ChatGPT iOS UX gripes: read-aloud bypasses lock screen, library takes 8+ seconds to load
morqon · x · 2026-11-06
User morqon lists a batch of ChatGPT iOS app pain points:
- Can't tap read-aloud until a long streaming response finishes
- Read-aloud doesn't use iOS playback controls, doesn't show on the lock screen, and AirPods can't pause it
- Read-aloud uses older pre-live voice versions — "two different Englishmen" instead of one familiar voice
- Tiny touch targets at the bottom of responses
- Library takes over 8 seconds to load; the share sheet takes 3 seconds
- Tapping quoted "ask ChatGPT" text doesn't jump back to the original conversation
- Banked usage resets aren't shown under usage and limits — despite OpenAI being "the reset company"
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