Read aloud
They read their own book aloud while the app listens, helping gently with tricky words.
Reading for children in Years 3 to 7
Where every reader finds their voice.
Children use their own book for read-aloud or quiet reading, then practise comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and sentence skills in short, calm activities. When a child reads aloud, ReadingBridge listens and builds questions from what it heard. When they read quietly, it asks them directly and records their answers as their own account of the book. Adults can always tell the two apart.
30 days free, then £4.99 a month for up to three children, or £9.99 for up to six. Annual billing saves up to £29.88. Cancel anytime.
Read aloud plus English practiceVoice recordings are not storedNo ads, no chatNational Curriculum alignedShaped by teachersSchool trialSee the product
For home, school and tutoring
Where would you like to start?
I am a parent
Calmer evenings and a child who has a reason to read. Try it at home, free for 30 days.
For parentsI am a school
KS2 and early KS3 reading practice, English activities and visibility without extra marking.
For schoolsI am a tutor
See what happened between sessions and share simple progress with families.
For tutorsLots to explore, never alone
One app, with a friendly guide at every step.
Children pick a companion who introduces activities, gives encouragement and helps each session feel less exposed.
Understand the story
Short questions help children practise finding information, explaining ideas and making predictions.
Grow vocabulary
Interesting words are collected from reading and practised for meaning so they stick.
Practise spelling
Spellings come from their reading and age-appropriate word lists, with gentle practice.
Fix sentences
Sentence puzzles make grammar and punctuation quick, concrete and less likely to cause sighing.
Make a story
No book to hand? Story Builder gives them something safe and readable to start from.
Talk about the book
When they finish a book, their companion asks what they made of it — one open question, in their own words, not a multiple-choice quiz.
Keep the reading record
The reading diary fills itself in. What they read, when, and how it went — no signing a page at 8pm.
Play mini-games
Quick word and reading games give children another way to practise and earn points.
Why ReadingBridge
Made to be used often, without making reading feel inspected.
It is engaging
Companions, points and streaks give children a reason to come back.
It is personal
Their book, their pace and a companion they chose.
It covers English practice
Reading, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, sentence work and reflection sit together.
It is safe
Voice recordings are not stored, children use first names, and there are no ads or chat.
What children, parents and a teacher say
Reading starts to feel easier, at school and at home.
Short, guided sessions help them begin, keep going, and talk about the story they just read.
“For the first time I don't have to deal with the frustration that reading after a long school day can bring. My child wants to read to his Character and get feedback at the end of the session, he loves to get answers right.”
“It helps me read and helps me to understand the story more.”
“It's a good app for reading. I like that I can answer questions on the story and what it's about.”
“It takes away the pressure of group or whole-class learning — the child has a chance to shine without an audience.”
How it works
Read. Practise. Grow.
Read aloud
Your child reads their own book to their companion.
Do a quick activity
A few minutes of comprehension, vocabulary or spelling follows.
See progress
Adults get a clear picture of reading habit and practice over time.
Trust and safety
Built for children, trusted by adults.
Aligned to the National Curriculum
GDPR-compliant
No voice recordings stored
Cancel anytime
Teachers within the ReadingBridge team help shape the product
Every reader finds their voice.
Start free for 30 days. Your child picks a companion, picks a book and begins.
30 days free, then £4.99/month for up to 3 children, or £9.99/month for up to 6. Annual billing saves up to £29.88. Cancel anytime.
Share ReadingBridge — your friend gets their first month free, and you get a free month when they renew.