Hi everyone 👋
I’m currently exploring iOS apps that are really well-optimized for VoiceOver users. I’d love to experience apps where accessibility isn’t just an afterthought but feels intentional and polished — smooth navigation, meaningful labels, good rotor support, etc.
If you’ve come across apps (any category — productivity, reading, utilities, games, etc.) that offer a great VoiceOver experience, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Bonus points if you can include the App Store link so I can check them out directly! 😄
Looking forward to hearing what your favorites are!
Thanks in advance 🙏
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Eter Radio
This is quickly becoming the best radio app.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eter-streaming-internet-radio/id1523221566
It is a one time $9 but well worth the cost.
lire: RSS Reader
Great app with outstanding accessibility: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lire-rss-reader/id1531976425
I agree with Amir
I agree with Amir
lire: RSS Reader
is very good.
Okay, so, here it goes
Before i start listing apps, may be a suggestion for Applevis gods, may be allow filtoring capabilities in app directory, so that we can sort them by accessibility rating or something like that. I am guessing since most of them are user submitted, majority of them would be those with good accessible UI.
Firstly, most Apple apps will have good accessibility, Google and Microsoft not that far behind. So, Apple podcasts, Seeing AI etc would be good starting points. I also like accessibility of Microsoft Outlook app on IOS. Their calendar implementation is very conveniant.
Speaking of RSS reader, try Unread: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349
Tapestry is also an upcoming one where they do prioritize accessibility.
Dolfin easy reader is also accessible.
And of course, we can't forget Be My Eyes.
If I am thinking about main-stream apps, Youtube, Instagram etc are accessible, but the content they provide might lack audio descriptions or even correct alt-text at times. Whatsapp is also accessible, but there are small issues around few areas, take that voice message button for example, some of us find it really hard to do long-press and hold. Also whatsapp doesn't describe images in some of it's area, have to relye on VO's image recognition capabilities.
I can't think of more currently, will drop them if I remember a notable example.
Dice World
Dice world is an example to Voice Over users.
The developer made an app witch is very accessible.
There is a Rotor options, and the developer made good job with it.-
I second dice world
I second Dice World. I can be found on there if anyone wants my username, just send me a message, as I don't want to start putting usernames in this thread.
Dystopia for Reddit
This is possibly the best, and most blind accessible, application for Reddit currently on iOS. Sadly, it is no longer being developed. However, it still works rather well, and I still use it quite regularly. Link below.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dystopia-for-reddit/id1430599061
There are tons. What sort of…
There are tons. What sort of app are you looking for or is it simply to see what good accessibility looks like?
Mona for Mastodon
Mona is a great app for the social network Mastodon.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mona-for-mastodon/id1659154653
Timecrest, drafts, downcast, the adventure to fate, games
The game path of adventure, and just press record are all really good ones
We can already filter by…
We can already filter by accessibility status, Hokusai too is a great audio editor that has an entire chapter in the manual dedicated to accessibility.
Weather Gods and BARD Mobile
If you're an avid reader BARD Mobile is fantastic. It is from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, but I believe at present it only works here in the US. But Weather Gods is international and is perfect for those weather buffs out there. The lead developer Scott is active on here. For an app which wasn't accessible from the get-go, this one comes highly recommended by yours truly. Hth and if any of you wish to contact me privately, feel free.
AppleVis has a dedicated list of accessible apps.
it can be found on the homepage. It can also be found here.
Weather Gods for sure, but BARD Mobile not so much
Technically, BARD Mobile is accessible, but its interface is very non-standard, making it very awkward to use. The Audible app, Libby and BookPlayer are all accessible and much more user friendly as audiobook players.
BOM weather in Australia.
If you live in Australia, the bureau of meteorology weather app is extremely accessible.
carrot weather and weather gods
I have both of them they both work excellent with Voiceover.
Golden Apples
Another good source for this is to look at the winners of the annual AppleVis Golden Apples awards, which are voted on by the community here. Here’s the link:
https://www.applevis.com/apps/golden-apples
You may also want to look at the Recommended Apps section towards the bottom of the AppleVis homepage.
Dave