BoxFort | Kids Books

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