# Bookbot: Learn to Read

> Learn to read with AI! Fun phonics, stories & reading books for kids.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookbot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookbot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bookbot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bookbot
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 57,100
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (276 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2022-01-21
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 301 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bookbot)
- **Website:** [https://www.bookbotkids.com](https://www.bookbotkids.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bookbotkids.com/privacy-policy](https://www.bookbotkids.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Trusted by families and teachers. Loved by kids! Bookbot is the award-winning reading app that helps children learn to read with confidence. Using built-for-kids speech recognition, Bookbot listens as your child reads aloud and gives instant, gentle feedback to improve pronunciation, fluency, and reading comprehension.

Why parents and teachers love Bookbot: AI-powered reading tutor with kid-friendly speech recognition; phonics-based learning with decodable books and storybooks; interactive feedback to boost pronunciation, fluency, and confidence; hundreds of engaging stories, fun rewards, and a Storytime mode for bedtime listening. It’s ideal for early readers, reluctant learners, and children with dyslexia or those learning English as a second language. With Bookbot, every child can enjoy stories that grow their confidence, improve comprehension, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.

## Rankings

- #284,061 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bookbot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Bookbot Phonics Books for Kids for its engaging, diverse library and effectiveness in boosting children's reading confidence. However, multiple reviews highlight microphone and speech recognition issues, app bugs, occasional freezing, and limited book choices for some users. Despite some frustrations with subscription management and background noise interference, the app is valued for its fun, educational approach and regular updates.

### Pros

- Wide variety of appropriate and unique books suitable for children of different ages and reading levels.
- Engaging and fun app design that encourages reluctant readers and supports learning.
- Effective in helping children gain confidence in reading and vocabulary development.
- Consistent updates and improvements to the app, showing dedication to quality.
- Free features available that assist children in learning to read and pronounce words correctly.

### Cons

- App often experiences microphone issues such as slow response, not picking up voices clearly, or not registering speech consistently.
- Presence of bugs including incorrect word pronunciation by the robot and occasional freezing or crashing.
- Background noise or interruptions cause the app to misinterpret or fail to correctly evaluate the child's reading.
- Selection of books can be limited for certain audiences (e.g., limited options for girls).
- Difficulties with subscription cancellation due to missing information or problematic service links.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookbot)