# Viro - Eco-Friendly AI — user reviews > 38 indexed App Store user reviews of Viro by Viro Climate Action, Inc, rated 4.90/5 from 188 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viro-eco-friendly-ai/id6747270877/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viro-eco-friendly-ai/id6747270877.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 175 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (13 of 38) ### 5/5 — AMAZING APP! *2026-05-16, version 4.9* A more eco-friendly alternative to generative AI apps like ChatGPT and Gemini!!! Although it still may have a minor effect on the environment, it is much better than any other apps. There is no paywall! That is amazing! This is great for students and teachers who use AI! This is absolutely amazing. We can’t stop people from using AI, but we can limit the impact! <3 ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-04-23, version 4.8* • Doesn’t waste as much battery as other AI apps • Private • Eco-friendly You get more WH from using other models besides Viro, like GPT and Gemini. There’s also Claude as another model option. The only thing negative I’ve noticed is that you feel inclined to use [this] AI more, because you’re helping the planet by giving in to your addictions. This definitely makes a better alternative, and if you have a relapse, you can visit this AI app instead of an AI app or website that’s harmful to the environment. Viro AI is amazing. ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-04-14* I prefer no AI, but when it's needed, I always use Viro because the earth comes first. I know that Viro shares my earth-conscious values, so I'm proud to use it. It works just as well as other AI apps, but with a clear mission: to help the planet and keep AI from bringing harm to it. That's an app I can get behind. ### 5/5 — Same ai but better for the planet *2026-04-12* I’ve been using ChatGPT for a long time but I recently found out how damaging it is to the environment so I started using this. I’m still using ChatGPT and Claude, but I’m doing it with a cleaner conscience and helping to clean the ocean. My personal impact might not be huge but it’s something, and I’m glad I get to make that small difference. ### 5/5 — This app is great *2026-04-01* I’ve only been using this app for a few hours but it’s just as good as chat gpt and other big AIs whilst helping the environment ### 5/5 — ChatGPT but better *2026-03-26* Gave me the same answers as ChatGPT but it’s eco friendly and js an excellent app! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-03-25* Sometimes it cuts off while having already wrote a couple sentences and it starts writing a new one, that’s the only issue I’ve had so far. Otherwise I thank you all for making this app, I quit chatgpt and got this app and I’m very glad I did! I really hope we’ll all make a big enough difference.. ### 5/5 — My opinion *2026-03-24, version 4.6* This app is obviously way better then using any over ai what wastes clean water or harms the environment I definitely recommend it’s exactly like normal ai except it’s a better cause and it’s just better in general ### 5/5 — AI without destroying the planet *2026-03-08, version 4.4* I’ve been against using AI due to the negative impact it’s been having on the environment, but do believe it to be a useful tool. Viro has been a great alternative and I look forward to how it can further better the environment, and the projects they support. ### 5/5 — GREAT APP!! *2026-03-06* I fully think this app is gonna go big one day! ### 5/5 — Great alternative *2026-02-21* Was super disappointed when I realized my use of AI was hurting the planet. Really glad I’m able to use eco friendly AI now ### 5/5 — Cool app! *2026-02-17* Gotta use AI, hate the energy suck - VIRO makes it better!! ### 5/5 — AI that is environmentally friendly *2026-02-11* It is a genuinely impressive AI app. Since it's powered by clean energy, I don’t feel guilty using it like I do other similar AI apps. It's not just smart, but it also aligns with my values by reducing its carbon footprint. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a tech solution that's kind to the planet. