LoroBuddy: Dictation & Reading

LoroBuddy: Dictation & Reading

Reads word lists & books aloud

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2026
  • July 30, 2026

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Snap a real picture book and LoroBuddy turns it into story time: Loro, a friendly little parrot, reads it aloud page by page and listens while your child reads back. The same buddy takes dictation night off your hands too — snap this week's word list and Loro reads it for practice. Put the book (or the worksheet) in their hands and keep yours free. TURN ANY BOOK INTO A READ-ALONG Snap the pages of a real picture book or reader and LoroBuddy turns them into a guided read-along. In Story mode, Loro reads each line aloud in order and highlights every word as it's spoken — karaoke-style — so your child follows along and hears how the story should sound. • Photograph any printed book, page by page • Loro reads aloud with word-by-word highlighting • Made for pre-readers and early readers YOUR CHILD READS TO LORO Switch to Practise mode and Loro becomes a patient reading buddy: it says a line, then listens as your child reads it back — and rewards clear reading with stars. A gentle way to build reading confidence and fluency at home. • Loro listens as your child reads aloud • Encouraging star feedback, judged on how it sounds • Age-aware — easier on little ones, honest with older kids SNAP THIS WEEK'S WORD LIST LoroBuddy is a dictation helper too. Take a photo of any dictation or spelling list — a printed sheet, a textbook page, even handwriting — and LoroBuddy reads the text on-device and splits it into kid-sized chunks automatically. "Check the Words" lets you fix anything before practice begins. • On-device text recognition — no typing • Auto-splits into words or short sentences • Tap to edit any word before you start LORO READS IT ALOUD Loro speaks each word with a clear, natural voice and waits for your child to read or write. Tap "Again" to repeat as many times as they need. • Adjustable reading speed • Repeat any word or line with one tap • Big, one-handed controls — built for holding the book or worksheet MESSAGES IN YOUR OWN VOICE Leave a little message for your child — a voice note, a photo, a word of encouragement — so practice feels like it comes from you, not from a machine. • Record in your own voice • Add a photo or a short note • Saved on the device MANY LANGUAGES Loro reads books aloud in 30+ languages. Dictation covers 7 — English, Cantonese, Mandarin (Traditional & Simplified Chinese), French, German, Spanish and Russian — so the same buddy grows with your child. PRIVATE BY DESIGN — MADE FOR KIDS LoroBuddy is built for children and the parents beside them. • Scanning and read-aloud run on-device — photos, book pages and word lists stay on your phone • No accounts, no sign-up • A parental gate keeps grown-up settings for grown-ups • Optional reading-practice scoring sends only the words your child speaks — and only when you switch it on MEET LORO Your child picks Loro's colour — six to choose from, including pink — and Loro plays along through every round of practice. FREQUENTLY ASKED What does it do? Snap a real book and Loro reads it aloud — or listens while your child reads. It also takes dictation: snap a word list and Loro reads it for practice. Does my child need to read already? No — in Story mode Loro reads aloud and highlights each word; your child listens and follows along. Does it work offline? Reading books and word lists aloud runs on-device. Reading-practice scoring uses a secure connection. Can I use my own voice? Yes — leave voice messages your child can play back anytime. Is it safe for kids? Yes — on-device scanning, no accounts, no sign-up. Story time and dictation night, sorted. Download LoroBuddy and let Loro read tonight's book — and this week's words — aloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lorobuddy.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lorobuddy.com/privacy
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What's New in LoroBuddy

2.0.0

July 30, 2026

What's new in 2.0.0 • NEW — Books! Snap the pages of a real picture book and Loro reads it aloud, highlighting each word as it goes. Or switch to Practise mode and Loro listens while your child reads, rewarding clear reading with stars. • Dictation still works just as you love it — snap this week's word list and Loro reads it aloud. • Plus fixes and polish. Thanks for using LoroBuddy!

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