Capture with less friction
Use the study formats you already have instead of rewriting everything into a fresh note app.
SiftNow turns textbook pages, notes, screenshots, and pasted text into review audio on iPhone. Instead of replaying raw text, you get a cleaner listening flow for commuting, spaced review, and exam prep.
Merge scattered study inputs into a cleaner session when you want one pass before a quiz or commute.
Start from the formats learners already capture every day.
Choose the depth of review without switching apps or losing your place.
SiftNow is an iPhone study app that turns photographed textbook pages, notes, screenshots, pasted text, and links into review audio.
| What it is | An iPhone study app that turns photographed textbook pages, notes, screenshots, pasted text, and links into review audio. |
|---|---|
| Platform | iOS (iPhone only) |
| Ways to add material | Photograph pages with the camera, import screenshots and photos, paste text, add links |
| Listening modes | Key Points, Full Listen, Terms |
| Pricing | Free plan: 15 credits per month and up to 15 generations per day. Pro: 100 credits per month and up to 20 per day. Credit packs of 20, 60, or 150 never expire. |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Korean |
| Developer | David Yin |
Last updated: 2026-10-10
The app is designed for material people actually revisit: textbook pages, printed handouts, handwritten notes, screenshots, and saved text that need to become listenable again.
Use the study formats you already have instead of rewriting everything into a fresh note app.
SiftNow helps raw study material sound guided, concise, and easier to replay during review.
Today Review, saved items, and overview generation turn one listen into a repeatable study habit.
The product flow stays intentionally simple: bring in the study material, reshape it for audio, listen anywhere, then revisit the important items with context.
Photograph a textbook page or handout, add a screenshot, note, link, or pasted text in seconds.
Turn scattered material into a script shaped for review audio instead of flat read-aloud playback.
Use Key Points, Full Listen, and Terms to match the time and attention you have.
Save what matters, build one new recap, and come back later without losing your momentum.
Everything below maps to the actual product direction already visible in the app.
The app opens with a review-oriented home instead of an empty utility screen.
Turn multiple notes, pages, or screenshots into one guided recap when time is short.
Study the same content at different levels of depth without changing tools.
The capture flow is simplified around what learners already collect every day.
Choose a voice that fits the session, then speed up or slow down for the right pace.
SiftNow caches processed audio so later sessions feel faster when you come back.
The site and the app both lean into multilingual study use. Learners can choose the landing page language immediately instead of hunting through settings first.
Step-by-step pages for textbooks, screenshots, exam prep, and commute study.
Turn lecture slides, class handouts, and study guide pages into review audio on iPhone.
Prepare for exams by listening to your notes and screenshots as audio on iPhone.
Turn saved screenshots, lecture slides, and whiteboard photos into audio on iPhone.
Turn textbook and reference book pages into review audio on iPhone.
Use commute time to study.
SiftNow is built for learners who deal with scattered study material and want a cleaner review workflow on the move.
It works best with study material such as textbook pages, notes, screenshots, and saved text that benefit from repeat listening.
Yes. The current landing experience and app direction both prioritize English, Korean, and Japanese study flows.
Yes. SiftNow keeps your playback context, supports saved review lists, and caches prepared audio for smoother returns.
No. The product is deliberately shaped around review behavior, not one-off read-aloud playback.