VIIO - Text reader

Name: VIIO - Text reader
Rating: 4.7 (1206 reviews)
Author: Otonye Bestman

By: Otonye Bestman

Voice aloud, Text to speech

Features & Capabilities

VIIO is a text-to-speech Chrome extension that turns written content into audio. Copy text, capture images of documents, or upload PDFs to listen on the go with adjustable speed, voice, and highlighting for easier comprehension.

Designed for students, professionals, and anyone who prefers listening over reading, VIIO supports accessibility and learning with pitch adjustment and natural-sounding speech.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Otonye Bestman

Rating:

4.70

(1,206)

Version:

2.0.4 Last updated: 2026-05-28

Version code:

886107798

Creation date:

2021-06-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

118.01MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 53,335 ▼ 24

Other platforms

VIIO - Natural reader (v2.0.4)

430,451 4.20

(4,670)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Otonye Bestman

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viio-text-reader/id1570401477

User Reviews

VIIO is praised for on-the-go listening, helpful voices, and adjustable speed, with a free tier that some users find valuable. However, recurring problems include stability crashes, restrictive pricing and usage caps, frequent ads, gaps in content and pronunciation accuracy, and accessibility challenges for assistive-tech users. These are the most mentioned points across reviews.

Pros

Enables on-the-go listening and helps users with reading difficulties (ADD, dyslexia) stay engaged.
High-quality, natural-sounding voices (human-like vocal options).
Playback speed is adjustable for faster or slower listening.
Free tier offers meaningful value and compares favorably to alternatives.

Cons

Stability and crash issues (crashes when uploading, after updates, or when starting the app).
Price, usage limits, and monetization (325k characters/month cap; extra charges; perceived greed).
Ads interrupt the listening experience (ads appearing frequently).
Content availability and recognition quality issues (not all words transfer correctly; some mispronunciations; missing content in free tier).
Accessibility issues with VoiceOver and other assistive tech support for visually impaired users.

Recent reviews

This app is definitely not meant to read long documents. Every time I tried to upload the file. The app would crash out.

by Ne*****, 2025-03-25

Bro I paid for the HD plan what do you mean you can only listen too 325,000 characters A MONTH and then you have to pay for more characters like hello? Use another text to speech app that’s not weird

by Le*****, 2025-02-20

It’s $16.99 a month and you’re limited 325,000 words I don’t understand why there’s a limit I mean it’s reasonable but does the app get tired? Also, a lot of your books don’t get uploaded on the free version. I think I should only be charged $10 once and every time a new human voice comes out.