# Readeo - Virtual Storytime — Video chat + kids’ books > Virtual storytime app connecting children and adults with digital books via video chat. (iPhone/iPad app by Readeo, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readeo-virtual-storytime/id1546681587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Readeo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546681589) - Category: Education, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.19/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 83 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-10-25 - Data updated: 2026-07-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readeo-virtual-storytime/id1546681587/reviews.md ## What is Readeo? Readeo is a two-way interactive virtual storytime app that gives children and adults the ability to read the same books together online, whether you’re in the same room or thousands of miles apart. Readeo’s patented reading app makes video calls fun, safe, and engaging by combining interactive, digitized children’s books, with video chat. The average shared interaction on Readeo lasts nearly 30 minutes! Our reading app makes it possible for loved ones to connect virtually when time, distance, pandemics, and/or money make being together in person too difficult. Our goal is to augment human connection over award-winning picture books when loved ones can’t be together physically. Readeo is great for grandparents, traveling parents, military families, divorced families, and every family in between. Our virtual reading app helps shrink the miles between you and your loved ones as it facilitates meaningful connections and deeper relationships. Children can read from our library of books with another user virtually, or on their own. Readeo helps kids with reading, spelling, comprehension, and social skills, among other things. Reading out loud to children creates stronger bonds and promotes healthy brain development in children. Download the app today and sign up for a plan that best fits your needs. Readeo Free Plan: No credit card is required. Access our platform, read any of our 5 free high-quality books (swapped out weekly) on your own or with another user. Invite as many BookChat Buddies to join you as you’d like – Readeo is free to them as well! Readeo Gold Family Plan: -Access over a thousand of the best books from all our publisher partners -New books added weekly -Customizable and shareable bookshelves -Search features allow for quick access to your little one’s favorite books -Bookmark feature helps you pick up where you left off -Zoom and pointer functionality within BookChats -Enlarge your video screens when you just want to video chat -Review and rate books from our library -Read any of our books with any of your BookChat buddies -No book, time, or user limits -Ability to share your Gold Plan access with up to 4 other users who also receive every Gold Plan benefit Plans are just $14.99/month or $99.99/year. THE READEO LIBRARY Our library of award-winning books has something for everyone: books about adventure, civil rights, growing up, imagination, superhero stories, bedtime stories, funny stories, and more. Readeo enables meaningful dialogue and conversations by purposefully offering books on a wide range of topics. We have books in English, Spanish, and French. Readeo also has early-reader books to help children learn to read, and beginner chapter books. We’ve partnered with some of the top children’s book publishers in the space: Simon & Schuster, Abrams, Lerner, Familius, Barefoot, Clavis, Candlewick, Chronicle, and more to enable virtual connecting. How does Readeo work? All you need is a high-speed internet connection, a compatible smartphone, computer, or tablet, and a Readeo account to start reading books together in our book reading app. The app is fun, safe, intuitive, and easy to use. Awards: In 2021, Readeo was a National Parenting Products Awards winner. A good book can bridge any distance. Start exploring new books and familiar classics with the ones you love today! Privacy Policy: https://www.readeo.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.readeo.com/terms-of-service Customer Service: We’re always here to answer any of your questions or concerns. Simply send us an email at support@readeo.com and our customer support team will be happy to get in touch with you. ## Key features - Interactive virtual storytime - Digitized children's books - Two-way video chat - Large library of award-winning books - Reading skill development - Multi-language support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual Gold | $99.99 | per year | | Monthly Gold | $9.99 | per month | | Annual Family Gold | $119.99 | per year | | Family Gold - Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Family Gold Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Monthly Family Gold | $14.99 | per month | | Family Gold Annual | $99.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readeo-virtual-storytime/id1546681587/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Poor customer service *2025-04-07, version 1.1.2046* I can see that there was another review on 2/26/25 with the same problem that I have. I signed up and paid $99.99 for a full year. When I open up it says I only have a free account. I have contacted them numerous times by email and phone. I received 1 answer from Aaron who said he would have the tech people work on my problem that night. That was 11 days ago.Calling anything on Readeo a helpline is a joke as they do not help. I am not sure what else to do. So my advice to anyone thinking about this is do not subscribe. It was a total waste of $99.99! ### 3/5 — App has major password reset problems and can’t access it *2025-03-23, version 1.1.2046* The books in this application are good, and my grandson really likes me reading to him. However, I forgot my password and couldn’t get into the app. I went through the procedure to reset it. After typing a password of eight or greater characters, I could not submit the request. My son also tried to reset the password on his account and was unable to do it. So I am unable to login to my account and read to my grandson. All my emails and phone calls to customer services at Readeo were not answered. It’s hard to believe that a company would totally ignore you. Because of this, I