pronunciation is very important part for text to speech app, so I've been thinking about good solutions.
Thanks for downloading Lisgo again, as always, I would appreciate it if you could write your feedback or requests on the App Store Review.
Regards,
Non Umemoto
1.33
Mar 13, 2013
Hi, this is Non.
In Tokyo, it's getting warmer little by little and I can't wait for spring to come now.
My macbook air was so cold when I was coding in winter, so I hope spring makes me
work more on developing. :)
Anyway, there are 4 important changes on this update.
1 Double tap the text to start playing
You used to long press the text and choose "select" to start playing from the text you want, now it's much easier.
You just double tap the text and that's all.
2 Additional Voice Speed
If you keep using Lisgo, you get used to the fastest speed easily.
So, I added 2.5x speed in this version and made the speed of 3x much faster.
Nowadays, I am using 2.5x and 3x personally.
3 Ads position for free users changed
Ads position has been moved to the list screen from the text screen.
It also shows admob or iAd ads from this version, so hopefully it can earn some penny to support the sever cost on Lisgo.
4 Restore feature
Now, you can restore your previous in-app purchases easily from settings when you switched your iOS devices and activate your Lisgo Plus or voice language downloads again.
Thanks for using Lisgo, and I'd appreciate it if you could write your wishes or feedbacks on Lisgo at the App Store Review.
Thanks,
Non
In Tokyo, it's getting warmer little by little and I can't wait for spring to come now.
My macbook air was so cold when I was coding in winter, so I hope spring makes me
work more on developing. :)
Anyway, there are 4 important changes on this update.
1 Double tap the text to start playing
You used to long press the text and choose "select" to start playing from the text you want, now it's much easier.
You just double tap the text and that's all.
2 Additional Voice Speed
If you keep using Lisgo, you get used to the fastest speed easily.
So, I added 2.5x speed in this version and made the speed of 3x much faster.
Nowadays, I am using 2.5x and 3x personally.
3 Ads position for free users changed
Ads position has been moved to the list screen from the text screen.
It also shows admob or iAd ads from this version, so hopefully it can earn some penny to support the sever cost on Lisgo.
4 Restore feature
Now, you can restore your previous in-app purchases easily from settings when you switched your iOS devices and activate your Lisgo Plus or voice language downloads again.
Thanks for using Lisgo, and I'd appreciate it if you could write your wishes or feedbacks on Lisgo at the App Store Review.
Thanks,
Non
1.32
Mar 4, 2013
Hello there, this is Non Umemoto.
This time, there are not so many changes, just small fixes. But, the next update will include the several improvements on usability, so stay tuned.
Also, I'd appreciate it if you could write how you use Lisgo and requests for future updates on the store review.
Ok, anyway, this is the change for 1.32, enjoy!
Update:
◎Japanese highlight shifting issue fixed.
◎Removing help views button added.
◎Prevent going to lock screen while downloading a voice.
◎Removed URL links on text view.
This time, there are not so many changes, just small fixes. But, the next update will include the several improvements on usability, so stay tuned.
Also, I'd appreciate it if you could write how you use Lisgo and requests for future updates on the store review.
Ok, anyway, this is the change for 1.32, enjoy!
Update:
◎Japanese highlight shifting issue fixed.
◎Removing help views button added.
◎Prevent going to lock screen while downloading a voice.
◎Removed URL links on text view.
1.31
Feb 20, 2013
New:
★ You can switch different language voices by purchasing additional voices.
★ http links will be converted to URL to make them easy for listening.
★ Page change sounds have been changed.
Fixes:
◎ Article title shows correct results with now playing icon.
◎ Other minor bug fixes.
★ You can switch different language voices by purchasing additional voices.
★ http links will be converted to URL to make them easy for listening.
★ Page change sounds have been changed.
Fixes:
◎ Article title shows correct results with now playing icon.
◎ Other minor bug fixes.
1.30
Jan 31, 2013
- Lisgo Plus sale $9.99 => $4.99
As this 1.30 is a huge update, Lisgo Plus is available for a discounted price now. Don't miss this opportunity if you haven't updated yet.
- New Voices Available
Lisgo now supports multiple language voices.
English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Italian.
