Vorail
Uniting the world by voice.
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
1.9968for iPhone, iPad and more
6.5
85 Ratings
Pixtas, LLC
Developer
19.2 MB
Size
Dec 2, 2023
Update Date
Social Networking
Category
17+
Age Rating
Age Rating
Vorail Screenshots
About Vorail
Vorail is home to the global low vision and blind community. Most folks meet by seeing each other and think that’s enough. At Vorail, we feel sight is just not the right way to meet someone new. When you use the Vorail app, you meet people by their voices, their contributions to conversations and the questions they ask. No pictures. The true beauty of a person lies within and if you hear our voices, you’ll quickly understand. Come hear what you’ve been missing.
Vorail is controlled by gestures, not by pushing buttons. List of gestures at About page of http://www.vorail.com
Vorail in the news:
.. Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years ask the Vorail community about finding joy and happiness at http://drmarakarpel.com/sun-jan-22-vorail-com-social-media-app-global-visually-impaired-community-developer-tom-rosenthal-cellist-jen-mulhern-laura-gelezunas-puerto-vallarta/
.. RNIB App of the Month - Vorail (http://www.rnib.org.uk/blogs/technology-blog)
.. AppleVis Extra Scott Davert and Thomas Domville talk about Vorail at http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/applevis-extra-43-interview-developers-vorail
.. The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast, Robert and Allison speak with a developer and a user of the new social media app called Vorail at http://dr-carter.com/podcasts/20160509withchapters.mp3
.. Randy and Jason feature Vorail on American Council of the Blind's Main Menu at http://acbradio.org/sites/default/files/archives/shows/mainmenu/mm20160610.mp3
.. iAccessVO Episode by Ed Plumacher and Brian Fischler chat with Vorail developers at http://traffic.libsyn.com/iaccessvo/iAccessVO-015.mp3
.. AppleVis podcast by Scott Davert demos Vorail at http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/get-talking-vorail-ios
.. Blind Hour Podcast with Tom R (Vorail.com) at https://soundcloud.com/blindhour/bhp109
.. "Social networking through voice rather than vision" (E-ACCESS BULLETIN)
http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=1192
.. "Vorail: Social Media for People with Vision Loss" (Second Sense)
http://www.second-sense.org/2016/10/vorail-social-media-for-people-with-vision-loss/
List of gestures available at http://www.vorail.com/
Start and join conversations in voice with a subscription to Vorail:
• monthly subscription enables unlimited access for a month at a time. Listen to and record an unlimited number of questions and answers.
• annual subscription enables unlimited access and two free months. Listen to and record an unlimited number of questions and answers.
• monthly subscription is usd 4.99 per month, annual subscription is usd 49.99 per year.
• 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, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
– terms of use
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ogySQksL63fq4IrLVxVRmbmdmLf74k3yV7UcesOz6C4/edit?usp=sharing
– privacy policy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gj1qwU5CDfrlHR_ll8cyRlhw6TA2ED4JXagBwDtOlu4/edit?usp=sharing
Vorail is controlled by gestures, not by pushing buttons. List of gestures at About page of http://www.vorail.com
Vorail in the news:
.. Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years ask the Vorail community about finding joy and happiness at http://drmarakarpel.com/sun-jan-22-vorail-com-social-media-app-global-visually-impaired-community-developer-tom-rosenthal-cellist-jen-mulhern-laura-gelezunas-puerto-vallarta/
.. RNIB App of the Month - Vorail (http://www.rnib.org.uk/blogs/technology-blog)
.. AppleVis Extra Scott Davert and Thomas Domville talk about Vorail at http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/applevis-extra-43-interview-developers-vorail
.. The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast, Robert and Allison speak with a developer and a user of the new social media app called Vorail at http://dr-carter.com/podcasts/20160509withchapters.mp3
.. Randy and Jason feature Vorail on American Council of the Blind's Main Menu at http://acbradio.org/sites/default/files/archives/shows/mainmenu/mm20160610.mp3
.. iAccessVO Episode by Ed Plumacher and Brian Fischler chat with Vorail developers at http://traffic.libsyn.com/iaccessvo/iAccessVO-015.mp3
.. AppleVis podcast by Scott Davert demos Vorail at http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/get-talking-vorail-ios
.. Blind Hour Podcast with Tom R (Vorail.com) at https://soundcloud.com/blindhour/bhp109
.. "Social networking through voice rather than vision" (E-ACCESS BULLETIN)
http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=1192
.. "Vorail: Social Media for People with Vision Loss" (Second Sense)
http://www.second-sense.org/2016/10/vorail-social-media-for-people-with-vision-loss/
List of gestures available at http://www.vorail.com/
Start and join conversations in voice with a subscription to Vorail:
• monthly subscription enables unlimited access for a month at a time. Listen to and record an unlimited number of questions and answers.