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Review *2026-05-02* It doesn’t even know what the date is. I asked it and it said it was August 23, 2024. Obviously it’s not. I corrected it and made a new chat and it still isn’t working. This thing DOESNT work and it is very slow. ### 2/5 — Love the concept, but it doesn’t work that well *2026-02-25* I’ve tried a few queries and if you just want a summarized google response it can do that, but image generation has yet to work, and some queries just result in an error message ### 3/5 — Is it really? *2026-03-01* How do people know that it’s eco friendly or not? Just because it says so doesn’t mean it is. **Developer response:** Hi - great question! In the app tap SUSTAINABILITY, scroll down, tap PROJECTS WE SUPPORT. This will show you details of each climate project and PROOF OF COMMITMENT. Or, tap the image of each climate project and you'll find the same info. You can read all about our work in the app on the SUSTAINABILITY page. ### 3/5 — I want to love this app SO bad… *2026-02-26* I genuinely want to love this app. I deeply appreciate the mission behind Viro — the eco-friendly model, climate focus, built-in stats, personas, web search, workspaces, photo gallery, private “cloud,” and even the eco store. The fact that it’s free while offering so many thoughtful features is honestly impressive. The vision is there. However, the usability right now makes it extremely difficult to rely on. Some consistent issues I’ve experienced (on both web and mobile): • The send button frequently doesn’t work. • “No connection” errors appear randomly, even with strong internet — and the only fix is starting an entirely new chat. • You can only upload one photo at a time. • If you send one photo and later need to send more in the same message, you can’t. • Buttons are clickable but sometimes do nothing. • The + icon in the text bar is often hidden or doesn’t respond. • You can’t type while it’s generating. • You can’t rename chats half the time or move them into projects. • You can’t edit messages. I understand this is a newer app, and I’m more than willing to accept minor glitches — but right now it feels like every single chat runs into an issue. That makes it hard to use consistently. I’m leaving this review because I truly believe in what Viro is trying to build. The ideas and features are strong. If the stability and core functionality improve, this could be one of the best AI platforms available. I hope the team keeps refining the experience — because I really do want to use and support this long-term. ### 4/5 — Love this app! *2026-06-02* I love how eco friendly this app is, and I like how it’s free. but I feel like we should also be able to edit our previous chats no matter what. Bc I will literally send something and then it doesn’t make sense and I can’t edit it. Another thing is I wish it could have a notes section so you can keep your notes in the app so you’ll be basing your schoolwork off the notes. I understand the app is still new, but these are just recommendations that I’d love to see in the future ### 4/5 — Love it ! *2026-02-01* This app is super great, I love how you can switch between models at actually anytime. One of two flaws I’m seeing is that sometimes numbers don’t show up the same on mobile and laptops. Another is that there’s no way to make a memory, personality, or organization for this AI, which was one of my favorite parts of chatgpt. **Developer response:** Hi - thank you! Your review inspired many much needed updates. Organization - we've made organizing chats into Projects much simpler. You can also Pin chats to the top of the sidebar for quick access. Personality - You can now teach the AI who you are in Settings>Personalization. Also, you can now create Personas to give the AI a personality. You can interact with multiple Personas in one conversation. Memory - We have improved AI memory across conversations. Thank you again, have a great day! Feel free to email any recommendations to nick@viro.app :D ### 4/5 — Good app has some bugs that need fixed *2026-01-24* It's a great app. It makes an effort to save the planet and its pro version only costs $9.99/YEAR which is far less than the pro versions of the apps that run the LLMs that this app uses like Gemini and ChatGPT. It is also genius how you can switch between Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, and Viro's AI model mid conversation in case one model starts bugging out or giving inaccurate answers or if you have a preference for which LLM app you used to use before you decided you just wanted to become more environmentally conscious. It allows you to rename conversations as well. The reason I'm writing this review though is because there's a few bugs that need fixing and one is that sometimes the LLM cuts off mid response and I have to send it another message to ask it to complete its thought even after purchasing the pro plan. The other is sometimes it won't generate an initial response at all no matter what LLM I use it will throw an error message and I have to try again with a new chat or by hitting the refresh button or by trying another LLM, in which with those native LLM apps I never had an issue with this unless of course I was out of free chat storage and they wanted me to pay up or wait a certain amount of time. It would also attract more people if the app could