would not recommend this application. ### 1/5 — No customer service *2025-02-27, version 1.1.2046* I loved the app and during my free trial I signed up for the paid plan. Something happened and my account still gives me the free plan but the take money out of my apple account every month. I’ve called and left many messages over the last month and emailed twice with no answer and yet the took money for the subscription again this month. Since I can’t get any customer service, I will be canceling and telling all the people who I recommended to join to do the same. Great concept & app no customer service. ### 1/5 — Zero Customer Support *2025-02-25, version 1.1.2046* No response to multiple phone or email requests for support. No details of encryption or security protocols for video calls. ### 1/5 — Very poor at customer service *2025-02-11, version 1.1.2046* I have found them unresponsive . All they are interested in is sending bills. They do not answer emails and phone calls are very expensive if you are outside the US. I have been unable to close my account.As for Readeo itself I often had issues with my granddaughter not seeing the book we were reading .This made my list redundant as she then had to pick a book.I found it took a lot of research to make an interesting list of books to read together as I was not familiar with any of the authors ( hard work) I’d say it has a very USA orientation ### 1/5 — Customer service does not respond *2025-02-05, version 1.1.2046* I have been a long time Readeo customer. However, I recently have been unable to open books on the app. After emailing and calling for several weeks and getting no response I am sadly cancelling my subscription. ### 1/5 — No Customer Service *2025-01-30, version 1.1.2046* Horrible. I signed up for the Gold Plan “on sale”, was charged and never was upgraded. I tried to email their support and called several times. No response yet they continue to email you about upgrading or taking a tutorial. It is all run by bots. DONT waste your time and money ### 1/5 — Support ignores you *2025-01-14, version 1.1.2046* I want to like this app, however I can’t get them to change my account to gold. I tried to upgrade during the sale, then tried to upgrade again within the app…but nothing connects. I have been charged for a full year. I have emailed both support and help, and no response for k er two weeks. ### 5/5 — Great App *2024-11-08, version 1.1.1971* This is the first time I’ve ever left a review on an app - that’s how good it is. I use this to read to my kids while I’m on work trips. I love that they update books and amenable you to read anytime/anywhere. I’ve recommended this to other friends and family so they could get involved. ### 1/5 — No way to contact Customer Service *2024-05-20, version 1.1.1971* Pros The concept is fantastic Cons After many many weeks, we haven’t found any stories the three-year-old wants to revisit. so far, they are either too simple or too in-depth. There are books that use the artistic feel of brown bear brown bear, but the story content is subpar. I can’t figure out a way to make the window where I search for books, big enough that I can actually read the titles of the books without having to open them. I’ve looked everywhere in the app, the only help is for problems with passwords are logging in. The app constantly takes up a significant portion of the screen with a panel on the left that you only need when first starting. It’s worth the 50% off for the first year, but if they don’t make the app more usable from a phone and an iPad, I won’t be renewing. Wish I could upload screenshots ## Frequently asked questions about Readeo ### What is Readeo? Readeo is a virtual storytime app that allows children and adults to read digital books together online using video chat. It's designed to help loved ones connect and share reading experiences, regardless of physical distance. ### What are the key features of Readeo? Key features include two-way interactive video chat, a library of digitized children's books, and tools to enhance the reading experience. The app aims to make virtual reading engaging and beneficial for children's development. ### How much does Readeo cost? Readeo offers a free plan with access to a limited selection of books. Paid plans, such as the Gold Family Plan, provide access to over a thousand books and additional features, with pricing options of $14.99/month or $99.99/year. ### What devices is Readeo compatible with? The description mentions needing a high-speed internet connection, implying compatibility with devices that can support internet browsing and video calls, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. ### Who would benefit from using Readeo? Readeo is ideal for grandparents, traveling parents, military families, divorced families, and any family looking to maintain strong connections with children through shared reading, especially when physical presence is not possible. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.3058 — 2026-07-13 Performance and User Interface Improvements ### 2.0.3047 — 2026-06-25 Delightful user experience and performance improvements ### 1.1.2140 — 2026-01-27 performance improvements ### 1.1.2136 — 2026-01-27 performance improvements ### 1.1.2108 — 2026-01-26 performance improvements ## Apps similar to Readeo | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Together: Family Video Calling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/together-family-video-calling/id1405515604) | 4.6 (4,639) | Free | Education | | [Sparkle Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-stories/id1039523047) | 4.4 (138) | Free | Education | | [PIBOCO: kids books and stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piboco-kids-books-and-stories/id1441968453) | 4.6 (70) | Free | Education | | [FoxStoria: Books for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxstoria-books-for-kids/id1660457291) | 4.6 (353) | Free | Education | | [Zoog: Magical Storytime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoog-magical-storytime/id1534413894) | 4.9 (20,279) | Free | Education | | [Read Me A Story: Kids 1-6](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-me-a-story-kids-1-6/id1544026863) | 4.6 (74) | Free | Education | --- *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 2026-07-17.*