• annual subscription enables unlimited access and two free months. Listen to and record an unlimited number of questions and answers.
• monthly subscription is usd 4.99 per month, annual subscription is usd 49.99 per year.
• 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, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
– terms of use
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ogySQksL63fq4IrLVxVRmbmdmLf74k3yV7UcesOz6C4/edit?usp=sharing
– privacy policy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gj1qwU5CDfrlHR_ll8cyRlhw6TA2ED4JXagBwDtOlu4/edit?usp=sharing
Show More
What's New in the Latest Version 1.9968
Last updated on Dec 2, 2023
Old Versions
.. In app settings, can choose between (1) output in stereo to the bluetooth headset and record from iPhone or iPad mic or (2) output in mono to the bluetooth headset and record from the bluetooth headset mic. New settings takes effect only after app closes and is re-opened.
.. For new users, recording is set to mono by default.
.. For new users, recording is set to mono by default.
Show More
Version History
1.9968
Dec 2, 2023
.. In app settings, can choose between (1) output in stereo to the bluetooth headset and record from iPhone or iPad mic or (2) output in mono to the bluetooth headset and record from the bluetooth headset mic. New settings takes effect only after app closes and is re-opened.
.. For new users, recording is set to mono by default.
.. For new users, recording is set to mono by default.
1.9964
Apr 19, 2023
Ability to mark content as shareable or not shareable from the post recording menu.
1.9961
Apr 22, 2022
.. fixed bug with view blocked questions list
1.996
Apr 2, 2022
Ver 1.996
.. changed order of inbox up menu, swapped positions of 'view my blocked questions' and 'view my profile' to more resemble previous versions.
.. changed order of inbox up menu, swapped positions of 'view my blocked questions' and 'view my profile' to more resemble previous versions.
1.995
Mar 25, 2022
Ver 1.995
.. when entering full thread view, and TTS is reading the title of the thread, 1 finger swipe right or 2 finger swipe down will interrupt TTS announcement and start answer playback.
.. when entering full thread view, and TTS is reading the title of the thread, 1 finger swipe right or 2 finger swipe down will interrupt TTS announcement and start answer playback.
1.994
Mar 16, 2022
Bug fixes:
.. enable 2 finger down to cancel TTS to work in the Vorail settings screen, and Vorail likes feed.
.. enable 2 finger swipe left/right to work in the profile scree
Enhancements:
.. new recording start sound, a Voralian’s voice
New features:
.. unblock questions: go to inbox, swipe up to the top menu, find ‘view my blocked questions’ and 1 finger double tap to select.
.. sharing content: in ‘full thread’ view (the view that shows a single ask-all and all its answers) swipe down to bottom menu, select share. The share URL will be pasted into the iOS clipboard. Then paste the URL in your email, text message, etc. the share menu option is not visible if the content is not shareable. Share-ability can be toggled on or off by the content creator in the ‘full thread’ view bottom menu. Old content is not shareable by default. New content is shareable by default.
.. enable 2 finger down to cancel TTS to work in the Vorail settings screen, and Vorail likes feed.
.. enable 2 finger swipe left/right to work in the profile scree
Enhancements:
.. new recording start sound, a Voralian’s voice
New features:
.. unblock questions: go to inbox, swipe up to the top menu, find ‘view my blocked questions’ and 1 finger double tap to select.
.. sharing content: in ‘full thread’ view (the view that shows a single ask-all and all its answers) swipe down to bottom menu, select share. The share URL will be pasted into the iOS clipboard. Then paste the URL in your email, text message, etc. the share menu option is not visible if the content is not shareable. Share-ability can be toggled on or off by the content creator in the ‘full thread’ view bottom menu. Old content is not shareable by default. New content is shareable by default.
v1.993
Aug 10, 2021
.. new settings option to view feeds from "oldest to newest" instead of "newest to oldest"
.. minor bug fixes and under the hood updates
.. minor bug fixes and under the hood updates
1.992
Apr 6, 2021
.. 2 finger swipe left/right to skip backward/forward
.. item in settings feed to record in stereo & mono from the internal mics on newer iOS devices
.. item in settings feed to record in stereo & mono from the internal mics on newer iOS devices
v1.991
Jan 19, 2021
Mono recording via internal mics, even on newer phones running versions of iOS 14.
1.99
Nov 18, 2020
Can change start record sound to silent.
1.98
Oct 8, 2020
Record in stereo with iOS 14 and iPhone X or newer. Listen in stereo with any bluetooth headset.
1.97
Mar 18, 2020
modifications to podcast playback, podcast recommending and warning members about a podcast. bug fixes relating to granting mic permission and adding a member to your mute bin.
