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Booksy: Learn to Read Platform for K-2

Booksy: Learn to Read Platform for K-2

by Tipitap Inc.

17 ratings
86 reviews
📚 Education
📚 Books
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 26, 2011
  • August 29, 2014

Features

Developer

Tipitap Inc.
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About

This platform helps young children in Pre-K through 2nd grade develop reading skills with engaging, age-appropriate books. It offers interactive features like word pronunciation and progress tracking for parents and teachers, making learning to read fun and effective.

✓Tap any word for pronunciation
✓Parental Dashboard for progress tracking
✓Engaging science-themed level-readers
✓Stars, awards, and trophies for motivation
✓Reading comprehension quizzes
✓In-app bookstore for additional books
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Booksy. Based on 17 reviews and a 2.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great books for learning
  • 💡Tap to hear words
  • 💡Recording feature for progress
  • 💡Educational content
  • 💡Interactive features
  • 💡Good value for books

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛Books disappear after purchase
  • 🐛Purchases not downloading
  • 🐛No customer support response
  • 🐛App doesn't open
  • 🐛Repurchase required
  • 🐛Features stop working
  • 🐛Update issues
  • 🐛Content levels discouraging
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What's New in Booksy

3.0

August 29, 2014

Completely redesigned interface. Roommier bookshelf. More free books! New awards page. New parent dashboard.

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User reviews

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Disappointed

This was good when I originally purchased but there have been no updates for years and now I can't even download my purchases. Disappointed
Neenie64Neenie64

Unusable

I can’t use it because the developers haven’t updated it - I paid my money for nothing
Weather Obsessor!Weather Obsessor!

Used to a great app

I have been using this app with both English and Spanish speaking students for a couple years. It was a great resource. Now I have to "repurchase" books, pled with the App Store to be refunded only to have the items I repurchased to disappear from my iPad. So annoying and disappointing.
PearlthegirlPearlthegirl

Takes your money doesn't give the books

I love this app. Purchased the starter app, but when I tried to buy another one it took my money, but would not down load the books. So basically wasted my money on nothing
Mom that rocks:)Mom that rocks:)

Took my money

Bought the English pack it never downloaded properly and the restore didn't work.they have not responded to emails for help
Breadstix2012Breadstix2012
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Purchased books not appearing

Bug

Purchased books disappear

Bug

App crashes after opening a book

Bug

Download errors

Bug

Restore function not working

Bug

Cannot register child

Bug

Cannot access settings

Bug

Sound issues in books

Bug

Tap to hear word feature broken

Bug

Read to me feature broken

Bug

Quiz feature crashes app

Bug

Update issues causing crashes

Bug

App closes immediately after opening

Bug

App only works after reinstallation

Bug

In-app purchases not loading

Bug

No response from customer support

Bug

App not working after iOS update

Bug

Download problems solved in update

Bug

Download problems fixed with iOS 5.1 update

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Add more book titles

Feature

Remove reading level from cover

Feature

Add prompt icon for predictions

Feature

Add recording for story retelling

Feature

Add running record/fluency option

Feature

School edition availability

Feature

More books for babies

Feature

FAQ

What is Booksy and what does it do?

Booksy is a learning-to-read platform designed for children from Pre-K through 2nd grade. It provides a library of age-appropriate level-readers with interactive features to help young children practice and develop their reading skills. The app aims to make learning to read engaging and effective through interesting content and motivational tools.

What are the key features of Booksy?

Key features include the ability for children to tap any word to hear it read aloud, a Parental Dashboard for adults to track progress, engaging science-themed level-readers with expert-written content and illustrations, and a system of stars, awards, and trophies to keep children motivated. It also includes quizzes to foster reading mechanics and content comprehension.

How much does Booksy cost?

The app offers a FREE edition that includes 6 complete books. Additional books are available for purchase within the app's bookstore, with individual books priced at $0.99 USD. This allows users to expand the library as needed.

What age group is Booksy suitable for?

Booksy is specifically designed for young children in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) through the 2nd grade. The content and features are tailored to support beginning readers within this age range, helping them build foundational reading skills.

Can parents or teachers track a child's reading progress?

Yes, Booksy includes a powerful Parental Dashboard that allows adults to track a child's progress. This dashboard provides insights into which words may need reinforcement, how long each book takes to read, and can optionally send emails with recordings of the child's reading efforts.