LoroBuddy: Dictation & Reading
Reads word lists & books aloud
About
Transform physical books into interactive read-alongs with a friendly parrot that reads aloud and highlights words. It also acts as a patient reading tutor, listening to your child read and providing encouraging feedback. Additionally, it can digitize word lists for practice and allows parents to leave personal voice messages.
What's New in LoroBuddy
2.3.3
October 28, 2026
What's new in 2.3.3 • Book reading now pauses at punctuation without saying the punctuation marks aloud. • Improved speech and word-highlight timing in books. • Fixed Cantonese voice selection on iOS 26. • More reliable camera opening, with a Retry button if needed. • Saved and imported books now follow the same pause rules as the editor.
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Basic — Ad-free
Removes ads. Practice stays free.
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FAQ
What does LoroBuddy do?
LoroBuddy transforms physical books and word lists into interactive learning tools. It can read books aloud with highlighting, listen to children read back, and digitize dictation lists for practice. Parents can also leave voice messages for their children.
How does LoroBuddy help with reading practice?
In Practice mode, LoroBuddy listens as your child reads aloud, offering encouraging star feedback based on clarity. It's designed to build reading confidence and fluency by providing a patient and interactive practice environment.
Can LoroBuddy recognize text from any source?
Yes, LoroBuddy uses on-device text recognition to scan and read text from printed books, worksheets, and even handwriting. This means no typing is required to digitize content for practice.
Does LoroBuddy have ads?
No, LoroBuddy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for features like subscription plans.
What languages does LoroBuddy support?
LoroBuddy can read books aloud in over 30 languages. For dictation, it supports English, Cantonese, Mandarin (Traditional & Simplified Chinese), French, German, Spanish, and Russian.
Is LoroBuddy safe for children?
LoroBuddy is built with children in mind and prioritizes privacy. Scanning and read-aloud features run on-device, keeping photos and book pages private. There are no accounts or sign-ups required, and a parental gate protects adult settings.
What are the subscription options for LoroBuddy?
LoroBuddy offers a 'Basic — Ad-free' subscription plan for $1.99 per month. This plan provides an ad-free experience and access to premium features.
How often is LoroBuddy updated?
LoroBuddy was last updated on October 28, 2026, with version 2.3.3. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements for the application.
