BoxFort | Kids Books2.7 - App Store

If your child says reading is boring, they're probably right. Most reading apps are.

BoxFort is made by one person. A dad who got tired of apps built to maximize screen time instead of telling a good story, so he started writing, illustrating, and building his own. More than 90,000 families read here, and our free story "Let's Taco 'Bout It" has held #1 in Apple Books' Kids chart for two years straight.

Featuring Patrick, Arty, Kevin, Dr. Toast.

WHY BOXFORT WORKS:

THEY ACTUALLY WANT TO READ IT
BoxFort stories are genuinely funny - not game-ified phonics, not talking animals saying simple sentences. When kids laugh, they relax. When they relax, they read more. That's the whole strategy.

ADVANCED LANGUAGE, PAINLESSLY
Our stories introduce Tier 2 vocabulary - words like "Transcendental," "Strategically," and "Devastated" - in context so entertaining that kids absorb them without realizing it. Ages 4-9: Read-Aloud for younger listeners, Independent Reading for older.

STORIES THAT MEAN SOMETHING
Every book goes somewhere real. Patrick tackles frustration. The Taconauts discover empathy. Characters who feel things spark conversations that last past bedtime.

KEY FEATURES:

READ TOGETHER MODE
Connect two devices and read in real-time with Grandma, a traveling parent, or a friend across town. You turn the page; it turns on their screen too. No other kids' reading app does this.

PROFESSIONAL READ-ALOUD
Voiceovers that model proper expression and tone - perfect for younger listeners or nights when you need a break.

SAFE & AD-FREE
No ads. No pop-ups. No data tracking. No exceptions.

OFFLINE ACCESS
Download favorites for car trips, camping, or no-wifi moments.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING:

"Finally, an app that isn't just a mindless game. My 7-year-old is reading 'big words' without even realizing it." - 5/5 Stars

"My son hates 'learning' apps but begs for BoxFort because it's actually funny." - 5/5 Stars

BoxFort includes a subscription for unlimited access to the full storybook library. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.boxfort.co/privacy

Version History Bugfixes 2.7 5d ago Two new interactive storybooks added, and some bug fixes 2.6 Sep 28 Search and login bug fixes 2.5 Sep 22 The full storybook view returns! 2.4 Sep 18 Fixed a bug with new book covers on homepage 2.3 Sep 8 Back to school with BoxFort.

Read it in your voice: record yourself reading a story and save it as a video to share. Recordings stay on your device.

A new story every Thursday, starting this week.

A free story that changes each week.

A gentler first run, a clearer first-story reward, and the new Word Jar that fills up as your reader finishes books.

Squishy Towers: the decorate button is reachable again.

Faster launch and page turns. 2.29 Aug 5 Fixed the missing 'decorate' button in squishy towers 2.28 Jul 25 Fixed an issue with "Read Together" mode on FaceTime. 2.27 Jul 14 Smaller file size - all books still available to download and read offline 2.26 Jul 9 Patrick's been busy...

Read to me:
Every story can now read itself aloud, highlighting each word as it goes. Lovely for early readers, bedtime, or when little hands are busy.

Word Jam Jar:
As your child reads, the tastiest words from each story drop into their Word Jam Jar. Tap any word to hear it, and watch the jar fill up as you read your way through the whole library.

Give the gift of reading:
You can now gift BoxFort Unlimited to another family. They get a code and a link to unlock 60+ storybooks.

Smaller to install, ready offline:
BoxFort downloads faster now and quietly saves your books for offline reading in the background, so stories are always there, even without wifi.

A cosier look:
I warmed up the home screen and search with a softer, comfier feel.

I also fixed a handful of things: search closes the way it should, and the grown-up gate is snappier.

Say hi at matthew@boxfort.co. 2.25 Jul 9 BRAND NEW STORYBOOK: Echo 2.24 Jun 25 Bugs were fixed! 2.23 May 29 Bedtime mode Zzzzz 2.22 May 13 New super secret storybook added. Don't tell anyone. Just kidding: tell EVERYONE. 2.21 Apr 25 Bug fixes 2.20 Apr 3 NEW MINI SERIES: Some 'Slight Miscalculations' 2.19 Mar 28 Critical bug fix 2.18 Jan 8 A little more cozy aesthetic 2.17 Jan 6 What’s New in BoxFort

--> The Brand New BoxFort Season
Welcome to THE GREAT INDOORS. You can now view the release dates for the new season of storybooks. Mark your calendars, it all kicks off January 7.

--> Dr. Toast’s Daily Dose 
Not sure what to read next? Let Dr. Toast help! Using bread-logic, the doctor will now auto-select 3 stories every day to help inspire your reading routine

--> Track Your Reading Time 
Build a healthy reading habit with the new "Today's Reading" counter. Can you hit the daily goal of 15 minutes?

--> 7-Day Streak Rewards 
Consistency pays off! Maintain a 7-day reading streak to unlock a brand new Qbie for your collection

--> BoxFortTV Updates 
Two new favorites are now playing on the channel: catch "Costume Party" and "Tag" right now 2.16 Jan 2 "Hey Siri, read a BoxFort book" - solve bedtime with the magical voice-activated random story machine thing! 2.15 12/20/2025 Bugs: Squashed
Secret marshmallow: Added 2.14 12/16/2025 Testing a new 'read aloud' video player: BoxFort TV 2.13 12/12/2025 Fixed a few bugs 2.12 12/09/2025 Bug fixes! 2.11 10/20/2025 BRAND NEW STORYBOOK: Ghost Pepper & introducing Qbies: you new squishy friends. Read more books, unlock more Qbies & bug fixes 2.10 10/13/2025