# BookBox

> Learn to Read with Fun Stories

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375316138](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375316138)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id375316138`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BookBox India Private Limited
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2010-07-27
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookbox/id375316138)
- **Website:** [https://bookbox.com/](https://bookbox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bookbox.com/privacy-policy/](https://bookbox.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

BookBox brings you animated stories in English, French, Spanish, and Hindi. Many more 'AniBooks' and languages are on the way. The stories are powered by Same Language Subtitling (SLS), a scientifically proven feature to improve reading, vocabulary, and listening comprehension skills. 

Watch your kids have fun with the app as they subconsciously improve their reading and language skills in their first and second language(s). 
 
BookBox was born from a social innovation competition at Stanford University. Yes, first prize!

## Rankings

- #214,884 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise BookBox for short, simple stories with clear subtitles and engaging videos that help learners progress in Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, and more. They value the multi-level structure, narrators, and transcripts, along with an easy-to-use interface and gains in vocabulary and pronunciation. A main drawback is limited content; several users request more books and broader language offerings. Some also want two-language subtitles. Despite the content gap, many find the app effective for language practice and daily use by adults and kids.

### Pros

- Short and simple stories that are easy to follow.
- Engaging, fun videos and stories that aid learning.
- Subtitles and transcripts support learning (large French subtitles, option for English subtitles, and audio transcripts).
- Multiple learning levels and varied narrators.
- Notable progress and learning gains reported by users (vocabulary and pronunciation).

### Cons

- Content is limited; users request more books and stories.

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