# WebOutLoud vs VIIO

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebOutLoud | VIIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weboutloud-web-text-to-speech/id917672170/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viio-text-reader/id1570401477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 767 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Otonye Bestman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466177310) |

## What reviewers say

### WebOutLoud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weboutloud-web-text-to-speech/id917672170)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebOutLoud Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WebOutLoud Basic Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| WebOutLoud Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Premium Characters | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for multitasking
- 👍 Useful for learning and study
- 👍 Works well for reading webpages and articles
- 👍 Convenient for commuting and driving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add support for Bluetooth
- Improve PDF reading capabilities
- Provide more natural-sounding voice options
- Allow customization of pronunciation for specific words


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebOutLoud free?

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

### Is VIIO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebOutLoud or VIIO?

VIIO is rated higher. WebOutLoud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 767 ratings, while VIIO averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do WebOutLoud or VIIO have ads?

Neither WebOutLoud nor VIIO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebOutLoud or VIIO?

WebOutLoud ships an update weekly, and VIIO fortnightly. Most recently, WebOutLoud was updated on September 23, 2026 and VIIO on September 24, 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.*