- Pocket OAuth Login
Due to the change of Pocket SDK, please log in to your Pocket account using OAuth from this version.
As this 1.30 is a huge update, Lisgo Plus is available for a discounted price now. Don't miss this opportunity if you haven't updated yet.
- New Voices Available
Lisgo now supports multiple language voices.
English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Italian.
- Pocket OAuth Login
Due to the change of Pocket SDK, please log in to your Pocket account using OAuth from this version.
1.21
Jan 18, 2013
- APP SIZE UNDER 50M
You can download or update Lisgo without WIFI connection now.
- SHARE MENU
Share Lisgo and Review Lisgo menus have been added. I'd really appreciate it if you could kindly share or review Lisgo.
You can download or update Lisgo without WIFI connection now.
- SHARE MENU
Share Lisgo and Review Lisgo menus have been added. I'd really appreciate it if you could kindly share or review Lisgo.
1.20
Jan 8, 2013
- Performance Improvement Implemented a better memory management system for the speaking component.
- Change Lisgo Plus to a one time purchase
Lisgo Plus has been changed from a subscription based model to a one time purchase. The customers who already purchased a 6 month subscriptions will automatically have their version upgrade to unlimited version.
*more details from Lisgo Blog.
http://lisgo.tumblr.com/post/40020521836/lisgo-plus-is-a-one-time-in-app-purchase-now
- Change Lisgo Plus to a one time purchase
Lisgo Plus has been changed from a subscription based model to a one time purchase. The customers who already purchased a 6 month subscriptions will automatically have their version upgrade to unlimited version.
*more details from Lisgo Blog.
http://lisgo.tumblr.com/post/40020521836/lisgo-plus-is-a-one-time-in-app-purchase-now
1.19
Dec 17, 2012
- LANDSCAPE MODE
iPad version supports landscape
- FREE VOICE ACCESS
You can get monthly free voice access with easy tasks.
- BUG FIX
Annoying scrolling bug has been fixed
iPad version supports landscape
- FREE VOICE ACCESS
You can get monthly free voice access with easy tasks.
- BUG FIX
Annoying scrolling bug has been fixed
1.18
Dec 8, 2012
◆Update
- Supports iPad
- Lisgo Plus purchase scheme has become easier.
- First Month Special Offer for Lisgo Plus added.
◆Fix
- AdBanner crush issues has been fixed.
- Supports iPad
- Lisgo Plus purchase scheme has become easier.
- First Month Special Offer for Lisgo Plus added.
◆Fix
- AdBanner crush issues has been fixed.
1.17
Dec 1, 2012
Lisgo Plus Lost Issue on 1.66 Fixed.
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience with 1.66 update for Plus subscribers. Your plus subscription must be back on this update.
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience with 1.66 update for Plus subscribers. Your plus subscription must be back on this update.
1.16
Nov 28, 2012
◆Update
- Show an archive button after swiping right on reading list.
- Settings view simplified.
- Localization for Japanese.
- Free users can use text to speech up to 3 hours a month.
◆Fix
- Fixed the crash issues on several situations.
- Fixed the issue that detecting online connection via bluetooth as offline.
- Show an archive button after swiping right on reading list.
- Settings view simplified.
- Localization for Japanese.
- Free users can use text to speech up to 3 hours a month.
◆Fix
- Fixed the crash issues on several situations.
- Fixed the issue that detecting online connection via bluetooth as offline.
1.13
Nov 12, 2012
◆Bug Fix
Crush issue during log in and reset password views.
Some sentences skipped during the speech.
◆Update
Night mode enabled on the reading list view.
Adjusted voice speed button on night mode.
Shortened shared link for Lisgo.
Feedback box added.
About view added.
Disabled app review prompt feature.
Version update notification added.
Crush issue during log in and reset password views.
Some sentences skipped during the speech.
◆Update
Night mode enabled on the reading list view.
Adjusted voice speed button on night mode.
Shortened shared link for Lisgo.
Feedback box added.
About view added.
Disabled app review prompt feature.
Version update notification added.
1.1
Oct 31, 2012
Better Performance.
1.0
Oct 9, 2012
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Listen to Pocket - Lisgo is the text to speech app for the web supports English, Japanese
