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AI reading coach that listens to kids read aloud
Price †
$14.99/mo or $139/yr
Grades
Pre-K-3
Platforms
iOS
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AI reading coach that listens to kids read aloud
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Visit Read with ElloWhat is Read with Ello?
Read with Ello is an AI reading coach for ages 4-9 that uses child speech recognition to listen while kids read decodable books aloud, stepping in when they get stuck. Built around Science of Reading instruction for Pre-K through 3rd grade.
What we like
- AI speech recognition listens as your child reads and helps on stuck words
- Library of 700+ decodable books built on Science of Reading principles
- Named a responsible AI application by Common Sense Media
- 4.8-star App Store rating across 2,500+ reviews
- Discounted access program for SNAP/EBT families
Worth knowing
- Subscription only - $14.99/mo or $139/yr after the free trial
- iPhone and iPad only - no Android or web version
- Collects email, phone number, and audio data (per its App Store privacy label)
- Some parents report glitches and weak parental controls in reviews
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