1.96
Mar 2, 2020
.. spell name menu item in top menu of profiles
.. bug fixes, code optimization
.. bug fixes, code optimization
1.95
Feb 18, 2020
Fixes include:
.. prevent water sound (loading) playing forever
.. prevent app from freezing when switching between feeds
.. “no results found, tap to try again” now works as expected
.. clearer wording in settings screen & changed gesture to move between next and previous items to match the logic of other feeds such as questions and answers
.. unfollowing a user now works as expected
New features include:
.. menu item in top menu to load more ask-alls on profile page, enables viewing of all profile items
.. ‘my subscribed’ now sorted by most recent reply
.. user can change her username
.. podcast feed to discover new podcast the Vorail way, and ability to create ask-alls relating to a particular podcast, perhaps podcast content can trigger conversations
.. resume instead of restart in many feeds including questions, answers, inbox, and podcasts. Two finger swipe up to restart audio.
.. prevent water sound (loading) playing forever
.. prevent app from freezing when switching between feeds
.. “no results found, tap to try again” now works as expected
.. clearer wording in settings screen & changed gesture to move between next and previous items to match the logic of other feeds such as questions and answers
.. unfollowing a user now works as expected
New features include:
.. menu item in top menu to load more ask-alls on profile page, enables viewing of all profile items
.. ‘my subscribed’ now sorted by most recent reply
.. user can change her username
.. podcast feed to discover new podcast the Vorail way, and ability to create ask-alls relating to a particular podcast, perhaps podcast content can trigger conversations
.. resume instead of restart in many feeds including questions, answers, inbox, and podcasts. Two finger swipe up to restart audio.
1.94
Oct 17, 2019
Minor modifications like new location for block menu item.
1.93
Oct 9, 2019
.. ask-alls and answers separated into different feeds in user profiles
.. can search for a user by name
.. can search for a user by name
1.91
Oct 3, 2019
.. new notification sent as soon as uploading of questions, messages and answers completes. After recording, keep Vorail in foreground until hearing the new message delivered notification.
.. Vorail now behaves normally when getting interrupted by a phone call during recording.
.. default startup screen can now be changed in Vorail settings.
.. in-app tutorial for new users to explain gestures.
.. country lane created to allow new users a more comfortable onboarding experience.
.. backend code updated to increase speed and reduce the likelihood of crashes.
.. minor changes to menus, such as “block question” added to the answers feed menu, and menu item order in profile screen changed to place ‘view chat history’ near ‘send a private message’
.. Vorail now behaves normally when getting interrupted by a phone call during recording.
.. default startup screen can now be changed in Vorail settings.
.. in-app tutorial for new users to explain gestures.
.. country lane created to allow new users a more comfortable onboarding experience.
.. backend code updated to increase speed and reduce the likelihood of crashes.
.. minor changes to menus, such as “block question” added to the answers feed menu, and menu item order in profile screen changed to place ‘view chat history’ near ‘send a private message’
1.90
Mar 21, 2019
More sounds and setting options to make the Vorail experience more pleasant.
1.89
Mar 18, 2019
Cleaner menu system and bug fixes.
1.88
Mar 15, 2019
Everything re-written from the ground up, includes bug fixes and new features.
1.87
Nov 13, 2018
Members of the Vorail community support each other, and each of us contributes to covering the costs. This version includes monthly and annual subscription in-app purchases.
1.86
Nov 21, 2017
Correction in a VoiceOver label.
1.85
Oct 3, 2017
.. new app icon and screenshots (from Vorail member Jozef)
.. updated 'add to mute bin'. in earlier version, person A subscribes to person B ask-all. person B mutes person A. when person B ask-all receives new answers, person A still receives push notification and can add new answers to person B's ask-all. in this version, when person B adds person A to mute bin, person A will not be able to hear person B or add new answer to person B's ask-alls, even if was subscribed to person B threads before being muted.
.. updated 'add to mute bin'. in earlier version, person A subscribes to person B ask-all. person B mutes person A. when person B ask-all receives new answers, person A still receives push notification and can add new answers to person B's ask-all. in this version, when person B adds person A to mute bin, person A will not be able to hear person B or add new answer to person B's ask-alls, even if was subscribed to person B threads before being muted.
1.84
Sep 15, 2017
.. updated rotor actions to work under iOS 11
1.83
Feb 13, 2017
Minor optimizations.
Vorail FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Vorail in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Vorail.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Vorail supports English
Vorail contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Vorail
$4.99
Vorail Monthly Subscription
$4.99
Vorail
$49.99
Free Week Trial
$4.99
Free Trial Annual Subscription
$49.99
