# VO Lab

> Interactive educational game for learning VoiceOver gestures on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Phia Damsma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-lab/id1227307699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phia Damsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363442979)
- Category: Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2017-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-lab/id1227307699/reviews.md

## What is VO Lab?

VO Lab

A great app to learn the basics of VoiceOver and get you on your way to using your iOS Device. VO Lab is an educational iPad game designed for people who are blind or have low vision to learn touch gestures and concepts of VoiceOver, Apple’s built-in screen reader on iOS Devices. The app is both entertaining and educational, and provides beginning learners of VoiceOver with opportunities to gain the required foundation skills to use the iPad or iPhone independently. 

In the different levels of VO Lab you follow the instructions of a strange professor in his chemistry laboratory, in preparation of an experiment with fictional chemicals (producing amazing sounds).

VO Lab for iPad is self-voicing, with clear, spoken instructions and audio feedback. Because VoiceOver is not used, you can safely explore and develop VoiceOver touch gesture skills interactively, without the risk of unexpected and unwanted outcomes. Risk-free, hands-on learning in a gamified learning environment with fun sound effects: that’s what makes VO Lab a unique VoiceOver tutorial!

For young children with visual impairment, the acclaimed Ballyland Magic app is more suitable to learn VoiceOver skills.

Features:

•	Doesn’t require any previous experience with VoiceOver
•	Audio based learning with high quality sound
•	Uses built-in speech instead of VoiceOver
•	VoiceOver accessible before start of game
•	Designed for use with iPad
•	Active, hands-on learning
•	Safe, supportive and fun learning environment
•	Clear and bright images
•	Proven concept

12+
Made for teenage and adult learners 
Made for the young and young at heart
Recommended for learners between 14 - 114 years of age

## Key features

- Learn VoiceOver basics
- Interactive gesture practice
- Audio-based learning
- Gamified experience
- Risk-free exploration
- Designed for iPad

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo-lab/id1227307699/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Can not get self voicing to turn on

*2021-09-24*

I can not turn on self voicing when I turn off voiceover.
I am using an iphone 11 and have my charging port facing to my left in lanscape mode.
Since the Iphone doesn't have home button.
Please fix this

### 1/5 — Can’t get it to work

*2021-07-18*

After turning VO off as instructed, self voicing menus do no work

**Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out. Right after turning off VoiceOver, please swipe up to turn on the selfvoicing menus.
Please contact us at support@sonokids.org if you still experience this issue when following this procedure.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-04-17*

I have an iPhone 8 and I open the app but the self voicing instructions were not working even when VoiceOver was turned off nothing seem to happen.

**Developer response:** Sorry to read that you had this experience with our app. Please contact us at support@sonokids.org so that we may assist with resolving this issue.

### 3/5 — App does not work.

*2018-07-13*

I paid for this app. And so far I cannot get it to work. I flip my phone to the side so that the home screen is to the left or the right. And it still don’t work. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling the app. I have also tried turning my phone off and turning it back on. Either way I cannot get the app to work. I am very very very frustrated and disappointed.

**Developer response:** Sorry to read that you have had this experience with our app. Please contact us at support@sonokids.org so that we may assist with resolving this issue.

### 5/5 — Brilliant App - fun fun fun

*2017-06-11*

Love the chemical names!

## Frequently asked questions about VO Lab

### What is VO Lab?

VO Lab is an educational iPad game designed to teach blind or low-vision users the basics of VoiceOver gestures and concepts. It provides a safe, interactive, and gamified learning environment with clear audio instructions and feedback.

### Who is VO Lab for?

VO Lab is made for teenage and adult learners, specifically those who are blind or have low vision and want to learn how to use VoiceOver on their iOS devices. It is recommended for learners between 14 and 114 years of age.

### Does VO Lab require prior VoiceOver experience?

No, VO Lab doesn't require any previous experience with VoiceOver. It is designed to be accessible from the start and guides users through the learning process.

### How does VO Lab teach VoiceOver?

VO Lab uses audio-based learning with high-quality sound and clear spoken instructions. It utilizes built-in speech instead of VoiceOver itself, allowing for risk-free, hands-on learning of touch gestures.

### What devices does VO Lab support?

VO Lab is designed for use with the iPad. It is also supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does VO Lab cost?

VO Lab is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Is VO Lab safe for learning?

Yes, VO Lab provides a safe and supportive learning environment. Users can explore and develop VoiceOver touch gesture skills interactively without the risk of unexpected outcomes.

### How often is VO Lab updated?

VO Lab was last updated on April 29, 2017, to version 1.0.2. The initial release date was April 24, 2017.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2017-04-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

This update will always start at the first page of the app.

### 1.0.0 — 2017-04-24

No release notes.

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