# VO Calendar

> VoiceOver-exclusive weekly calendar with smart summaries and voice memo input. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom van Zummeren.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-calendar/id508386832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom van Zummeren](https://appshunter.io/developer/421359413)
- Category: Productivity, Medical
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2013-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-calendar/id508386832/reviews.md

## What is VO Calendar?

NOTE: Can only be used together with VoiceOver (for blind and partially sighted people).

VO Calendar is a weekly calendar specifically designed to be used with VoiceOver.

The result of this VoiceOver-only design is not only a smoother navigation through the app. It also makes it possible for the VoiceOver speech to give smart summaries depending on the context. This prevents you from having to go through each event
Individually. 

Existing events are automatically synchronized. If you prefer not to type, you can record voice memos instead. 

You can use VO Calendar with the VoiceOver gestures you are used to.

However, there is an even faster way. With the screen being split into two halves you can scan the right half of the screen with your right thumb. A single tap with your left thumb then is enough to activate the concerning function. After getting used to you will find out this helps you to browse through your calendar even quicker.

The left bottom always contains the ‘Return’ button so you can still reach it with your right thumb (being an L-shaped layout). At the top left you can always find a summary of the current screen content. In case you are left-handed you can swap left and right.

Note: If you have multiple calendars configured, VO Calendar will show all concerning events. New events will be assigned to your iPhone’s default calendar. Change the default calendar in: Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Default Calendar.

VO Calendar is developed in cooperation with Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for blind and partially sighted people (www.visio.org).

We appreciate your opinion and are always interested in hearing from you. Feel free to leave your feedback in the form of a review or contact us at: support@vo-calendar.com

In case you have problems recording a memo:
- Hold one finger on 'Record memo' button
- Use other finger to tap on screen
(instead of first focussing on the button and then double tap)

## Key features

- VoiceOver optimized navigation
- Smart event summaries
- Voice memo recording
- Automatic event synchronization
- Customizable gestures
- Split-screen scanning

## Chart rankings

- #179 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-calendar/id508386832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best calendar for voiceover users

*2026-08-05*

This is the most accessible and user friendly calendar app for people who are blind, or who have low vision. I hope it continues to be updated and never goes away. This is the only Calendar app I use. Other calendars have so much more information and so many steps with VoiceOver. This calendar is perfect!

### 5/5 — super fast and informative

*2025-10-14*

this app is super fast and awesome - thank you!!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for taking the time to write us this review!

### 5/5 — Amazing! Just a few suggestions

*2024-07-13*

This app is amazing! I just have a few suggestions. 
I would love to see braille support added. When swiping, the text flashes on the display. The only time it is seen on the display is when entering text or editing an entry. Would be great to see it on the main screen. 

Also would love to see more like a time picker for quicker navigation. Perhaps incorperating that into the settings? So people can choose whether they want the time picker style or the way it is now? 

Perhaps also some added fields for notes, numbers, things like that. And moving the "More Options" button so that you can access it while adding an event, rather than having to fiddle around a bit before finding it. 

This also needs a way to replace the native callendar app. And a display date options. The regular callendar will say: "Monday, Januarry 1, 2024" It would be nice to see VO Calendar saying that as well. 

Love this app. Hope the suggestions help.

### 2/5 — Recording memos no longer works on IOS17,

*2023-11-20*

Ever since I updated my phone to iOs17, I can no longer record voice memos with this ap. When I browse the list of scheduled events with the swipe gesture, I cannot hear the sound of the content I had recorded.

### 5/5 — Halley richmond

*2022-09-12*

I actually took all the other calendars off my phone and I am using voiceover calendar exclusively. I just did this today so don't know if this is the right way to use his calendar or not but it seems to be to me if it's not please let me know. I love the fact that it has a voice memo feature and a note feature. I love it and if there's any way it can be updated I would please ask the developer to update it so I can keep using it without having to have the native calendar apps on my phone which I'm already doing but I want to continue to just use the voice over calendar and none other. Thanks

### 4/5 — Makes it a bit easier

*2022-03-17*

A friend purchased this application for me years ago, I’m finally using it. Definitely appreciating the ease of accessibility.

### 5/5 — Simply couldn’t live without this app

*2020-03-11*

As a self-employed blind person, I depend on this app every day for making appointments, couldn’t live without it. It also now makes it possible to organise your personal life too. Super easy to use interface that requires no instructions, wow!

### 4/5 — Straightforward, blind-friendly app

*2019-07-20*

A great straightforward calendar app for VoiceOver users! The one extra thing I would like would be the option to add an alert for events.

### 5/5 — He sensual for blind VO users!

*2018-04-04*

If you are blind and use voiceover, you know how difficult the Calendar app on the iPhone is. This is the answer to that problem. Although this app needs to be updated, seriously, it is still essential if you are a blind person using an iPhone and you wish to use the calendar function.
Note to developers: please, please, please update this app. It is a real benefit to the blind!

### 5/5 — easy as pie

*2013-07-27*

This app took me pleasantly by surprise. I have used the generic Apple calendar but don't like it. This is as easy as anything I have ever used in my life. It is as easy as a notetaker calendar and a lot simpler by it

## Frequently asked questions about VO Calendar

### What is VO Calendar?

VO Calendar is a weekly calendar application specifically built for users of VoiceOver, offering a streamlined and intuitive experience for managing events.

### Who is VO Calendar designed for?

VO Calendar is intended for blind and partially sighted individuals who rely on VoiceOver for navigating their iOS devices and managing their schedules.

### How does VO Calendar improve event management for VoiceOver users?

It provides smart summaries based on context, reducing the need to individually navigate each event. The app also offers optimized gestures and a split-screen scanning feature for faster browsing.

### Can VO Calendar record voice memos?

Yes, VO Calendar allows users to record voice memos as an alternative to typing out new events, further enhancing its accessibility.

### Does VO Calendar synchronize with other calendars?

Existing events are automatically synchronized. New events created in VO Calendar are assigned to your iPhone's default calendar, which can be changed in your device's settings.

### What is the price of VO Calendar?

VO Calendar is a paid application, available for $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is VO Calendar compatible with?

VO Calendar is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS and is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is VO Calendar updated?

The app was last updated on November 22, 2023, with version 1.2.5. This indicates a commitment to ongoing maintenance and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2023-11-22

Updated for iOS 17.

### 1.2.4 — 2023-11-22

Updated for iOS 17.

### 1.2.3 — 2023-09-07

No changes, just a mandatory update that needs to happen every 3 years.

### 1.2.2 — 2019-02-05

Now asking permission to access contacts to prevent crash of 'More Options' (iOS calendar) screen when inviting people.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-04-04

- Fixed: iPad was not showing icon

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All apps by Tom van Zummeren: https://appshunter.io/developer/421359413

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