# VIIO - Text reader

> Voice aloud, Text to speech

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570401477](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570401477)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1570401477`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Otonye Bestman
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,207 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2021-06-05
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viio-text-reader/id1570401477)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BA00fKAiHQxHjKLwwlFcgRjmYr9h55Wh/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BA00fKAiHQxHjKLwwlFcgRjmYr9h55Wh/view?usp=sharing)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #50,556 — Overall
- #63 — text to speech
- #70 — nature
- #92 — speech to text

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1570401477)