# JOSY - Books for Every Child — Accessible stories read aloud > Accessible stories read aloud (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Manzer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/josy-books-for-every-child/id6758898192 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alex Manzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/483503910) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 65 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2026-03-05 - Data updated: 2026-07-25 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/josy-books-for-every-child/id6758898192/reviews.md ## What is JOSY? Josy is not an ordinary reading app. Josy was specifically designed for people with cognitive disabilities - lovingly crafted, accessible, and with the goal of making the joy of reading available to everyone. Even the littlest ones love the clear images and simple stories. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Every book offers three carefully graded difficulty levels: • Discover - Large, clear images with single words. Perfect for exploring and for the very first encounter with stories. • Understand - Short, simple sentences for each image. Ideal for beginning readers and people who prefer easy language. • Stories - Complete stories with more text. For reading on your own or having them read aloud. PROFESSIONALLY NARRATED All texts are read aloud by professional voice actors - in multiple languages. This way, even children who cannot yet read can enjoy the stories. The narration feature supports language development and makes books accessible to everyone. FULLY OFFLINE Josy works completely without an internet connection. All books, images, and audio files are included in the app. Perfect for on the go, in waiting rooms, or wherever Wi-Fi is not available. FREE, AD-FREE, NO TRACKING Josy is completely free and contains no advertising whatsoever. No data is collected and no tracking is used. The app was developed by volunteers with great passion - from the belief that accessibility should not be a luxury. WHO IS JOSY FOR? • Children and adults with cognitive disabilities • Babies and toddlers • Families who value accessible media • Educational institutions and special needs schools • Everyone who loves beautiful stories MADE WITH LOVE Behind Josy is a volunteer project that aims to advance inclusion in the digital space. Every book is carefully designed and illustrated - with the ambition that truly all children have access to great stories. We welcome feedback and suggestions: info@josy.app ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-18 New: Optimized text sizing With the new “Maximize text size” setting, Josy makes better use of the available space on every book page. Single words and longer passages are automatically shown at the largest size that fits. Also: • Improved support for VoiceOver and hardware keyboards • More reliable page turning after short or canceled swipe gestures • More stable audio playback after interruptions or switching devices • Improved layout when rotating iPhone or iPad • Help text in Settings is now always fully visible • Various other bug fixes and improvements Questions or suggestions? Write to us at info@josy.app ### 1.2.6 — 2026-04-20 New: AirPlay & external display Connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV via AirPlay or cable - Josy automatically shows book pages full-screen on the big screen while you control everything on your device. Perfect for group reading in daycare, school, or therapy! Also: • Better support for external switches (e.g. Key Switch Box): Two switches now control forward and backward navigation • Four new books: "The Shapes", "The Weather" (Level 1), "The Seasons" (Level 2) and "The Ugly Duckling" (Level 3) • Finish audio first: Setting that prevents page turning while audio is still playing • Better touch recognition for multiple fingers, fists, or long presses • Various bug fixes and improvements (thanks @craig) Questions or suggestions? Write to us at info@josy.app ### 1.2.4 — 2026-03-28 New: AirPlay & external display Connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV via AirPlay or cable - Josy automatically shows book pages full-screen on the big screen while you control everything on your device. Perfect for group reading in daycare, school, or therapy! Also: • Better support for external switches (e.g. Key Switch Box): Two switches now control forward and backward navigation • Four new books: "The Shapes", "The Weather" (Level 1), "The Seasons" (Level 2) and "The Ugly Duckling" (Level 3) • Finish audio first: Setting that prevents page turning while audio is still playing • Better touch recognition for multiple fingers, fists, or long presses • Various bug fixes and improvements Questions or suggestions? Write to us at info@josy.app ### 1.2.2 — 2026-03-18 New: AirPlay & external display Connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV via AirPlay or cable - Josy automatically shows book pages full-screen on the big screen while you control everything on your device. Perfect for group reading in daycare, school, or therapy! Also: • Four new books: "The Shapes", "The Weather" (Level 1), "The Seasons" (Level 2) and "The Ugly Duckling" (Level 3) • Finish audio first: Setting that prevents page turning while audio is still playing • Better touch recognition for multiple fingers, fists, or long presses • Various bug fixes and improvements Questions or suggestions? Write to us at info@josy.app ### 1.2.1 — 2026-03-18 New: AirPlay & external display Connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV via AirPlay or cable - Josy automatically shows book pages full-screen on the big screen while you control everything on your device. Perfect for group reading in daycare, school, or therapy! Also: • Three new books: "The Shapes", "The Weather" (Level 1) and "The Ugly Duckling" (Level 3) • Finish audio first: Setting that prevents page turning while audio is still playing • Better touch recognition for multiple fingers, fists, or long presses • Various bug fixes and improvements Questions or suggestions? Write to us at info@josy.app ## More apps by Alex Manzer - [Pepp!Up](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peppup/id926014541) All apps by Alex Manzer: https://appshunter.io/developer/483503910 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-25.*