What is QuickCast?
QuickCast is an iOS app that turns any URL, text, or PDF into a personalized podcast in seconds. AI extracts key points and reads them out in conversational, news or lecture-style voices, complete with glossaries and transcripts to enhance learning.
Problem
Users manually read articles or use basic text-to-speech tools to consume written content, facing robotic audio outputs, lack of summarization, and time-consuming conversion processes.
Solution
An iOS app that uses AI to extract key points and convert URLs/texts/PDFs into podcasts with customizable voices (conversational, news, lecture styles), glossaries, and transcripts.
Customers
Busy professionals, students, and lifelong learners who prefer audio-based learning or multitasking.
Unique Features
Generates podcasts with chapter summaries, glossary explanations, and transcript exports for enhanced retention.
User Comments
Saves time during commutes
Helps absorb complex topics via structured audio
Natural-sounding voices improve focus
Glossary feature clarifies jargon
Easy to use for on-the-go learning
Traction
Launched in 2024 (exact version/date unspecified)
Featured on ProductHunt (specific ranking/traction data unavailable)
Market Size
The global text-to-speech market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2022 (Statista) and is projected to grow at 14.6% CAGR through 2030.
