BoxFort | Kids Books
Bedtime stories, early reading
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
If your child says reading is boring, they're probably right. Most reading apps are.
BoxFort is made by one person. A dad who got tired of apps built to maximize screen time instead of telling a good story, so he started writing, illustrating, and building his own. More than 90,000 families read here, and our free story "Let's Taco 'Bout It" has held #1 in Apple Books' Kids chart for two years straight.
Featuring Patrick, Arty, Kevin, Dr. Toast.
WHY BOXFORT WORKS:
THEY ACTUALLY WANT TO READ IT
BoxFort stories are genuinely funny — not game-ified phonics, not talking animals saying simple sentences. When kids laugh, they relax. When they relax, they read more. That's the whole strategy.
ADVANCED LANGUAGE, PAINLESSLY
Our stories introduce Tier 2 vocabulary — words like "Transcendental," "Strategically," and "Devastated" — in context so entertaining that kids absorb them without realizing it. Ages 4–9: Read-Aloud for younger listeners, Independent Reading for older.
STORIES THAT MEAN SOMETHING
Every book goes somewhere real. Patrick tackles frustration. The Taconauts discover empathy. Characters who feel things spark conversations that last past bedtime.
KEY FEATURES:
READ TOGETHER MODE
Connect two devices and read in real-time with Grandma, a traveling parent, or a friend across town. You turn the page; it turns on their screen too. No other kids' reading app does this.
PROFESSIONAL READ-ALOUD
Voiceovers that model proper expression and tone — perfect for younger listeners or nights when you need a break.
SAFE & AD-FREE
No ads. No pop-ups. No data tracking. No exceptions.
OFFLINE ACCESS
Download favorites for car trips, camping, or no-wifi moments.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING:
"Finally, an app that isn't just a mindless game. My 7-year-old is reading 'big words' without even realizing it." — 5/5 Stars
"My son hates 'learning' apps but begs for BoxFort because it's actually funny." — 5/5 Stars
BoxFort includes a subscription for unlimited access to the full storybook library. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.boxfort.co/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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Fixed an issue with "Read Together" mode on FaceTime.
The developer, Matthew Ryan, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Matthew Ryan
- Size
- 190.1 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made For Ages 0–5
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Gift Subscription 6 Months ₪141.90
- Gift Subscription 12 Months ₪234.90
- Gift Subscription 3 Months ₪66.00
- Echo ₪16.90
- The Big Squeak ₪9.90
- Telephone ₪9.90
- Queue ₪9.90
- Kite ₪9.50
- Bald Spot ₪9.50
- Intruder ₪9.50
- Copyright
- © 2026 BoxFort Media LLC
