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Your child is one of a kind. Their learning should be too.

An AI math & reading teacher built around your child. Available on iOS and Android.

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Free, daily activities

The world's most advanced reading teacher

For the first time, AI technology can truly teach. Ello listens, understands, and adapts to your child in real time.

Ello makes teaching decisions in the moment

No two kids learn the same way, and no two kids will ever have the same experience on Ello. It listens in real time and decides exactly what your child needs, right when they need it.

How it works

What’s Included

Interactive reading and math lessons

A complete reading and math curriculum taught one-on-one

Create-your-own books

Original stories your child invents about anything they love

Parent progress reports

Know your child’s strengths, development areas, and milestones

An exclusive library based on the Science of Reading

Thousands of books at your child’s level and beyond

Personalized daily plan

Activities adapt to your child’s interests, skills, and growth areas

Unlock the full potential of every child.

Learning is transformational when the teaching responds

One size does not fit all. 
Ello slows down when they are stuck, and pushes them when they’re ready.

Verified customer

This app has really helped my daughter love reading and build her confidence as a new reader. She literally asks if she can read with Ello instead of watching cartoons!

Brenda Lomeli

Mom

Verified customer

This app is fantastic!!!! It makes reading so fun, my special needs 8 yr old has read 20 books in 3 days and already improved so much in such a short time!!! My 6 year old is now reading ahead for his age also, they love it and I love the daily updated progress reports! With 5 kids we have tried so many reading programs and apps but Ello is sooooo much better and an amazing value for what you get!

Jackie Castelan

Mom of 5

Verified customer

Maaaaaaaaaan, I'm a mom of four and pregnant with my last baby. My husband and I were struggling so hard with helping all the kids on their different grade levels of reading. Ages 5, 6, 8, & 10. Look this app got EVERYONE on track in only a few months. Scores on reading test came back yesterday and I started crying. I prayed for help, tried hooked on phonics, waste of money. Tried abc mouse, waste of money, but ELLO! Yeah Ello did its big one. It's affordable like cheap as it gets & still better than all the rest. Try it.

Mrs. Mergenthaler

Mom of 4

Verified customer

My struggling students started using this app and I saw improvement DAY ONE. So grateful for the program — the students love it; it boosts their confidence and increases skill level in more subjects than just reading. I don't know what I would have done without Ello.

ChrissyBBCS

Teacher

Verified customer

My 8yo is very behind on reading. We downloaded today and I promise within 10 minutes she's was reading more confidently and chose on her own to keep going (she's always hated practicing reading). I asked if she likes it, she said "YEAH! It's way better than what y'all have me do." 🤣

Meg Velez

Mom

Verified customer

I don't usually leave reviews, but this app changed our lives! My first grader was really struggling with reading and writing. She would get frustrated often and break down, leading to tantrums. Ello really broke it down and made things easier for her to understand with the guided reading. She loved reading now and upped a reading level in one session!

Nikki M Frey

Mom

Verified customer

My daughter has tried tons of apps, pointless subscriptions she would only try out for a day and not get any interest or that much interaction with. This is hands down the first app she loved. I was surprised with how much interaction there was with her and how carefully it actually listens to the correct letter sound to move forward. Also the help if she needs it. Her goal was only 10 minutes today and she herself stayed on for 45 minutes. Couldn't be happier.

Saraluvszozo

Mom

Verified customer

In just 4 months my child has gone from not reading at all to reading full sentences with ease. Ello has been a game changer.

Christine

Mom

Verified customer

Love love love!!! My kids are so into Ello, they actually are fighting over who uses my phone first to read when they got home from school. Never thought I'd find a program my older son likes to read with!

Bluebird2113

Parent

Verified customer

My kid is finally reading instead of whining and crying!

gucciera

Parent

Verified customer

This app has really helped my daughter love reading and build her confidence as a new reader. She literally asks if she can read with Ello instead of watching cartoons!

Brenda Lomeli

Mom

Verified customer

This app is fantastic!!!! It makes reading so fun, my special needs 8 yr old has read 20 books in 3 days and already improved so much in such a short time!!! My 6 year old is now reading ahead for his age also, they love it and I love the daily updated progress reports! With 5 kids we have tried so many reading programs and apps but Ello is sooooo much better and an amazing value for what you get!

