Overview

Ello is an app that acts as an AI reading and math teacher for children aged 5 to 9. It is available on iOS and Android. The central idea is that the AI listens to a child reading aloud, understands what they are doing and adapts in real time, slowing down when they are stuck and pushing ahead when they are ready.

Teaching in the moment

Ello says it makes teaching decisions in the moment, so no two children have the same experience. It listens to the child's reading and decides what they need right then. One parent review notes that it listens carefully for the correct letter sound before moving forward and offers help when needed.

What is included

The app includes interactive reading and math lessons that form a complete curriculum taught one-on-one. An exclusive library based on the Science of Reading offers thousands of books at the child's level and beyond. Create-your-own books let a child invent original stories about anything they love. A personalised daily plan adapts activities to the child's interests, skills and growth areas. Parent progress reports show strengths, development areas and milestones.

Reviews

The site features many parent and teacher reviews, including families with several children at different reading levels, a child with special needs and struggling students in a classroom. These are selected testimonials and individual results vary.

Pricing

Ello offers free daily activities. Check the app store listing for subscription details.

Who it suits

It suits parents of early readers in kindergarten through about third grade, families with children at different levels, and teachers looking for one-on-one reading practice for students.

Approach

Ello's teaching approach page explains its method, and the About us page describes the team. The emphasis on the Science of Reading means instruction focuses on phonics and decoding, which matches what many schools now use.

Things to consider

Ello uses a microphone to listen to your child, so review the privacy policy and understand how voice recordings are handled. Screen time is still screen time, so set sensible limits and keep reading paper books together. If your child has a suspected reading difficulty such as dyslexia, an app can support practice, but a formal assessment from a specialist is still important.