Learn to Read with Tico AI
Kids Reading Coach: Phonics
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Most reading apps talk at your child. Tico listens back — hearing them read aloud and gently helping the moment they get stuck. Ages 3–8.
Most reading apps talk at your child. Tico listens back.
Your child reads a story out loud. Tico hears every word — and when they stumble, it steps in gently, the way a patient grown-up would. No buzzers. No red X. Just a nudge, and then let's keep going.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Pick a story. Short and simple, or longer as your child grows.
2. Your child reads it out loud.
3. Tico listens, helps with the hard words, and celebrates the finish.
If your child isn't ready to read alone yet, Tico will read the story to them first. They can listen, follow along, and try it themselves when they feel like it. There's no wrong way to start.
GENTLE BY DESIGN
Reading out loud takes nerve when you're five. A harsh correction can put a child off for weeks.
So Tico waits. It gives your child room to work it out, and only helps when they need it. Every session ends on something they did well — because a child who feels capable comes back tomorrow.
GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD
- Beginner stories for children just starting out — short sentences, familiar words
- Growing stories for confident readers ready for more
- Designed for ages 3 to 8, from first words through early independent reading
CHOOSE TICO'S VOICE
Pick the voice that suits your child, including Apple's premium voices for the most natural sound. Some children settle in faster with a voice that feels familiar.
FOUR LANGUAGES
Read in English, French, Spanish, or German. Useful for bilingual families and for children learning a second language at school.
FOR PARENTS
A simple report shows you what your child actually did — which stories they read, which words gave them trouble, and how they're improving over time.
You don't have to sit beside them to know how it's going. And when you do sit down together, you'll know exactly which words to practice.
Add up to 4 child profiles. Each With their own report card.
WHY PARENTS CHOOSE TICO
- Your child does the reading — not the app
- Gentle correction that builds confidence instead of dread
- Real progress you can see, not a score you can't interpret
- Made for practice, not for passing time
Reading fluency comes from reading out loud. Children who practise aloud read better, faster, and with more confidence — but most kids only get a few minutes of it a day, usually with a tired parent at bedtime.
Tico gives them a patient listener whenever they want one.
Download Tico and let your child read to someone who's always ready to listen.
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The developer, Mohamed Bennouf, 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.
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Information
- Seller
- Mohamed Bennouf
- Size
- 28.9 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 6–8
This app is rated 4+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Tico Full Library $9.99
- Copyright
- © Laird Games 2026