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24 alternatives to Loon

Like Pocket, but for audio

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Loon launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pocket Listen▲425

   Reading is hard. Listen to articles instead.

   2015 · getpocket.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pocket 7.0▲295

   Save and read news, articles, & videos that fuel your mind

   2018 · getpocket.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pocket for iMessage▲143

   Share your favorite stories without leaving the conversation

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Summit▲109

   Summarized news in your pocket

   2016 · varunshenoy.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hear▲234

   Unlimited control over real-world sounds

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MinimaList▲248

   Task, reminder & to-do list

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pocket Casts▲202

   Powerful podcast manager for iOS & Android. New v.5 release.

   2014 · pocketcasts.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Audioknot 2▲81

   Pocket for podcast episodes

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   LINER for Pocket▲225

   Highlight your Pocket articles

   2017 · getliner.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Readtime ▲68

    Helps me get through my pocket

    2013 · readtimeapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pocket Programming▲94

    Learn to code with your smartphone

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Humin▲225

    A smart(er) phonebook

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Melon▲62

    A headband to improve your focus

    2014 · usemelon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Share Your Pocket▲119

    Share your Pocket list with friends and other people

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Myriad▲83

    The ultimate audio batch processor

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tung▲96

    A social podcast player

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    PocketSuite▲131

    Mobile scheduling, payments, and messaging for service pros

    2016 · pocketsuite.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    eyeson▲83

    Smart & live video meetings for teams

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Do for Mac▲123

    Run productive meetings

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Parcel▲121

    An audio resource for founders

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Pocket▲61

    Save great stories from all over

    2014 · getpocket.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Sawtooth▲86

    Edit, listen and record audio without leaving your browser

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    PocketSuite▲112

    Business messenger for the service economy

    2017 · pocketsuite.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →