ReadBy

Their Stories. Your Voice.

Maya, Barnaby Bear, and Wally Wonder on an open storybook

Your kids dream up the adventure. And it's read aloud in your voice — even when you can't be there in person.

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Made for Kids certified COPPA compliant 6-layer safety
How It Works

They imagine it. You narrate it.

Your child tells the story they want. AI writes it. You bring it to life with your voice.

Paper-cut child on tummy with crayons + drawings, paper-cut dragons + spaceships + castles rising from the sketchpad as imagined worlds

1Your kid dreams it up

They pick a hero, choose a world, and tell you what the adventure is about. Their imagination runs the show.

AI bringing the story to life

2AI brings it to life

With a few taps — presto chango — a brand new story, narrated in your voice.

Dad on the foot of the bed reading a paper-cut storybook to an awake child sitting up against pillows

3Read in a voice they love

Record 30 seconds of your voice, and every story is narrated by Mom, Dad, Grandma — even when they can't be there.

13 Heroes + Your Child

They pick the hero. Or become one.

13 characters to choose from — or create a custom hero that looks just like your child. Every story stars whoever they want.

Create Your Hero

Build a hero that looks just like them

Pick their look, choose their personality — and watch AI bring them to life in our paper-cutout art style.

1 Design their look
👧 Girl 👦🏿 Boy 🧒 Either
Skin tone
Short Curly Long Braids Ponytail Afro
Casual Sporty Princess Superhero Explorer Cozy PJs
2 Choose their personality
3 Meet your hero!
ReadBy
Design your Hero
Maya
Maya
Curly black hair · Explorer outfit
CUSTOM HUMAN
Continue

Wish you could be there to tuck them in?
Now you can.

Record 30 seconds of your voice, and you're there every single night — no matter where you are.

Mom on a flight at night, voice ribbons carrying her bedtime story across the spine of an open pop-up book to her sleeping child
When Mom's traveling
Dad working late at his desk, voice ribbons carrying his bedtime story across the spine to his sleeping child
When Dad's working late
Grandma in her rocking chair at home, reading into her tablet, voice ribbons carrying her bedtime story across the spine to her grandchild
When Grandma's miles away
Grandma
Grandma
Dad
Dad
Mom
Mom
Narrator
Narrator

Step 1: Record 30 seconds

This is the actual 30-second recording — just a parent reading a simple prompt into their phone.

Step 2: AI reads the story

Same voice — but now reading "Barnaby and the Star That Fell." No re-recording needed.

Your voice. Their bedtime.

Working late. Business trip. Living in another city. It doesn't matter. Your child hears YOUR voice reading them a story every single night.

Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles — anyone your child loves can be their storyteller.

Every Story Is Unique

A story, just for them

Written by AI, safe for ages 3-12+, and never the same twice. Tap a voice to hear the story.

Pop-up storybook cover — Once Upon a Time, a ReadBy original story
Open storybook spread — dimensional paper-cut forest scene with story text

Once upon a time, in a forest not far away, a brave little hero set out under a bright silver moon. The wildflowers were sleeping, the trees stood tall, and the forest creatures had a secret to share.

"Welcome, little one," whispered the moon. "We've been waiting for someone brave."

A small rabbit hopped from behind a mushroom. She tilted her head, her eyes hopeful and shining. The forest grew quiet, listening.

"Will you help us find what we've lost?" the rabbit asked. "Tonight, by the light of the moon?"

Everything a parent wants

Built for kids ages 3-12+. Loved by parents and grandparents.

Voice cloning

Your voice reads every story

Record 30 seconds. Our AI clones your voice so Mom, Dad, or Grandma narrates every bedtime story. Hear it in action →

Gift stories

Gift stories to family

Send a story bundle with voice messages and book inscriptions. The perfect grandparent gift.

Classic fairy tales

12 classic fairy tales

Little Red Riding Hood, Boy Who Cried Wolf, Jack & the Beanstalk — retold with real tension and your child as the hero.

Custom character builder

Custom character builder

Create a hero that looks and acts just like your child — with a kid-friendly personality picker.

Cultural stories

13 stories from across the globe

Tales from 11 cultures — Anansi, Momotaro, Coyote, and more. Family tier exclusive.

Offline mode

Offline mode

Download stories for flights, car rides, and spotty Wi-Fi. Your library, always available.

Audio-only no screen mode

Audio-only "No Screen" mode

Turn off the screen and let your child drift to sleep with just the story. Pure audio, no blue light.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Upgrade when storytime demands it.

Free
$0
Forever free
  • 3 stories (1 custom + 1 classic + 1 world)
  • 1 custom character
  • 1 cloned voice
  • Tales from around the globe
  • Offline access
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Premium
$17.99/mo
Billed monthly
  • 10 stories per month
  • 3 custom characters
  • 3 cloned voices
  • All 12 classic fairy tales
  • Tales from around the globe
  • Gift story bundles
  • Offline access
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FAQ

Questions parents ask

Everything you need to know before storytime.

How does voice cloning work?+
Record 30 seconds of speaking naturally. Our AI learns your voice and can narrate any story in it. Works for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles — anyone.
Is it safe for kids?+
Yes. Every story passes through 6 layers of content safety. The app is COPPA compliant with zero third-party tracking.
What ages is this for?+
ReadBy is designed for children ages 3-12+. Younger kids love being read to; older kids enjoy driving the story creation.
Can I try it for free?+
Absolutely. The free plan includes 1 custom story, 1 classic fairy tale, 1 world story, and 1 cloned voice. No credit card required.
What makes this different from other story apps?+
Your child creates the story (picks the hero, world, and plot). AI writes it with a beautiful cover in handmade paper-cutout style. And it's read in YOUR voice — not a generic robot.
Safe By Design

Built for trust

Every story passes through 6 layers of safety before your child hears it.

COPPA Compliant No data collected from children
6-Layer Safety Input, prompt, output, fallback, rate limit, client
Made for Kids Apple Kids Category certified
No Ads. No Tracking. Zero third-party analytics in the app

Be there at bedtime. Every night.

Free to start. No credit card. Your voice, their story, ready in under a minute.

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