Read Along Books vs Uplift Reading

The app features a powerful Page Capture with OCR, allowing parents to photograph pages, extract and edit text, and even see confidence percentages and alternative suggestions for improved accuracy. Parents can refine the text with simple tap and edit options, ensuring the story stays correct. For visual storytelling, photos of book illustrations can be added to any page. The read-aloud feature makes storytime engaging with smooth Text-to-Speech, word highlighting, adjustable speed, and easy playback controls—all synchronized perfectly to help early readers connect words with pronunciation. Interactive word navigation and progress tracking motivate children to read more, with progress bars, time metrics, and badges. Smart features like timers and automatic completion make reading habits enjoyable and rewarding. This app is the perfect companion for young readers to explore stories, develop reading skills, and have fun with every page! Book Management Create up to three books with custom titles View all books in a master-detail layout Delete books when no longer needed Page Capture with OCR Photograph book pages Automatic text extraction Edit extracted text if needed OCR Correction: Tap any word to edit it See confidence percentage for each word Alternative suggestions from OCR engine (top 3 candidates) Quick selection of alternatives with visual feedback Manual text editing if alternatives don't match Associated Images Add a photo to any page Useful for capturing illustrations Read-Aloud Features: Text-to-Speech with Word Highlighting Large, prominent "Read Aloud" button Words are highlighted in yellow with bold text as they're spoken Playback Controls Play - Start reading the text Pause - Pause reading (can resume) Stop - Stop and reset to beginning Adjustable Reading Speed Slider control with tortoise (slow) and hare (fast) icons Visual Feedback Currently spoken word is highlighted Highlighted text is bolded for extra emphasis Large, readable font (24pt) Smart Interface Edit mode and read mode are separated Text editor available for corrections The highlighting synchronizes perfectly with the speech, making it easy for children to follow along as the app reads the book to them. This is great for early readers learning to associate written words with their pronunciation! Word-by-word navigation: Previous Word / Next Word buttons - Navigate through individual words Tap any word to hear it - Interactive word pronunciation Visual feedback shows which word is currently highlighted Buttons are disabled intelligently when at start/end of text Reading progress tracking: Progress bar showing percentage of pages read Total reading time displayed (hours and minutes) "Last read" timestamp Completion badge when all pages are finished Completion date tracking Checkmark on pages that have been read Number of times each page has been read Total time spent on each page Automatic tracking when viewing pages (only counts if >5 seconds) Reading stats card showing: Times read Total time Completion status Smart Features: Timer automatically starts when viewing a page Progress saved when leaving a page Book automatically marked complete when all pages are read Stats persist across app sessions Visual indicators throughout the app showing progress Better Image Management comprehensive image editing feature with crop and rotate capabilities. Here's what's new: Image Editor Features: Edit Image button appears after capturing a photo Full-screen image editor interface Rotation Controls: Rotate Left - 90° counter-clockwise rotation Rotate Right - 90° clockwise rotation Multiple rotations possible (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) Zoom/Scale Control: Slider to zoom from 0.5x to 3x Magnifying glass icons for intuitive control Crop Functionality: Apply Crop button to finalize the current view Combines zoom and rotation into the final image Reset button to start over with original image

Master Stories. Build Fluency. Love Reading. UPLIFT helps kids become confident, fluent readers through a proven mastery-based approach. Instead of rushing through stories, kids read the same story multiple times until they're reading fluently and confidently. Real improvement, not just checking boxes. WHY MASTERY WORKS Reading is like weightlifting - you don't add more weight until you master the current level. UPLIFT applies this same principle: - Read one story 3-4 times over several days - Track accuracy and speed improvement - Move forward only when ready - Build real fluency and confidence This repetition-based approach is backed by reading research and used by speech therapists and special education teachers. FEATURES PARENTS LOVE AI Story Generator Create unlimited custom stories about your child's interests - sports, hobbies, pets, favorite characters, anything! Each story is perfectly calibrated to their exact reading level. Curated Story Library High-quality, professionally leveled stories for grades K-6. Stories are engaging, age-appropriate, and designed for repeated reading. Reading Guide Focus tool that highlights one line at a time, reducing visual overwhelm. Perfect for kids with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. Real-Time Progress Tracking See exactly which words need practice. Watch fluency and accuracy improve day by day. Celebrate milestones together. Comprehension Quizzes Ensure your child understands what they're reading, not just decoding words. Vocabulary Practice Missed words are automatically added to a practice list with definitions and pronunciation help. Full Customization Adjust text size (16-28pt), line spacing, font family (including OpenDyslexic), and background colors. BUILT FOR NEURODIVERGENT LEARNERS UPLIFT includes accessibility features specifically designed for kids with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia: - Reading guide to reduce distractions - Customizable text appearance - Consistent, predictable interface - No ads or pop-ups - Repetition-based learning that builds confidence THE MASTERY APPROACH Your child works on ONE story until they achieve: - 95%+ word accuracy - Grade-level reading speed - Strong comprehension This typically takes 3-4 reading sessions over several days. The repetition builds: - Automatic word recognition - Reading confidence - Vocabulary retention - Fluency (reading with expression and ease) TRACK REAL PROGRESS - See improvement attempt by attempt - Identify struggling words automatically - Watch reading speed increase - Monitor comprehension growth - Share progress with teachers AI-POWERED PERSONALIZATION Can't find a story your child loves? Create one in seconds! UPLIFT's AI generates stories about: - Their favorite sports or hobbies - Their pets or family members - Topics they're learning in school - Characters they create - Anything they're interested in! Kids stay engaged when reading about what they love. GRADES K-6 UPLIFT adapts to your child's exact reading level from Kindergarten through 6th grade. As they improve, stories automatically adjust in complexity. WHAT PARENTS SAY "My son with ADHD actually asks to use UPLIFT. The reading guide helps him focus." - Sarah M. "We've been on the same story for 4 days and I can SEE the difference. He's not just reading faster - he's reading with confidence." - James K. "Finally, an app that doesn't rush through content. The mastery approach actually works." - Maria T. FREE TRIAL Try your first story completely free. SUBSCRIPTION $9.99/month or $89/year (save 25%) - Unlimited stories - AI story generator - Full progress tracking - All features unlocked - Cancel anytime Privacy Policy: https://www.readuplift.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start building reading confidence today!