Jackie Castelan

Mom of 5

Verified customer

Maaaaaaaaaan, I'm a mom of four and pregnant with my last baby. My husband and I were struggling so hard with helping all the kids on their different grade levels of reading. Ages 5, 6, 8, & 10. Look this app got EVERYONE on track in only a few months. Scores on reading test came back yesterday and I started crying. I prayed for help, tried hooked on phonics, waste of money. Tried abc mouse, waste of money, but ELLO! Yeah Ello did its big one. It's affordable like cheap as it gets & still better than all the rest. Try it.

Mrs. Mergenthaler

Mom of 4

Verified customer

My struggling students started using this app and I saw improvement DAY ONE. So grateful for the program — the students love it; it boosts their confidence and increases skill level in more subjects than just reading. I don't know what I would have done without Ello.

ChrissyBBCS

Teacher

Verified customer

My 8yo is very behind on reading. We downloaded today and I promise within 10 minutes she's was reading more confidently and chose on her own to keep going (she's always hated practicing reading). I asked if she likes it, she said "YEAH! It's way better than what y'all have me do." 🤣

Meg Velez

Mom

Verified customer

I don't usually leave reviews, but this app changed our lives! My first grader was really struggling with reading and writing. She would get frustrated often and break down, leading to tantrums. Ello really broke it down and made things easier for her to understand with the guided reading. She loved reading now and upped a reading level in one session!

Nikki M Frey

Mom

Verified customer

My daughter has tried tons of apps, pointless subscriptions she would only try out for a day and not get any interest or that much interaction with. This is hands down the first app she loved. I was surprised with how much interaction there was with her and how carefully it actually listens to the correct letter sound to move forward. Also the help if she needs it. Her goal was only 10 minutes today and she herself stayed on for 45 minutes. Couldn't be happier.

Saraluvszozo

Mom

Verified customer

In just 4 months my child has gone from not reading at all to reading full sentences with ease. Ello has been a game changer.

Christine

Mom

Verified customer

Love love love!!! My kids are so into Ello, they actually are fighting over who uses my phone first to read when they got home from school. Never thought I'd find a program my older son likes to read with!

Bluebird2113

Parent

Verified customer

My kid is finally reading instead of whining and crying!

gucciera

Parent

Verified customer

This app has really helped my daughter love reading and build her confidence as a new reader. She literally asks if she can read with Ello instead of watching cartoons!

Brenda Lomeli

Mom

Verified customer

This app is fantastic!!!! It makes reading so fun, my special needs 8 yr old has read 20 books in 3 days and already improved so much in such a short time!!! My 6 year old is now reading ahead for his age also, they love it and I love the daily updated progress reports! With 5 kids we have tried so many reading programs and apps but Ello is sooooo much better and an amazing value for what you get!

Jackie Castelan

Mom of 5

Verified customer

Maaaaaaaaaan, I'm a mom of four and pregnant with my last baby. My husband and I were struggling so hard with helping all the kids on their different grade levels of reading. Ages 5, 6, 8, & 10. Look this app got EVERYONE on track in only a few months. Scores on reading test came back yesterday and I started crying. I prayed for help, tried hooked on phonics, waste of money. Tried abc mouse, waste of money, but ELLO! Yeah Ello did its big one. It's affordable like cheap as it gets & still better than all the rest. Try it.

Mrs. Mergenthaler

Mom of 4

Verified customer

My struggling students started using this app and I saw improvement DAY ONE. So grateful for the program — the students love it; it boosts their confidence and increases skill level in more subjects than just reading. I don't know what I would have done without Ello.

ChrissyBBCS

Teacher

Verified customer

My 8yo is very behind on reading. We downloaded today and I promise within 10 minutes she's was reading more confidently and chose on her own to keep going (she's always hated practicing reading). I asked if she likes it, she said "YEAH! It's way better than what y'all have me do." 🤣

Meg Velez

Mom

Verified customer

I don't usually leave reviews, but this app changed our lives! My first grader was really struggling with reading and writing. She would get frustrated often and break down, leading to tantrums. Ello really broke it down and made things easier for her to understand with the guided reading. She loved reading now and upped a reading level in one session!

