The 5 Best Audiobook Apps for Dyslexic Kids in 2025
Audiobooks remove the reading barrier so dyslexic kids can access grade-level content and actually enjoy books. Here are the best apps, including two that are completely free.
Audiobooks are one of the highest-leverage tools for dyslexic kids. They remove the reading barrier entirely — letting children access grade-level content, build vocabulary, and actually enjoy stories. Here are the five best options in 2025.
1. Bookshare (Free)
Bookshare is the world's largest accessible digital library, with over 1 million titles. It's completely free for all U.S. students with a qualifying print disability (dyslexia qualifies). Books can be read with text-to-speech or downloaded to apps like Voice Dream Reader.
2. Learning Ally ($135/year)
Learning Ally has 80,000+ human-narrated audiobooks — which many dyslexic students prefer over synthesized voices. It integrates with classroom assignments and includes tracking tools for teachers and parents.
3. Libby (Free)
Libby is your local library's digital platform. With a library card, your child gets access to thousands of audiobooks for free. The catalog varies by library system, but it's worth checking before paying for a subscription.
4. Audible (Paid, ~$8/month for kids)
Audible has the widest selection and the best app experience. The narration quality is excellent, and many titles are performed by actors rather than automated voices.
5. Voice Dream Reader ($20 one-time)
This is a text-to-speech tool that can read any PDF, ebook, website, or document aloud with natural-sounding voices. Many dyslexic students use it for schoolwork.
The Bottom Line
Start with Bookshare if cost is a concern — the free access for students is genuinely excellent. See our Resource Directory for direct links to all of these.