Native app

Ask & Summarize
Terse is an iOS app that summarizes web articles and answers questions using AI. It is designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac users who want to save time reading online content.
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- 2024-02-19
About Ask & Summarize
What is Terse
Terse is a utility app for Apple devices that summarizes web articles. It allows users to get concise summaries of any web page directly from their browser or within the app. The app is powered by AI and also provides instant answers to questions. It requires no login and can be used with Siri. Terse is available for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac (with Apple M1 chip or later).
Key features
Key features include article summarization via the share button in a browser or within the app, AI-powered question answering, and support for Apple Watch for on-the-go access. The app does not require a login, and users can ask questions using Siri. It also offers a watch widget for quick launching. The developer states that no data is collected from the app.
Use cases
Terse is useful for individuals who want to quickly grasp the essence of long articles without reading them fully. It can be used by students, researchers, or professionals who need to process large amounts of information. The AI question-answering feature can help solve specific queries, as noted in a user review where it helped with a music technique issue. It is also handy for Apple Watch users who want to ask questions on the go.
Pricing
Terse offers a free version with in-app purchases. A subscription is required to unlock all features. Users can choose a monthly subscription at $3.99 or an annual subscription at $39.99, both with a free trial. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are available at https://www.maadotaa.com/askprivacy.
Questions
Ask & Summarize FAQ
- What is Ask & Summarize?
- Ask & Summarize is an AI tool available as a native app. Terse is an iOS app that summarizes web articles and answers questions using AI. It is designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac users who want to save time reading online content.
- Is Ask & Summarize a web app, an extension or a native app?
- Ask & Summarize is a native app.
Listed in the AITOOLIST index since 2024-02-19.
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