Twinkl Originals vs Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books Usage & Stats

For families who believe in the enduring magic of storytime. Vooks is the trusted space where timeless storybooks come to life—gently narrated, beautifully animated, and thoughtfully paced for calm, connection, and growth. Created for parents who value quality over chaos, Vooks helps children fall in love with stories the way you remember—through warmth, rhythm, and wonder. Whether it’s part of your bedtime routine or a quiet moment in the middle of a busy day, Vooks keeps kids engaged in a way that feels meaningful, not mindless. Loved by over 1.6 million parents and teachers worldwide, Vooks is the safe, ad-free choice for families who want technology to reflect their values—not fight them. Why Families & Educators Love Us Gentle animation engages without overstimulating. Calming narration feels like being read to by someone you love. Read-along text builds literacy naturally and joyfully. Stories build character, sparking imagination, empathy, and confidence. Storytime, Reimagined for Modern Families Vooks is more than an app—it’s a way to preserve the ritual of reading together, even when life gets busy. With a growing library of handpicked titles, Vooks offers a calm, trusted corner of the digital world where stories nurture imagination, character, and connection. Today's Readers = Tomorrow's Leaders Early reading ability is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong success—and nothing gets kids excited about reading like Vooks. It makes fitting in those 20 minutes a day easy and joyful. Watch your child’s vocabulary, language skills, and love of books grow with every story. A Growing, Diverse Library Explore hundreds of beautifully animated stories in English—with 100+ in Spanish—chosen to support emotional growth, teach meaningful lessons, and celebrate diverse voices and experiences. Step Into the Story With Storyteller Become the voice of your favorite stories! With Storyteller, you can record yourself reading aloud, adding a personal, meaningful touch to storytime. Share your recordings with loved ones anywhere, on tablet, desktop, or laptop. Customize Storytime With Playlists Create personalized story collections your little one will love. Handpick titles around favorite themes, learning moments, or routines, and share the magic of reading your way. Go Screen-Free With Audio-Only Mode Enjoy storytime anywhere—at bedtime, in the car, or during quiet moments—with audio-only mode. Kids can listen to their favorite stories with the same music, sound, and magic they love—no screens needed. What are parents and teachers saying? “My three children all love Vooks! It’s a real treat for them, the animations are gorgeous and the bonus is that their reading skills are improving as we watch.” – Melissa, Australia “If we have the hard copy of a book on Vooks, my kids will read along and touch the pages of their book and giggle. My son is a visual learner, so he’s really taken a lot in.” – Jenny, U.S. “We love Vooks! As an educator and a parent I want to make sure that the time my kids spend with technology is engaging and fun. The stories are great and captivating!” – Jan, U.S. “Excellent content that is high quality, educational, and engaging! My child loves the variety of content and I am quite impressed with the growth of vocabulary she gained from the stories.” – AJ, Canada Privacy & Safety Your child’s privacy is our top priority. Vooks is COPPA and FERPA compliant. Full access requires an adult to purchase a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription within the app. Subscription Options • Monthly: $9.99/month • Annual: $69.99/year Pricing may vary by region and is confirmed at purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in Apple Account Settings. Unused trial time is forfeited upon purchase. Terms of service: https://www.vooks.com/termsandconditions/ Privacy policy: https://www.vooks.com/privacy/