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Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books

Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books

Android Education Novel Effect Inc.
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Updated
September 12, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 7.0++
Package Name
com.noveleffect.book

So here's my honest take on Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books. I've tested a bunch of kids' reading apps and this one's pretty solid. The voice sync feature is the real standout - it's super cool how the sounds and voices match up with the story. Makes reading a lot more fun and magical for little kids. Not gonna lie though, the limited book selection and pesky ads are a bit annoying. But overall, it's a pretty good option if you want to bring some extra life to story time.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of fun sound effects and character voices that sync up with the story
  • Wide selection of kids' books to choose from
  • Free to use, don't need to pay anything
  • Easy to use, even for little kids
  • Helps make reading more engaging and interactive

Cons

  • Book selection is a bit limited compared to other reading apps
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Some of the features aren't super intuitive and take time to figure out
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
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based on 958 reviews
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Description

Been using Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that adds cool sound effects and character voices as you read kids’ stories out loud. Pretty solid if you’re into reading with little ones.

Here’s what you do – you open the app, pick a story, and start reading out loud. And there’s a ton of different books you can choose from, and the app will sync up sound effects and music at just the right moments. It’s got different voices for the characters too, which is a nice touch. Took me a while to figure out how to use some of the features, but overall it works well.

Look, if you’re a parent or teacher looking to make reading time more engaging, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the selection of books is a bit limited and the ads can get annoying – but it does the job of turning reading into a fun, interactive experience. Worth checking out.

User Reviews

Lester Sagastume October 16, 2025

I love the concept and when it works it is great. I am not as good at reading stories as my wife. So this help me read to my kid....

Zerli Na October 16, 2025

This app is a great addition to my class read alouds. The sound effects from this app helped bring stories in my classroom to life. There is a wide selection...

Deb Wilborn October 16, 2025

I started using Novel Effect in 2019 with the classes visiting our school library. It was a wonderful tool and the kids loved it when I used it. During the...

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