# Luka Reading

> AI-powered reading robot companion app for children's literacy development. (iPhone/iPad app by Luka Technology Co., Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luka-reading/id1198406327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luka Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713277363)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 208 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luka-reading/id1198406327/reviews.md

## What is Luka Reading?

Reading – the best gift to children

Luka Reading app is the companion app for Luka! Luka is a Reading Robot, the first kids robot of Ling Technology (ling.ai). Built with cutting-edge AI technology and life-like character design, Luka brings a futuristic reading experience to families with 2+ years old babies. Helping kids to foster reading habits, Luka energetically reads pictures books to children, helps you find the next picture book to buy and gives reading previews. With many efficient and helpful functions, Luka is the one-stop shop to meet your child’s reading and storytelling demand. Help them discover their passion for reading with Luka!

Luka Reading app, helping children discover their passion for reading.

Every page of every picture book is recorded by a professional voice actor. Pick a page and Luka will read for you!

Parents record, parents voice to accompany children at any time; children record, develop expression skills

Constant updates & a growing cloud library, we select every book for children with love.

Recommend a picture book according to the child's growing needs, and choose a picture book to become more intimate.

Featured mass audio resources.

Luka Parrot Mode – the new magic trick for parents! Tap the default Emoji in the app or type in a sentence, Luka will say it in his voice. Luka helps parents to communicate, guide emotions, give instructions and foster good habits with kids.

Please join the Luka family, let’s use AI technology to foster the reading habit, and share the good happy reading time.


Automatic subscription service description
1. Subscription Service:
    DEEP_VIP_GROUP(1 year), LISTENING_VIP_GROUP(1 year), READING_VIP_GROUP(1 year)
2. Subscription Price:
    DEEP_VIP_GROUP: The annual renewal price is 198 RMB/year
    READING_VIP_GROUP: The annual renewal price is 98 RMB/year
    LISTENING_VIP_GROUP: The annual renewal price is 98 RMB/year
3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is credited to the iTunes account
4. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will purchase the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the deduction is successful
5. Turn off the service: you can "Settings" on your iPhone, click "Apple ID", choose "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select subscription service, and click turn off service
6. Agreement address：https://netposa-public.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/luka/app/agreement/Luka%20Privacy%20Agreement.html
7. Terms of Use (EULA)：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered robot reads picture books
- Parent voice recording for personalized narration
- Book recommendations based on child's needs
- Parrot mode for interactive communication
- Growing cloud library of curated books
- Reading previews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luka Deep VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Luka Reading VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Listening VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Reading Vip Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Reading Vip Year | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ¥6 = 6000 Luka Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| ¥12 = 12000 Luka Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ¥18 = 18000 Luka Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| ¥30 = 30000 Luka Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| ¥68 = 68000 Luka Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ¥128 = 128000 Luka Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luka-reading/id1198406327/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2025-03-25*

Cannot open the app, it gets stuck on a grey page and does not move.

### 2/5 — Fun toy Terrible App

*2024-12-14*

2.4 Ghz needed.  Couldn’t figure out how to separate 5G from 2.4. Our friend told us to move far from the signal and we were finally able to connect. We contacted US Tech Support by e-mail. If Luka is a gift you’ll struggle to get their help. They need the order number before they assist, fortunately we had it, and didn’t need their help in the end.

### 1/5 — WiFi connection

*2023-12-05*

Could not connect to WiFi. But I had to provide my phone number to start the process. Now they have my phone number and I still can’t get the thing connected to the Internet. Seems like it’s pretty limited in functionality without that crucial step. Waste of time and money!

### 1/5 — ridiculous interface

*2023-10-06*

This device is sold in the US to help learn Chines.
So people who buy it don’t speak Chinese.
Yet the set up and many relevant thing is in Chinese

### 1/5 — app闪退

*2022-11-21*

手机更新到ios16.1.1后app就闪退打不开了

### 1/5 — Cannot upload book

*2022-06-23*

Tried numerous times to upload book. Finally uploaded then recorded. Then deleted my recording. Book not uploaded anymore. This app needs help.

### 5/5 — Where is the app settings

*2022-01-14*

I want to change the app language but cannot find the app settings

### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect

*2021-03-31*

Nothing I do can connect the little robot to the WiFi.  The troubleshooting menu you get as a result of not being able to connect is not helpful.  Either the robot is broken or the app is broken, I don’t know which.  But my experience with Luka has been very frustrating.  He can read books that he already has stored in his memory, but there is no way to update him or get him to speak a language other than Spanish without connecting.  Interesting idea, poor execution.

### 1/5 — Super Slow and Self Recording Does Not Work

*2021-01-16*

Like many other reviewers, the biggest issue is that the self recording feature does not work, it keeps getting stuck at 3/4%.  We have a lot of books not in the database that we wanted to self-record.  But with this feature not working, the $200+ Luka device is starting to not worth its value.  Additionally, everything is slow, from switching between audio versions and finding books.

### 3/5 — Need to be able to select language

*2020-09-19*

The English version is not user-friendly. You have to switch the ios system to Chinese in order to use the Chinese version. It is quite troublesome.

## Frequently asked questions about Luka Reading

### What does the Luka Reading app do?

The Luka Reading app is a companion to the Luka Reading Robot. It allows the robot to read picture books aloud to children, offers features for parents to record their voices, and provides book recommendations. It aims to foster reading habits and enhance the storytelling experience for young children.

### What are the key features of the Luka Reading app?

Key features include the robot reading picture books aloud, parents being able to record their own voices for narration, a parrot mode for interactive communication, a curated cloud library of books, and personalized book recommendations based on a child's developmental needs.

### How does the subscription service work?

The app offers several subscription tiers, including DEEP_VIP_GROUP, READING_VIP_GROUP, and LISTENING_VIP_GROUP, all with annual renewal prices. Payments are processed through the iTunes account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off in the iPhone's settings.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

The app is designed for families with children aged 2 years and older. It aims to help foster reading habits and develop expression skills in young children through interactive and engaging reading experiences.

### Can parents record their own voices for the robot to read?

Yes, a significant feature allows parents to record their voices. This enables them to accompany their children with a familiar voice at any time, adding a personalized touch to the reading experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.51.0 — 2026-08-31

- Improved user experience

### 2.50.9 — 2026-04-13

- Improved user experience

### 2.50.8 — 2025-08-06

- Improved user experience

### 2.50.7 — 2025-07-09

- Improved user experience

### 2.50.6 — 2025-06-30

- Improved user experience

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