# Vision Australia, VA Connect > Accessible digital library for audiobooks, e-books, magazines, and newspapers. (iPhone/iPad app by Vision Australia.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-australia-va-connect/id1051618020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vision Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/487506268) - Category: Books - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 53 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Swedish - Released: 2015-11-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-australia-va-connect/id1051618020/reviews.md ## What is Vision Australia, VA Connect? Use the VA Connect app to read publications that are available through i-access, Vision Australia’s online Library service. The app’s accessible interface allows you to search, select and read a vast range of books and other publications. You can also subscribe to magazines and daily newspapers. The app includes a player that can read audio and text-based titles by streaming them from your online bookshelf or download them to read offline. Among many other features, the player remembers your reading position and you can add your own bookmarks. You can also adjust playback speed, set a sleep timer and adjust the app to suit the way you like to read. To use VA Connect you must be a Vision Australia Library member. To become a member call 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ## Key features - Search and read books/publications - Stream or download content - Adjustable playback speed - Bookmarking and reading position memory - Subscribe to magazines and newspapers - Accessible interface ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-australia-va-connect/id1051618020/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Keep getting logged out *2026-03-03* It is so frustrating. I keep getting logged out of the app almost daily at the moment. Sometimes it keeps my place and setting and sometimes I have to reload everything and find where I am in the book. The book is always downloaded previously when this happens. ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-01-22* Can you please add a music section so I can listen to Wu-Tang? And NWA. I’m a big fan of swear words and explicit content and 90s hip-hop so can you please allow more explicit content on the platform? Also, can you please remove the 20 book limit for the bookshelf? I don’t see why it’s there otherwise I think it’s a great app thank you. Have a nice day. ### 2/5 — Still keeps logging out *2024-09-01* After years of complaints, this essential and generally good app still keeps logging me out almost daily and now due to my worsened vision and control, I have to ask my partner to help me. Please fix?? ### 3/5 — Frustrating *2023-03-05* This should be a good app. It’s well designed and easy to use and has all the features I’ve come to expect in an audiobook app. But it keeps logging me out. I’ve been logged out 4 times in the last two days. And each time I get logged out I have to download all my books again and find where I’m up to. And redo my settings. This has to be fixed for the app to be useable. **Developer response:** Thank you for reporting this and we are sorry that your experience using VA Connect is poor. We have had a similar report and are investigating the cause to remedy this for you and other users. In the meantime, please also check the strength of your network connection as low bandwidth can cause books to take an extraordinary time to download and eventually the app will shut itself off. For further assistance, please call the Vision Australia library on 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ### 1/5 — Hard to use when blind *2023-01-08* The app is giving on going issues, the app will continually log the user out. Being blind it’s impossible without help from my family, I live alone so I need to call them to come over and help me. This happens weekly. I need the app fixed so I can be more independent and enjoy my taking books more often……. **Developer response:** Thank you for reporting this and we are sorry that your experience using VA Connect is poor. We have had a similar report and are investigating the cause to remedy this for you and other users. Please also check the strength of your network connection as low bandwidth can cause books to take an extraordinary time to download and eventually shut itself off. For further assistance, please call the Vision Australia library on 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ### 2/5 — Keeps forgetting login *2022-01-11* Have been entering my partner’s user name and password constantly, it keeps forgetting them and then just keeps showing password error. So I have to reboot phone for her. So I’m the end, an app meant for vision impaired people can’t actually be used without someone else’s assistance. Otherwise, it’s a useful app, when it can actually be used **Developer response:** Thank you for persisting with the app despite the frustration you have experienced. We are still trying to replicate the problem to understand what may be causing it. To allow us to understand the problem better and to try to help you, could you please call the Vision Australia library on 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ### 1/5 — Regular library app is far superior *2021-07-21* I'm turning away from this app for audiobooks, my regular library app (Libby) is far better, more efficient, user friendly and has better quality recordings. Recently the VA app keeps adding books to my shelf that i haven't requested and i have to waste time removing them. What's that about? Vision impaired people deserve better than this. