Astound - Voice & Speech Coach Reviews

by Brooklyn095

When I first started using Astound I was very impressed. I stopped using it for awhile, I recently decided to start using it again but this time I was going to pay for the premium version. I’m happy I started using it before the free trial was up, Astound no longer works. Every time I go to listen to my recording it sends me to my Home Screen. I was able to cancel before I was charged. I’m now on the hunt for a similar app.

by Alicia728

I wanted to train my voice to be deeper and more resonating so I’ve been using Astound as a part of my morning routine. I do love the contents and could tell the difference almost immediately, as I got more conscious of the impact my body and mind can have on my voice. I also like how Astound eases you into various techniques.

That said, Astound needs to be updated more often. Due to some bugs, it keeps shutting down as soon as I click on the icon. There’s a bit of buffering for, like 3 seconds, and then it shuts down. This has happened before and also this last 4,5 days. I also don’t know why I get logged out so often as well as the routine I choose (e.g. “speaking in front of a group” or “articulation”) doesn’t come up as the very first thing on top. Last time I was on Astound , the category I had downloaded didn’t play Day 2 for some reason and I was stuck in Day, even though I already finished that routine twice.

Given that it’s a training app that requires one patience and consistency to keep up, it’s so frustrating that technical glitches like these occur this often and in so many different ways to sabotage my desire to develop a good habit. Plus, I have a 6-month deal and it feels like I’m not getting the most out of what I paid for. I really hope they’re able to fix these issues so that it can become the greatest app that it truly deserves to be.

by Happyfux

Astound is fun and easy to use. The lessons are great and I love that I can compare past recordings of my voice. After a couple of days I decided to subscribe via my email. I signed up on my iPad and I can’t access the paid content on the iPhone app. Another issue on the iPad app the description of the lessons don’t fully show up. For example: “This pack helps you find your authentic vocal pitch so that you can gain your listeners trust and make them trul...” I tried deleting Astound and signing in again yet still I have the same issues. Astound has a ton of potential and I really hope these problems can be fixed as I’d love to go through more of the lessons.

by Codebro1

This is generally a good app, but with some rough edges. I did the 30 day challenge, which I felt gave me some good help with my voice. However, there were a few things I disliked, which all contribute to one big thing: there wasn’t enough attention to detail in the design of Astound. Here’s why:

- There were quite a few typos.
- Numerous tips are given to you to help improve your voice (such as speaking is just breathing out) but there isn’t anything like a cheat sheet to help you remember these in case you forget
- The 30 day challenge tells you voice training is something you need to practice each day, but doesn’t tell you how to after it is completed.
- It is hard to tell the difference in purpose between the “out of bed” and “early bird” workouts. Their names seem like they mean the same thing: a workout you do early in the day.

All in all, the voice training given in Astound is excellent. Astound ’s design just needs to given more attention to detail.

by Nat Dogg 2020

I’ve emailed the developers twice with no response. Extreme waste of the yearly subscription I bought. Developers like the subscription model and I bought into it because I saw value in Astound but one does expect responses when what they’ve paid for no longer works. I expect that this review will get a similar response to what previous reviewers have gotten - please send an email. Well I have done that already. I would like the developers to please respond.

by Agreenleaf98

All of the exercises are locked for premium subscriptions only. I would have liked to explore Astound before purchasing. Instead I’m deleting it.

by BertLarry

I am locked out of my current subscription.
Tons of clever exercises blending mind/body discipline like yoga, ChiGong , and actors workshop, all of which I am familiar with but the sets are well thought-out. The pace is excellent and the model is really great ( beautiful and friendly face with clear motions that teach well)!.However I would repeat each session 2 or 3 times to be fully warmed up. I like it a lot but do I need to once again delete and reinstall to recover my subscription ? I already lost a crop of recordings ( very useful function ! ) thank you great job.

by Ckotzas

I am an architect and a big part of my job involves speaking to groups of people with a confident voice. Astound has been great in improving that ability, I have found it particularly useful as a voice warm up before big client presentations. Thank you this app!!!

by Anilsamoil

I’m recording feature of this is the best out there. I have compared a few and this allows you to record and get feedback on tempo and amplitude. It’s as helpful as the exercises.

by Aeonius

I just gave a presentation to a group in a large conference room. For the first time ever, I felt like I had plenty of breath and I could reach the back row without straining my voice. I didn’t have to keep clearing my throat. That tremor in your voice when you are nervous? NOT a problem!
The exercises seem so simple but they really worked for me. In the past I always thought that I don’t sound as confident as I feel and Astound has helped me turn that around.
Contrast this with the speech coach who wanted $8000 for six months of online coaching. I feel that Astound is a fantastic deal!
A big thank you to the developers.

by Sparks040

Day 1 my voice registered a sad 55! I also noticed a 5-6 second pause before I spoke. Just a few lessons later and I’ve doubled my score. Astound rocks! I’m also taking a class and this is so much faster.

by Iiooppjjhhggttrreeess

Astound is great I found my voice some thing different I always refused to record my voice while talking to friends because I wasn’t satisfied with my voice but now I have a confidence to record it.

by Design Professinal

Where was Astound last week? I had a presentation and was very nervous to speak in public. Astound has been providing me with the skills necessary to be more confident when speaking in public. Game changer!

by SFShopper123

I did the warm ups only a few times. My recordings show a major improvement! I went from squeaky Lauren Bacall to the real deal Bacall. Amazing. Highly recommend. Thank you, this app!!

by Mikeivystandsup

I’ve been a comedian for a while and I’m looking for ways to improve voice training is definitely making a difference and just a few simple exercises is making a huge change. Fun app!

by SVP In Finance

I am on the phone a lot and in meetings for work. I know it's important to have an authoritative voice but I don't have time to attend classes nor do I want to spend money on a dedicated coach.
I love Astound as I can do the exercises on the go, during my commute, or a coffee break and I get helpful tips and reminders.

by Just-jewels

I like it, nothing quite like Astound . I wasn’t really trying to improve my voice but I know it needed improvement anyway, and then I ran into Astound while strolling for other apps and I thought I should give it a try because, why not? Turns out I really like it.

by TBearPR23

Love Astound. have started to use it every day and have seen some excellent results. I’ve never been able to fold my tongue, but after using Astound I found that my tongue flexibility has greatly improved and can easily fold it now. I am also learning a great deal about how to improve my speaking ability

by Direno

I am a busy surgeon who is also giving talks at national meetings. I was looking for ways to elevate my vocal presence on stage and came across this app. I have been using it for a few weeks now and must say I am blown away. It’s been guiding me step by step on how to improve my voice and I feel confident as ever in my speaking abilities both publicly and in private with my patients. Big Thank You to the developers for a great app!

by Worldtavelr10023

I am a busy physician and having a strong confident voice helps me in my interactions with my patients and colleagues. I have been looking for a way to improve my voice, especially for large public speaking events. I am very busy and don’t have the time for one on one training. Astound is great and I can use it whenever I have free time. I have learned so much about my own voice and I am starting to notice improvements already. Highly recommend!

by C.Raine

I really enjoy Astound. So much so, this is my first review and I also purchased a subscription. I noticed the reminders to use Astound stopped right after I subscribed, almost immediately. I’m wondering if that is intentional. I would have emailed but it asked for a review.

Just to reiterate, Astound is wonderful.
Thanks!