Oration: Listen PDF Summary Reviews

by Razorball123

I’ve tried uploading multiple pdfs and it’s never managed to render a single one completely

by TheGreenGoose

Misadvertised as a free app, instead, this has a a hidden $9 monthly subscription. Rated 1* for lack of transparency.

by Bnoof

I love the simple interface; there is a single "upload" button. But using it only generates an error for me. Without any documentation or help to know WHY it is generating an error, it's worthless to me.

by Acohen5769

I purchased the $8.99/mo plan and immediately Oration stopped working, kept not recognizing I have a subscription so I can't upload anything new, and the "restore" button functionality simply doesn't work. I even tried to click Signup for trial and even that button functionality didn't work. App is useless, cancelling my sub

by Chandlerb

If you spend a lot of time in the car like most of America Oration is for you! It allows me to listen to articles and white papers like they’re audiobooks while I’m stuck in traffic. Super helpful

by Bdubz2468

this app is an absolute game changer! As a professional with an incredibly hectic schedule, Oration has transformed the way I engage with scientific publications. Converting PDFs into audiobooks is a stroke of genius, allowing me to seamlessly absorb valuable information on the go. The clarity of narration is impeccable. Five stars for making my busy life a little easier and for bringing innovation to the realm of academic consumption. Highly recommend to anyone looking to optimize their learning while on the move!

To the developers, I have a few suggestions that I hope to see in future iterations:
- the page refresh isn’t very intuitive (you have to pull down the screen to refresh to get an update on the PDF processing status)
- split out PDFs that are still processing versus audiobooks that have completed processing into different pages on Oration

by The_Angry_Panda

I work in a place that has me reviewing tons of PDFs and this has changed the rate at which I can digest information. Giving me the full and summarized options is amazing. I’ve tried others but this is the absolute best!

by MarkusCT

There are definitely kinks to work out with Oration but unlike competitors they take advice from their users and actively develop on it. Customer service is great and the UI is basic but intuitive. I’m looking forward to seeing where Oration goes!

by Katroznik

As a scientist, I need to read a ton of papers daily, which is a hassle. Oration has been a game-changer for me. It helps me identify papers that are going to be helpful to my research. Its ability to generate detailed summaries for each paper section is amazing. These summaries have become my go-to, especially during commutes. I love that to do my job, I don’t always need to be tied to a computer or drown in printed papers. I also use it for journal clubs when I don’t have time to read the entire paper but want to know what’s going on and be ready to discuss the science! Fantastic app

by Omnomnominus

Works well and as advertised

by Productivity Yay!

I’m a big fan of summarized notes. I try to keep up with research as much as I can. Oration helps me do just that. Amazing!

by RS216

I love Oration! I've been using it for my school work and it's been a life saver as I can listen to PDFs on walks which gets me up and out of my chair. Highly recommend

by SkyBolts

thank u

by BostonGJM

Very handy for college readings materials on the go!