# VIIO vs AudibleAnything Text to Speech

The clearest difference is update cadence: VIIO at every 9 days against AudibleAnything Text to Speech's every 4 months. VIIO also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIIO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AudibleAnything Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VIIO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIIO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of VIIO's written reviews are positive against 40% of AudibleAnything Text to Speech's.

VIIO ships an update every 9 days, AudibleAnything Text to Speech every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIIO | AudibleAnything Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viio-text-reader/id1570401477/reviews)** | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audibleanything-text-to-speech/id6446667392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Otonye Bestman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466177310) | [Tech Plus Beyond Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624620203) |

## What reviewers say

### VIIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viio-text-reader/id1570401477)

Transform written content into spoken audio with this app. Easily convert text from documents, PDFs, or copied content into a clear, audible format. Customize voice, speed, and pitch for a personalized listening experience.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Read aloud from documents and PDFs, Copy text for audio playback, Adjustable reading speed, Customizable voice options, Highlighting important sections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus plan | $2.99 | per month |
| HD plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Human plan | $16.99 | per month |
| HD yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 50,000 characters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 characters | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 human characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 human characters | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 human characters | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful for reading and comprehension
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech functionality
- 👍 Helpful for neurodiverse users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
- 🔋 Complaints about character/word limits in free version
- 👎 Robotic or unnatural-sounding voices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with text recognition and pronunciation

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust reading speed
- Support for more languages and accents
- Improved PDF and document handling
- Integration with other reading/productivity apps


### AudibleAnything Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audibleanything-text-to-speech/id6446667392)

This app transforms written text into natural-sounding audio, making reading more accessible. It supports various input methods like images, PDFs, and typed text, offering a convenient way to consume content on the go. Designed for users with reading challenges, it provides a flexible listening experience.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Scan books and documents, Import PDF and text files, Multiple voices and languages, Type and listen functionality, Offline listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium \| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium \| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIIO free?

VIIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AudibleAnything Text to Speech free?

AudibleAnything Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VIIO or AudibleAnything Text to Speech?

VIIO is rated higher. VIIO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AudibleAnything Text to Speech averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.

### Do VIIO or AudibleAnything Text to Speech have ads?

Neither VIIO nor AudibleAnything Text to Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIIO or AudibleAnything Text to Speech?

VIIO ships an update every 9 days, and AudibleAnything Text to Speech every 4 months. Most recently, VIIO was updated on November 3, 2026 and AudibleAnything Text to Speech on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*