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Devices, Browsers and the Mobile App

Learning Clarity runs in a web browser on any device — phone, tablet or laptop — and there are also iOS and Android apps. Everything in the web version works on a phone screen, including the voice features, provided you allow microphone access when asked.

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Most of the questions here come from one confusion we created ourselves: mentioning the mobile app in one place without ever saying whether the website works on a phone. It does.

The Web Version, on Any Device

There is nothing to install to get started. Signing in from a phone browser gives you the same product as a laptop — creating topics, Explain Mode, quizzes, exams, podcasts and spoken conversations all work. Use a current version of whichever browser you prefer and keep it up to date, since the voice and audio features rely on capabilities that older browsers may not have.

The iOS and Android Apps

There are native apps for iPhone and Android as well. They are worth having if you study on a phone regularly, and there is one thing that can only be done there: deleting your account permanently is available in the mobile app, not on the web.

A laptop is easier for uploading a large set of files and for sitting a long timed exam. A phone is better for listening to a podcast episode or having a spoken conversation while you are out.

Microphone Permission

The spoken conversation needs access to your microphone, so your browser or phone will ask for permission the first time you start a call. If you decline, the call cannot hear you — you can still type your side of the conversation instead, and the answer still comes back spoken. If you declined by accident, the permission can be re-enabled in your browser's site settings or your phone's app settings.

Listening While You Are Doing Something Else

A podcast episode can be downloaded as an MP3, which is the option to use when you will be somewhere with poor signal or want it in your usual audio app. Read-aloud sections play inside the app rather than downloading, and the podcast player keeps playing while you move around the rest of the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work on my phone, or do I need a laptop?
It works on a phone. The web version runs in a phone browser with the same features as a laptop, and there are also iOS and Android apps. A laptop is simply more comfortable for large uploads and long exams.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, for both iPhone and Android. You do not need it to use Learning Clarity, but it is convenient if you study on a phone often.
Which browsers are supported?
Any current, up-to-date browser. Keeping it updated matters most for the audio and voice features, which use capabilities older browsers may lack.
It is not hearing me during a spoken conversation.
Microphone permission was most likely declined or blocked. Re-enable it in your browser's site settings or your phone's app settings, then start the call again. In the meantime you can type your side instead and still get a spoken reply.
Why can I not delete my account on the web?
Permanent account deletion is available in the mobile app. If you only ever use the web version, you will need to install the app to complete it.