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that your experience using VA Connect was poor. Please note that an improved version of the app is available for you to install. Books are automatically added to your bookshelf because of a user preference setting on your Library account. To allow us to help you with your preferences, please call the Vision Australia library on 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ### 4/5 — One problem *2020-12-30* Since the new update there is no way for the daisy format audiobook to see not say the page number this in itself is not a major problem but the fact there is no switch to turn this off so while you’re immersed in a book you’ll hear 75 or whatever page number you up to in the middle of your story all I ask is that you add an a on off switch for this feature I have called them and yet they still have not done anything yet **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We have taken your feedback on board and an improved version of the app is available that has a user configurable setting that allows you to turn off the reading of page numbers that interrupt the flow of the narration. ### 3/5 — Last up date *2020-12-27* I would like to know how to get rid of magazines and newspapers I know longer want to see I finally got in but I do not like this update I have to remove something to 3 times before it goes and I do not call VA new layout user friendly With this last up date I have been logged out of my account and cannot get back in **Developer response:** Thank you for your efforts to use the app and reporting the issue. It appears that there is an issue related to your username and password. To allow us to understand the problem and help you, please call the Vision Australia library on 1300 654 656, or email library@visionaustralia.org ### 2/5 — Still buggy *2020-11-27* I love the new format but books still drop out. I’m trying deleting then reinstalling. Then I’ll spend an hour trying to find where I was up to in the book. But when it does work it’s sealed! ## Frequently asked questions about Vision Australia, VA Connect ### How do I become a Vision Australia Library member to use VA Connect? To become a member, you can call 1300 654 656 or email library@visionaustralia.org. Membership is required to access the VA Connect app's features and library content. ### Can I use VA Connect offline? Yes, VA Connect allows you to download audio and text-based titles to your device, enabling you to read them offline. This feature is useful for reading without an internet connection. ### What devices does VA Connect support? VA Connect is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating system. ### How often is VA Connect updated? The app was last updated on March 25, 2024, with version 5.10. Vision Australia regularly updates the app to improve functionality and add new content. ### What kind of content can I find in VA Connect? VA Connect provides access to a vast range of books, magazines, and daily newspapers. The library includes both audio and text-based publications. ### Does VA Connect offer a free trial? As the app is free to download and use for Vision Australia Library members, there is no separate free trial period. Membership grants full access. ### What are the age restrictions for VA Connect? VA Connect has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The content is generally appropriate for children and adults. ### Can I customize the reading experience in VA Connect? Yes, VA Connect offers several customization options. You can adjust playback speed, set a sleep timer, and the player remembers your reading position and allows for bookmarks. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.13.3 — 2026-09-02 Fixed minor bugs and issues. ### 5.13.2 — 2026-08-04 Fixed minor bugs and issues. ### 5.13.1 — 2026-06-11 Fixed minor bugs and issues. ### 5.12.16 — 2026-05-13 New: App notifies user if a new version is available New: Sorting option in the local bookshelf New: Press Previous once to revert to previous position, press twice to revert to start of section Updated welcome & getting started screens on first use Updated User Guide Improved layout of menus and lists, and increased size of quick access and menu buttons Improved handling of books with incorrect filenames Improved MacOS support: Spacebar to play/stop, Arrow keys to navigate Bug fixes Technical updates to ensure operation with the latest OS and devices ### 5.10 — 2024-03-25 - New welcome screen and onboarding information on first use - New Quick Access buttons in the Bookshelf screen - New ability to select multiple titles to download or remove - Resolved issue of last reading position not being stored on app closure - Resolved issue of Bluetooth headset connection being lost in some circumstances - Resolved scaling issue when the text size was set at the highest option - Improved playback of downloaded books in offline mode - Improved Settings menu - Improved text scaling based on the accessibility option. - Code refinement to improve reliability ## Apps similar to Vision Australia, VA Connect | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Our Yarning by Library For All](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-yarning-by-library-for-all/id6443837157) | — | Free | Books | | [TopStories-A Virtual Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541) | 4.8 (45) | Free | Books | | [Wownovel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wownovel/id1616766256) | 3.7 (14) | Free | Books | | [Australian Citizenship Test 27](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-citizenship-test-27/id6479373408) | — | Free | Books | | [Deakin Borrow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deakin-borrow/id1525835693) | — | Free | Books | | [ReadCloud](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcloud/id480442716) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Vision Australia - [Life Ready Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-ready-games/id6501970342) All apps by Vision Australia: https://appshunter.io/developer/487506268 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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