Everything ThreadCast does
Narration
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Multi-voice author assignment
Each unique username is hashed to a voice from your device's Web Speech library. The same username always gets the same voice, across every thread.
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Gender-aware matching
Voices are grouped by presentation, so usernames tend toward matching voice characteristics. Makes long threads with many authors far easier to follow.
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Post & comments
The main post body is read first, then comments in thread order. Nested replies are indented in tone and attribution.
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Adjustable speed
Set playback speed per session. Slower for dense technical threads, faster for casual browsing.
Queue
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Multi-thread queue
Open multiple threads into the queue without navigating away. Each queues up as a separate episode.
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Drag to reorder
Rearrange your queue freely. Change your mind after building it.
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Auto-advance
When one thread finishes, the next starts automatically. Keep listening without touching your device.
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Import / export settings
Back up your voice preferences and queue config. Move between devices or restore after reinstall.
Sleep mode
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10 ambient tracks
Hand-picked ambient audio: Burning Mist, Drifting, Evening Prayer, Mullan Sun, Paths We Left Behind, Reflections Of Light, Renew Tranquilium, Reverie, Shoreline, Transcend.
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Fade-to-silence timer
Set a timer. Audio gradually fades over the final minutes, so you drift off without a jarring stop.
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Screen-off compatible
Playback continues when you lock your screen. Works on both the Android app and Chrome with screen-off extensions.
Privacy & performance
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Zero network calls for audio
All speech synthesis uses the Web Speech API, which runs locally on your device. No audio data is ever sent anywhere.
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No account required
Install and use immediately. We never ask for an email, Google account, or Reddit login.
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No analytics on content
We collect no data about what you read. The extension operates entirely on-device.
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Minimal permissions
The extension only requests access to reddit.com. No broad host permissions, no history access.
Platforms
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Chrome Extension
Works on Chrome 88+ on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Also compatible with Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Edge, Arc).
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Android App
Native Android app currently in internal testing. Optimised for background playback and lock-screen controls.
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iOS App
Coming soon. Native iPhone and iPad app with full feature parity.