Distill

Distill turns bestselling non-fiction into bite-sized audio you can scroll through like a social feed, transforming idle screen time into moments of learning. The app delivers 60–120 second clips narrated in a warm, conversational voice and organizes them into a personalized feed so you can discover ideas quickly. When a clip sparks interest, Distill offers a concise 20-minute summary to cover an entire book during a commute, workout, or a short break. Access to the service requires a subscription, and the selection focuses on practical topics such as productivity, business, psychology, and creativity.

Key Features

1–2 minute audio clips that capture key ideas from bestselling non-fiction; a scrollable, personalized feed that surfaces clips based on your interests and listening history; warm, conversational narration designed for easy listening on the go; an option to open a full 20-minute summary when a clip makes you want to dive deeper; broad coverage across productivity, business, finance, psychology, leadership and creativity.

Advantages

Distill makes passive scrolling productive by replacing empty time with focused learning. Short clips are easy to remember and fit into commutes, workouts, or short breaks. The app lets you sample ideas before committing to a full summary or deeper study, allowing listeners to cover many books more quickly than traditional reading habits.

Disadvantages

Full access requires a subscription, so some features are behind a paywall, and clips and summaries are condensed and may not replace reading an entire book for deep study.