Buzz 'n' Read! (AAE version) vs ReadBeam

FOR BEGINNER READERS-- Especially designed for Black children to learn to read by using stories with characters that look and sound like them so they can get excited about reading! This version of Buzz ‘n’ Read uses African-American English in the stories so that children who began speaking English with the African-American dialect don’t have to work TWICE as hard at reading by trying to sound out a word while translating the story from another dialect (Standard English). This app will help your child to learn to read faster! The simple stories are designed to be relatable and engaging. Buzz ‘n’ Read is very unique in that it listens to your child while they read. The app actually uses speech recognition to listen to your child slowly sound out each word until it is identified correctly. The instructions in Buzz Reading are spoken to your child by a human voice, that of a Black child. In most other reading apps, the instructions are written for a parent who is expected to help the child use the app to read. Having a narrator explain the reading process to your child and provide instructions for using the app not only makes learning a friendly process, but your child could even use this app to learn to read all by him- or herself! Best of all, BUZZ Reading is COMPLETELY FREE, with no in-app purchases or membership fees, unlike any other major reading app available for iPhones and iPads! There are three major sections to BUZZ Reading: learning letter sounds, including a target game to help your child identify the letter sounds in a fun and interactive way learning to string letter sounds together to make words Reading stories that contain simple words with beautiful illustrations. The words on the screen are read in part by the narrator and in part by your child, with feedback when they read their word correctly. This app was developed by Jackson Lasaga-Ivey.

ReadBeam turns any printed book into a read-aloud lesson. Snap a page with your iPhone, and ReadBeam reads it back with each word lit up the moment its spoken built for early readers, struggling readers, and families with dyslexia. POINT YOUR CAMERA. HEAR THE BOOK. On-device OCR captures the page in seconds no typing required Edge detection straightens the page automatically Works on any printed book, worksheet, or note READ ALONG, NOT ALONE Each word highlights in real time as its spoken Builds the sound-to-symbol connection that powers fluent reading Adjustable pace for new readers and re-readers FRIENDLY VOICES Choose Sunny, Luna, or Atlas warm narrators Replay, pause, and rewind MADE FOR FAMILIES, BUILT FOR CLASSROOMS Parents can scan a bedtime book in under a minute Teachers prescan their class library and share with parents using a simple class code Every reader in the class gets the same library no duplicate work WHO USES READBEAM Parents of early readers (ages 5-8) Speech-language pathologists and reading specialists Teachers running guided-reading groups Homeschool families Families with dyslexia, ADHD, or print disabilities PRIVACY Text recognition runs on your device. The reader voices use Google Cloud Text-to-Speech to synthesize audio from recognized text. Books that teachers share to a class are stored on ReadBeam-hosted secure storage so students can read along. No third-party analytics, no ads, no data sold. Full policy: https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/privacy SUPPORT We answer every email. Reach us at https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/support TERMS OF USE ReadBeam Terms (includes Acceptable Use for scanned content): https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/terms ReadBeam is also licensed under the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/