incorporate Microsoft's Copilot AI as well, but I wouldn't reccomend incorporating Grok lol. ### 4/5 — Green means Viro *2025-11-12* Firstly, I love the app, I love the idea and I love the pledge you guys are making towards a better future and a better earth! Knowing that my impact matters and seeing the progress and benefits of that is something unique and exciting to see in the Ai race. This is an overall great project and app that I’m sure will start a little slow, but gain much traction as more people realize the negative impact that normal Ai is presenting towards our environment! I wrote a lengthy email to your support team already, however I’ll sum it up because there’s always room for improvement. I’m on an iPhone 15 Plus and while the Ui is really good, but I know that you can “polish the edges” to be even smoother! Some things to consider could be organizing conversations by adding custom folders like GPT which is a good feature instead of just scrolling through hundreds of different conversations. One issue i’m facing is that at certain times the Ai tends to cut its responses short and I’ll have to prompt it to pick up where it left off. To add, sometimes the Ai doesn’t generate a response due to a network connection, even though I’m connected to cellular and home wifi. Lastly, my account subscription status is having trouble verifying within settings. I’ll receive a message that says “Cannot verify subscription status” occasionally, but a refresh takes care of that issue. Overall, really solid app Viro! I’ve recommended it to my friends and family and I can’t wait to see the positive changes both environmentally and technologically for what’s in store for this app! Let’s keep the ball rolling and make a difference! ### 5/5 — Best AI hands down! *2026-08-28* Literally does everything all the other AI’s do, but it’s eco friendly and better for the planet! Literally can answer any prompt, never any glitches, really love this app ### 5/5 — Please fix it. *2026-08-27* I have been noticing that the chat doesn’t fully load longer chats, Please fix it, because it also interferes with messaging it, and it also just says (ViroAi/Gemini) on the persona in the chat when I back out of the app. So if you can fix it that will be appreciated, I really love this app, but it has some Bugs that need fixing. ## Most praised reviews (8 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-20* I think it’s good to be able to protect the planet and still be able to use AI since AI become such a big part of society and it’s very helpful and day-to-day life. I feel like it would be hard to just let it go but with this AI, you can do both you can use AI in your day-to-day life while still protecting The environment ### 5/5 — Current fave eco AI chat *2026-08-14, version 5.5* I’ve tried lots of eco AI chats and currently finding Viro the best and most accurate thanks to Gemini being an option. Huge fan! Great to see they’ve ironed out some kinks like typing anything used to be painfully slow (although I did experience this just now while sharing an image). Big up Viro! 🙏 ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-08-01* It works exactly like ChatGPT. But it’s better for the environment, if you want to make a little difference and not totally give up AI then this is the best thing to use. ### 5/5 — It’s a Good Alternative *2026-07-06* okay this is a good alternative but i wanted to bring some things to your attention I ran into some errors where the model will generate an image or mistake my prompt for trying to generate an image when i’m not and it’s annoying AI art is so uncomfortable to look at and i’m against generative AI art but the AI generating images when i didn’t prompt them to is not great ### 5/5 — What AI should be *2026-06-26* Its just like another ai but it has so many advantages. I love this for so many reasons. As people, we are ruining and destroying everything and so little is done to try to reverse it. And things like this ai can just make a small impact to try and reverse our actions. I really want to see more people in all their power to choose to help revive our dying ecosystems. ### 5/5 — Best Ai thing out there, much better than Chat Gpt *2026-06-09, version 5.1* I love that it’s eco friendly and actually works ### 5/5 — I love this app *2026-06-07* This is better then chat gpt it can help you with anything I actually found a hairstyle to do with a pixie cut I love this app and it doesn’t hurt animals good job. ### 5/5 — Other AI models *2026-05-31* This app is perfect, you can chat with AI guilt free, while also enjoying different models. However, I would love it if you guys could add other AI models like Grok too. Other than that, it’s really useful. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*