Get the gist of anything in five minutes.
GistWise turns big ideas into short, fact-checked audio lessons you can enjoy on a walk, a commute or a coffee break. Pick what you're curious about. Press play. Get a little wiser every day.
Free to start · No credit card needed · iPhone and Android
Big ideas, small moments.
You don't need an hour or a course to learn something real. Each Gist delivers one clear idea in 3 to 5 minutes: a hook that makes you curious, the essentials explained simply, and a one-line recap that helps it stick.
- ✓Fits your dayLearn while you walk, cook, commute or wait in line. No screen time needed.
- ✓Easy to rememberShort lessons with a quick recap quiz help ideas stay with you.
- ✓Builds a habitA few minutes a day adds up. Streaks keep you coming back.
Curious to confident in three steps.
Pick your interests
Choose 3 to 5 topics you love, from AI and space to history, money and psychology. Change them anytime.
Press play
Your daily feed brings fresh Gists picked for you, plus a Gist of the Day. Each one is 3 to 5 minutes.
Get a little wiser
Check what you learned with a quick quiz, keep your streak alive, and follow learning paths to go deeper.
Your first Gist is one tap away.
GistWise is free on iPhone and Android. Download it, pick a few topics you're curious about, and start listening in under a minute. Every new account gets 7 days of Premium free.
Free to start · No credit card needed · iPhone and Android
Everything you need to learn on the go.
Thoughtfully designed for listening, built on accuracy, and simple enough to use with one thumb.
Fact-checked, every time
Every Gist is checked by multiple AI models against its sources, then reviewed by a person before it's published.
Sources you can see
Open any Gist to see where the facts came from. No mystery, no clickbait, just clear and trustworthy learning.
Made for listening
Warm, natural narration. Background play, lock-screen controls and speeds from 0.75× to 2×.
Listen offline
Download Gists before a flight or a subway ride and keep learning without a signal.
Quick recap quizzes
Three fast questions after each Gist lock in what you heard. It takes less than a minute.
Streaks and learning paths
Build a daily habit with streaks, and follow short learning paths to go from the basics to real understanding.
Whatever you're curious about.
From how AI works to why the sky is blue, there's always a new Gist waiting for you.
So simple, you'll learn on day one.
No setup, no syllabus, no homework. Open the app and you're learning within seconds.
Start free. Upgrade when you're hooked.
Learn something new every day for free, or unlock the full library with Premium.
Free
A daily dose of curiosity.
- Gist of the Day, every day
- The first Gist of every learning path
- Choose 3 to 5 favorite topics
- Daily streaks
- Sources on every Gist
Premium
Unlimited learning, anywhere.
- Unlimited access to every Gist
- New Gists added every week
- Offline downloads
- All learning paths and recap quizzes
- Playback speed up to 2×
Prices in US dollars. The free trial applies to the annual plan. Cancel anytime in your App Store or Google Play settings.
Questions, answered.
What is a Gist?
A Gist is a short audio lesson, 3 to 5 minutes long, that explains one idea clearly: a hook, the key points, and a quick recap. Each Gist comes with its sources and a short quiz.
Who creates the Gists?
Gists are researched and written with the help of AI, narrated with a natural AI voice, checked against their sources by multiple AI models, and reviewed by a person before they're published.
How do you make sure they're accurate?
Every fact in a Gist is tied to a source and checked before publishing. Topics like health, money and law get extra checks by three different AI models and a human review every time. If you spot an error, tap "Report an issue" and we'll fix it.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. Premium members can download Gists and listen anywhere, with or without a connection.
Is GistWise really free?
Yes. The free plan includes a new Gist of the Day every day. Premium unlocks the full library, offline listening and more.
Which devices does it work on?
GistWise is available for iPhone on the App Store and for Android phones on Google Play.
Is GistWise professional advice?
No. Gists about health, money, law and similar topics are for general education only and aren't a substitute for professional advice.
Five minutes from now, you could know something new.
Download GistWise free and start your first Gist today.
