SumsItUp
SumsItUp is an AI-based application that enables users to abridge and reformulate online content according to their requirements. Equipped ...
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What is SumsItUp?
SumsItUp is a free AI-powered tool that summarizes web links, text, and concepts into clear, concise summaries in your chosen format, style, and language. Users can share content from apps like Safari, Chrome, or news readers directly to SumsItUp using Apple's share function, then select options for language, format, length, and style before generating a summary in about 10 seconds. After receiving the summary, users can listen to it via AI text-to-speech with the appropriate accent or share it through apps like Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Key features include summarization support for over 90 languages with output available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese; multiple format options ranging from paragraphs to lists to poems; preloaded styles like 'a tech blog for non-experts' and 'highlighting risks to my privacy'; and the ability to create custom style modifiers saved in Settings. The tool removes tracking tags and personal information from URLs before processing and only handles publicly accessible content.
SumsItUp is designed for teachers who want age-appropriate current events for students, analysts reviewing financial reports, privacy advocates decoding privacy policies, social media influencers generating quick posts, digital designers breaking down technical articles, and business professionals catching up on content while on the run. It serves anyone who wants to save time accessing information through customized summaries they can read, listen to, and share.
SumsItUp pricing
Pricing model: Free
Completely free. The service shows ads while your summary is being created to cover costs. The company hopes to continue offering this service for free thanks to support from advertisers. By engaging with ads that interest you, you help support the app and ensure it stays free for everyone. No paid plans or subscription tiers are mentioned.
SumsItUp pros
- Completely free to use with no paid plans required
- Supports summarization in 90+ source languages
- Outputs summaries in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Generates summaries in about 10 seconds
- Multiple format options including paragraph, lists, bullet points, poem, speech, social media post
- Preloaded styles for different use cases like tech blog for non-experts
- Custom style creator with saved modifiers in Settings
- AI text-to-speech with right accent for chosen language
- Share summaries directly to Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Share from any app using iOS share function
- Removes tracking tags from URLs before processing
- Age-appropriate summarization for different grade levels
- Custom modifiers for specific focuses like gross margin or privacy risks
- No re-entry needed to test different formats and styles
- Beta version with active feedback collection for improvements
SumsItUp cons
- Shows ads while summary is being created
- Only summarizes publicly accessible content, not paywalled articles
- Limited output language options compared to 90+ source languages
- No guarantee service will remain free indefinitely
- Beta status means features may change
- Cannot access restricted or paywalled content
- Users should not submit URLs with personal or sensitive information
- Requires iOS share setup or manual pasting to use
Frequently asked questions about SumsItUp
How do I use SumsItUp?
Share a link or text directly to the app using Apple's share function or simply paste it. Then choose your summary's Language, Format, and Length. You can also pick a Summary Style or create a Custom Style. Hit SumsItUp! and your summary will be ready in about 10 seconds. You can then listen to it, share it, or go back and play around with the format and style without re-entering the text.
How much does SumsItUp cost?
It's free. The app shows ads while your summary is being created to cover costs. The company hopes to continue offering this service for free thanks to support from advertisers. By engaging with ads that interest you, you help support the app and ensure it stays free for everyone.
What languages does SumsItUp support?
The app can understand text or links in 90+ languages and provide summaries in your choice of English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese. If you use the Text To Speech feature to listen to your summary, it will have the right accent for the chosen language.
What are Styles and how do I use them?
Styles add a unique touch to summaries. You can pick from preloaded styles like 'a tech blog for non-experts' to simplify technical details, 'highlighting risks to my privacy' to focus on privacy concerns, 'a parent to a 13 year old' for a friendly tone, or 'using hashtags and emojis' for social media. Mix and match styles with different Formats like Bullet Points, Speech, or Social Media Post. Select or type your style, choose your format, and hit SumsItUp!
Can I add my own custom styles?
Yes. Select 'Custom Style' and enter your unique style. Navigate to 'Settings' to add your own Style modifiers to the list and save yourself typing next time. You can also remove any preloaded modifiers on that page to tailor the list to your liking.
How do I add SumsItUp to my iOS Share Shortcuts?
Go to any app from which you want to share content and tap the share icon (a square with an arrow pointing upwards). Scroll right on the top row of icons and tap 'More'. Click 'Edit' in the top-right, find SumsItUp in the list of Apps, toggle the switch to ON, then click 'Done'. Now SumsItUp will be one of the options when you tap the share button.
Is it safe to submit URLs to SumsItUp?
The app values privacy and has a script that processes URLs to remove tracking tags or personal information before summarization. It only works with publicly accessible content. However, users are strongly advised against submitting URLs with personal or sensitive information. More details are available in the Privacy Policy.
Can SumsItUp summarize links that aren't publicly accessible?
No, it cannot summarize links that aren't publicly accessible. The AI needs full access to the text to create a summary. If a link has paywalled or restricted content, the app respects those barriers, aligning with Apple's emphasis on intellectual property rights.
How do I know SumsItUp is really checking the link I gave?
Since the app is in Beta, it's a good idea to double-check that the summary matches the link. Try creating a Custom Style like 'featuring quotes from the original link' to see if the summary pulls in the right info. If you find something off, report it. Cool Custom Styles should be shared to make SumsItUp better for everyone.
What use cases does SumsItUp serve?
Teachers can summarize news for various age groups appropriately. Analysts can use custom modifiers focusing on specific metrics like Gross Margin or annual sales growth. Privacy advocates can decode privacy policies by formatting as a list with 'Highlighting risks to my Privacy'. Social media influencers can generate short clever posts for links. Digital designers can break down technical articles into bullet points without tech jargon. Business professionals can catch up on content via summaries especially when they can have them read to me while on the run.