Echo StorybooksListen first
Clear, page-by-page narration with words that light up, so even the youngest listeners can follow along.
Read-aloud picture book app
Storytime,in your child’s voice.
Words light up as the story is read. When your child is ready, they can read each line aloud and hear a gentle cheer—no harsh scores, no pressure.
- 2 books free, forever
- No ads
- 100+ original stories
Press play
Hear a story before you download.
Two short scenes from the app: a crayon-gobbling monster and a sleepy robot’s last delivery before bedtime. The words light up with the narration, just like in the app.
How it works
Listen, read aloud, celebrate.
Read aloud
Your child hears a line, then says it. One short line at a time.
Celebrate every try
Stars and a quick word of cheer after each try. If a line is tricky, the app offers one more gentle try—then moves on.
One picture question after every story
See what they understood.
After the last page, one simple picture question helps your child recall what happened—and gives you something to talk about together.
A growing story world
100+ original picture books, with more on the way.
Animals, everyday moments, nature, feelings, and small adventures—short, rhythmic stories written to be read aloud. Stories are sorted into Levels 1–6 and adjust gently as your child grows. You can set the level yourself anytime.
At a glance
Echo Storybooks in a nutshell
- What it is
- A picture book app where children listen to stories, read lines aloud, and answer one picture question per story.
- Stories
- 100+ original picture books, with new stories added regularly.
- Levels
- Levels 1–6, adjusted automatically or set by a parent.
- Price
- Free download. Choose 2 books to keep free forever. Full library: $9.99/month, $26.99/3 months, or $84.99/year (US).
- Ads & privacy
- No ads. No account. Voice recordings are not retained or sent to our servers.
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad.
- Also in Japanese
- Every story also has a Japanese edition for bilingual families.
Questions from parents
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
The app is a free download. Choose any 2 books to keep free forever. The full library is available by subscription: in the US, $9.99/month, $26.99 for 3 months, or $84.99/year. Prices in other regions may differ and are always shown in the App Store before purchase. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Are there ads?
No. Echo Storybooks has no ads.
Does the app record my child’s voice?
The app does not retain voice recordings and does not send recordings or recognized text to our servers. Read-aloud mode uses your device’s speech recognition, which Apple may process according to your device settings. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Does my child have to read aloud?
No. Every story works in listening mode, and listening works without microphone access. Reading aloud is always an invitation, never a requirement.
Which devices does it work on? Do we need an account?
Echo Storybooks works on iPhone and iPad. No account or sign-up is needed. Books you have already downloaded may also be available offline.
Is it good for kids learning English as a second language?
Yes. Many families use the narration as a clear model to listen to and repeat, even when parents are not confident reading English aloud themselves.
Are the stories available in other languages?
Yes. Every story also has a Japanese edition with the same pictures, which you can switch to in the library. Raising a bilingual child? See our guide for English–Japanese families.
For families
Pick 2 stories free—keep them forever.
Download Echo Storybooks on the App Store and choose your first two books.
No ads. No account. Unlock the full library anytime with a subscription. Listening works without microphone access.
Questions? Visit Support
Your child’s voice recordings are never kept by the app; see Privacy for details.