Nikki M Frey

Mom

Verified customer

My daughter has tried tons of apps, pointless subscriptions she would only try out for a day and not get any interest or that much interaction with. This is hands down the first app she loved. I was surprised with how much interaction there was with her and how carefully it actually listens to the correct letter sound to move forward. Also the help if she needs it. Her goal was only 10 minutes today and she herself stayed on for 45 minutes. Couldn't be happier.

Saraluvszozo

Mom

Verified customer

In just 4 months my child has gone from not reading at all to reading full sentences with ease. Ello has been a game changer.

Christine

Mom

Verified customer

Love love love!!! My kids are so into Ello, they actually are fighting over who uses my phone first to read when they got home from school. Never thought I'd find a program my older son likes to read with!

Bluebird2113

Parent

Verified customer

My kid is finally reading instead of whining and crying!

gucciera

Parent

Verified customer

This app has really helped my daughter love reading and build her confidence as a new reader. She literally asks if she can read with Ello instead of watching cartoons!

Brenda Lomeli

Mom

Verified customer

This app is fantastic!!!! It makes reading so fun, my special needs 8 yr old has read 20 books in 3 days and already improved so much in such a short time!!! My 6 year old is now reading ahead for his age also, they love it and I love the daily updated progress reports! With 5 kids we have tried so many reading programs and apps but Ello is sooooo much better and an amazing value for what you get!

Jackie Castelan

Mom of 5

Verified customer

Maaaaaaaaaan, I'm a mom of four and pregnant with my last baby. My husband and I were struggling so hard with helping all the kids on their different grade levels of reading. Ages 5, 6, 8, & 10. Look this app got EVERYONE on track in only a few months. Scores on reading test came back yesterday and I started crying. I prayed for help, tried hooked on phonics, waste of money. Tried abc mouse, waste of money, but ELLO! Yeah Ello did its big one. It's affordable like cheap as it gets & still better than all the rest. Try it.

Mrs. Mergenthaler

Mom of 4

Verified customer

My struggling students started using this app and I saw improvement DAY ONE. So grateful for the program — the students love it; it boosts their confidence and increases skill level in more subjects than just reading. I don't know what I would have done without Ello.

ChrissyBBCS

Teacher

Verified customer

My 8yo is very behind on reading. We downloaded today and I promise within 10 minutes she's was reading more confidently and chose on her own to keep going (she's always hated practicing reading). I asked if she likes it, she said "YEAH! It's way better than what y'all have me do." 🤣

Meg Velez

Mom

Verified customer

I don't usually leave reviews, but this app changed our lives! My first grader was really struggling with reading and writing. She would get frustrated often and break down, leading to tantrums. Ello really broke it down and made things easier for her to understand with the guided reading. She loved reading now and upped a reading level in one session!

Nikki M Frey

Mom

Verified customer

My daughter has tried tons of apps, pointless subscriptions she would only try out for a day and not get any interest or that much interaction with. This is hands down the first app she loved. I was surprised with how much interaction there was with her and how carefully it actually listens to the correct letter sound to move forward. Also the help if she needs it. Her goal was only 10 minutes today and she herself stayed on for 45 minutes. Couldn't be happier.

Saraluvszozo

Mom

Verified customer

In just 4 months my child has gone from not reading at all to reading full sentences with ease. Ello has been a game changer.

Christine

Mom

Verified customer

Love love love!!! My kids are so into Ello, they actually are fighting over who uses my phone first to read when they got home from school. Never thought I'd find a program my older son likes to read with!

Bluebird2113

Parent

Verified customer

My kid is finally reading instead of whining and crying!

gucciera

Parent

We get it. We're parents too

We care about what matters most for kids to thrive: helping them become confident and independent as they learn.

Tom Sayer

Co-founder & Former Educator

Dr. Elizabeth Adams

Co-founder & Clinical Child Psychologist

Catalin Voss

Co-founder & Stanford Researcher

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Ello aims to eradicate childhood illiteracy

Ello can understand a child in a way technology has been unable to before.

Ello stands out for the design of its AI reading tutor, the selection of diverse and engaging books, and the positive ways the AI tutor motivates young, struggling readers.

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