ReadToMeNow uses AI to read with your child, explain hard words, and build confidence — using the books you already own.
Free to try. No credit card needed.
Three steps. Any book. Real magic.
Open the app and point your phone at any page in any book. The AI instantly reads and understands the text.
A warm, friendly voice reads each sentence aloud while highlighting words one at a time — right on the page.
Tap any word to hear it again and get a simple explanation. "What does 'enormous' mean?" — "It means really, really big!"
Real books. Real learning. Zero screen guilt.
Library books, gift books, bedtime favorites — point the camera and go. Your bookshelf is the content library.
Explains words the way a patient, playful teacher would. Not dictionary definitions — real kid-friendly language.
Words light up on the actual book page as they're read. Kids connect printed words to spoken sounds naturally.
Choose from warm, expressive AI voices that kids love listening to. Not robotic — natural and engaging.
The app remembers what happened on previous pages. Characters and story context carry forward — just like a real reading buddy.
When parents are tired but kids want "one more book" — ReadToMeNow reads with them patiently, every time.
Other apps replace books with screens. We make real books better.
| ReadToMeNow | Other Apps | |
|---|---|---|
| Works with physical books | Yes — any book | No — their content only |
| AI-powered explanations | Real AI, kid-friendly | Pre-written scripts |
| Word highlighting | On the actual page | On-screen text only |
| Content library needed? | No — use your own books | Yes — locked ecosystem |
| Screen time | Camera pointed at book | Eyes glued to screen |
| Works offline | Basic features, yes | Varies |
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"My daughter grabbed her favorite book and said 'do this one!' She was sounding out words on her own within a week."
"Finally an app that doesn't replace books with a screen. She's still holding a real book — the phone just helps."
"The way it explains words is incredible. My son asked what 'curious' meant and it said 'when you really want to know about something.' Perfect."
ReadToMeNow is designed for kids ages 4–8 who are learning to read. Whether your child is just starting with simple words or reading short chapter books, the AI adapts to the text on the page.
Yes! Point the camera at any printed English text — picture books, early readers, library books, cereal boxes, street signs. If it has words, ReadToMeNow can read it.
No — the phone camera points at the book, not at your child's face. Kids look at the real book while the app reads aloud and highlights words. It's more like an audiobook with a reading coach than a screen activity.
It's not a replacement for reading together — it's a supplement. ReadToMeNow is for when you're cooking dinner, when your child wants to read independently, or when they encounter a word they don't know. Think of it as a patient tutor that's always available.
The camera and text detection work offline. AI explanations and premium voices need an internet connection. We include a built-in dictionary of 500+ common words that works without internet.
Yes. No ads, no social features, no data shared with third parties. The AI is specifically tuned to give age-appropriate explanations. We don't collect or store photos of book pages.
iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later. Android coming soon.
Download ReadToMeNow for free. Grab a book. Watch the magic happen.
Download on the App StoreFree to try. Ages 4–8. iPhone & iPad.