Google Read Along

Spec sheet

What it does

Read Along is a reading app that helps children learn to read with an in-app buddy that listens as they read aloud and offers help when they struggle.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · support.google.com

Support

Parents can contact Read Along at [email protected] with questions or concerns.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Headquarters

Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · readalong.google

Founded

2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · readalong.google

Data collected

The privacy notice says Read Along collects usage logs and general location based on the device IP address, plus identifiers and settings depending on whether the user is signed in.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Learning fit

Google Play says the app works best for children who already know some of the alphabet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Offline use

After the initial download, the Android app works offline without Wi-Fi or data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Progress data

Google says collected information supports reading history, in-app rewards, and book recommendations based on a child’s interests and reading level.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Provider and headquarters

The privacy notice names Google LLC as the service provider and lists its address as 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Reading buddy

The home page says children get real-time feedback by reading aloud to Diya, the in-app reading buddy.Read 4 Oct 2026 · readalong.google

Reading groups

Teachers can create virtual reading groups to review students’ reading time, speed, popular stories, and activity, and share assignments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · readalong.google

Rewards

Children can earn stars and badges for reading aloud and sharing their progress.Read 4 Oct 2026 · readalong.google

Stories and games

The home page describes more than 1,000 global stories and word games in eleven languages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · readalong.google

Teacher data sharing

For signed-in reading groups, teachers and admins can access information about books read, reading performance, reading minutes, and the child’s in-app name.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Voice privacy

The privacy notice says voice data is processed on the user’s device, is not shared with Google, and is not stored after processing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Web sign-in

The privacy notice says signed-in service is available on the web and Android, while signed-out service is available only to existing Android app users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · ssl.gstatic.com

Plans and prices

Every Google Read Along plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Phonics Apps#5 of 478.1
• Reading Apps#24 of 478.0
• Language learning apps#190 of 2787.7