Vooks: Read-alouds for kids

Turn screen time into storytime with our animated children's books!

Vooks: Read-alouds for kids

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By: Vooks Inc
Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-10-24)
Creation date: 2018-10-16
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Transform screen time into storytime with Vooks, the ultimate digital library for kids 8 and under! With animated read-aloud children’s books and an all-new audio-only mode for screen-free storytime, Vooks is perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or on-the-go. Trusted by families and educators worldwide, Vooks makes learning to read fun, safe, and ad-free.

Why Families Love Vooks:
• Engaging Animation: Subtle movements bring stories to life without overstimulating.
• Paced Narration: Calming voiceovers mimic a parent or teacher reading aloud.
• Read-Along Text: Highlighted words help kids connect sounds to visuals.
• Imaginative Soundscapes: Music and sound effects spark creativity while focusing attention.
• Screen-Free Storytime: Enjoy our new audio-only mode anytime, anywhere!

Benefits of Vooks:
• Expand vocabulary and language development.
• Boost comprehension with fun, educational content.
• Meet daily reading goals (20 minutes a day) effortlessly.
• Diverse stories that teach life lessons and promote social-emotional learning.

With hundreds of books in English and Spanish, Vooks offers something for every child. Plus, you can now become the narrator of your favorite stories using our new Storyteller feature—available on tablet, desktop, or laptop!
Download Vooks today and spark a lifelong love of reading!


What are parents saying?

“My three children all love Vooks! Its a real treat for them, the animations are gorgeous and the bonus is that their reading skills are improving as we watch.” - Melissa, Australia

“Excellent content that is high quality, educational, and engaging! My child loves the variety of content and I am quite impressed with the growth of vocabulary she gained from the stories” - AJ, Canada

“My kids love Vooks! If we have the hard copy of a book on Vooks, my kids will read along and giggle. My son is a visual learner, so he’s really taken a lot in. I also love how Vooks is inclusive with a wide range of genres.” - Jenny, U.S.


What are teachers saying?
94% of 6,000 surveyed teachers say Vooks get their students excited about reading.

“We love Vooks! As an educator and a parent I want to make sure that the time my kids spend with technology is engaging and fun. The stories are great and captivating!” - Jan, U.S.

“Vooks is a wonderful platform for teaching preschoolers! The variety and duration of stories, coupled with social emotional learning, makes engaging little ones easy.” - Rachael, U.S.

Privacy & safety: Your child’s privacy and safety is our top priority. We are FERPA and COPPA compliant. To access all features and content, an adult can subscribe to Vooks on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.

Vooks offers monthly or yearly subscriptions. Pricing varies by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle.

Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal.

Terms of service: https://www.vooks.com/termsandconditions/
Privacy policy: https://www.vooks.com/privacy/

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Engaging and educational content
  • Creative animation and sound enhance the reading experience
  • Variety of books suitable for different interests and age groups
  • Helps young readers learn words and pronunciation
  • No ads or inappropriate content
Cons
  • Frequent issues with missing books and content removal
  • Technical problems such as crashing and casting difficulties
  • Long load times and sluggish app performance after updates
  • Lack of a sleep timer feature
  • No option for video versions without voice
Most mentioned
  • Love for the engaging books and quality content
  • Desire for more books and frustration with removals
  • Positive impact on children's reading skills
  • Challenges with app functionality and bugs
  • Need for enhancements like sleep timer and offline access
User reviews
My daughter loves this app. I wish it had a sleep timer! She likes to listen to the books as she falls asleep, but I need it to turn off after a while, not keep her tablet on all night. (I have tried using a separate sleep timer app, and I can't get that to work with Vooks either). I'd also love for it to play with the screen off when it's in audio only mode.
by Sarah Carnicella, 2024-10-14

Vooks is a fantastic tool I think. It is a combination of creativity, learning and fun! For sure reading a book to your child is fantastic. My kids love watching Vooks when we are out and about and this is so much more wholesome than simply playing games. The books are creative because of the graphic design incorporating with moving pictures and sound! I think it is wonderful for young kids. My kids get angry and unregulated watching youtube or playing games. This is a perfect solution!
by Paul Bussell, 2024-02-20

UPDATE: they have fixed the bug that caused the app to crash constantly. Out works great now, yay! I love that it is not just another screen. The reading pace is great for kids to be able to follow along. Huge variety of books to choose from. Highly recommend. I can not get anything to play on the app. Every time I try, it says there is an unexpected error and restarts the app.
by S, 2023-08-14
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