WebOutLoud vs VIIO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebOutLoud
Listen to websites, PDFs, and EPUBs with advanced text-to-speech technology. Features premium voices, AI summaries, and offline capabilities for a seamless reading experience. Organize content into playlists and collections for later.
- Listen to websites, PDFs, EPUBs
- Premium voices from Amazon Polly, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
- AI content summaries & chat
- Offline capabilities
- Custom pronunciations
- Playlist creation
- Safari and Chrome extension
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Listen to websites, PDFs, EPUBs, any text using text to speech. Perfect for Web Novels & Fanfiction. Includes premium voices from Amazon Polly, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and others. Custom pronunciations, AI summaries, PDF text-to-speech, offline capabilities, desktop integration, iCloud sync and Dark Mode.* You can save articles, e-novels, PDFs and EPUBs to read later, or listen to them one after another in a playlist. Includes Safari extension where you can listen to websites without leaving the browser. No Longer Limited to Websites! - Use WebOutLoud to listen to EPUBS and PDFs*. It highlights words as it reads and remembers where you left off. - Use WebOutLoud to read aloud any text on your device. - Organize your saved content into collections. - Custom substitutions including regular expression support - AI content summaries & chat. Instantly summarize and ask questions about documents and websites up to 300 pages in length.* About WebOutLoud's Leading Website Reader: It's simple! Just navigate to any web page using the in-app web browser and touch play. Web Out Loud will read web pages using a wide selection of voices, from those freely available on your device to the high quality premium voices from Amazon Polly, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others. Reading requires way too much of your attention. Multitask like a champ! Listen to articles in your car or while you work. - Reads any web page, PDF or text document - Highlights words as it reads - Scrolls the page automatically as you follow along - Tell the app where to begin reading using Touch Assist, or enable the powerful Reader View to eliminate ads and isolate readable content automatically. - Dozens of supported languages, each with their own unique voice - Chrome and mobile Safari browser integration - Custom pronunciations and word substitution - AMP link blocking But how does it know what to read!?!? WebOutLoud uses hand-crafted AI to read web pages to you Out Loud. ---------------------- * PLEASE NOTE: PDF Text to Speech requires, and custom substitutions require a Basic subscription. A Premium subscription is required for AI content summaries and premium voices (i.e. voices by Amazon Polly, Microsoft Azure and others). Listening to web pages and text using the voices that are built-in to your device is free with an occasional ad. ---------------------- WebOutLoud Full Version is a 1-year auto-renewable subscription Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service http://wol.bretlester.com/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy http://wol.bretlester.com/privacy_policy.html
VIIO
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.
- Text-to-speech conversion
- Read aloud from documents and PDFs
- Copy text for audio playback
- Adjustable reading speed
- Customizable voice options
- Highlighting important sections
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Introducing VIIO, the revolutionary app that brings text to life by reading it out loud! With VIIO, you can transform any written content into an immersive audio experience, allowing you to absorb information effortlessly, whether you're on the go or simply prefer listening over reading. VIIO offers a seamless and intuitive interface, making it incredibly easy to use. Simply copy text, take pictures of documents, or upload PDF files, and VIIO will instantly convert them into crystal-clear audio. Say goodbye to tedious reading sessions and let VIIO do the work for you. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone seeking a convenient way to understand and retain information, VIIO offers a range of powerful features. Customize the reading speed and voice to suit your preferences, and take advantage of advanced options like highlighting important sections or adjusting the voice pitch for enhanced clarity. VIIO isn't just about convenience; it's also a versatile tool for accessibility. Empower visually impaired individuals or those with reading difficulties to access a world of knowledge with ease. VIIO's text-to-speech technology is designed to provide a smooth and natural reading experience, ensuring every word is delivered with precision and accuracy. Download VIIO now and experience the future of text consumption. Embrace the power of audio and unlock a new way to understand and learn. Let VIIO be your trusted companion in transforming written content into an immersive audio journey, making knowledge accessible to all. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
WebOutLoud and VIIO both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of VIIO's written reviews are positive against 60% of WebOutLoud's. VIIO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WebOutLoud sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VIIO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WebOutLoud against 4.7 for VIIO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 767 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of WebOutLoud's written reviews are positive against 68% of VIIO's.
WebOutLoud ships an update weekly, VIIO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebOutLoud | VIIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (767 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 767 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bret Lester | Otonye Bestman |
Customer experience
WebOutLoud
VIIO
User reviews
WebOutLoud
From 767 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for multitasking
- 👍 Useful for learning and study
- 👍 Works well for reading webpages and articles
- 👍 Convenient for commuting and driving
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
VIIO
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Useful for reading and comprehension
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech functionality
- 👍 Helpful for neurodiverse users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
- 🔋 Complaints about character/word limits in free version
- 👎 Robotic or unnatural-sounding voices
Bugs and requests
WebOutLoud
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent reading behavior, skipping words or paragraphs
- Login and account issues, unable to access subscription features
- Compatibility problems with certain websites and content
- Resets to the beginning of content when paused
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Bluetooth
- Improve PDF reading capabilities
- Provide more natural-sounding voice options
- Allow customization of pronunciation for specific words
VIIO
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes after updates
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with text recognition and pronunciation
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to adjust reading speed
- Support for more languages and accents
- Improved PDF and document handling
- Integration with other reading/productivity apps
In-app purchases
WebOutLoud
- WebOutLoud Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
- WebOutLoud Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- WebOutLoud Premium$9.997 Days
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- WebOutLoud Basic Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- WebOutLoud Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- WebOutLoud Premium$29.991 Month
- WebOutLoud Premium Yearly3 Days trial$119.991 Year
- WebOutLoud Premium Yearly$119.991 Year
- 1 Million Premium Characters$39.99
VIIO
- Plus plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- HD plan7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Human plan$16.991 Month
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- HD yearly plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 50,000 characters$0.99
- 100,000 characters$1.99
- 200,000 characters$2.99
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- 50,000 human characters$3.99
- 100,000 human characters$5.99
- 200,000 human characters$10.99






