Ello 2.0 is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, and it's live right now in the United States and Kenya. It's in English, and it fits a wide range of young readers.
Which countries is Ello 2.0 available in?
Ello 2.0 is live right now in the United States and Kenya. It isn't available elsewhere yet, so the app store will say it isn't available in your country, and the sign-up phone field offers only those two. That's intentional, not a bug.
We want to follow each country's regulations before opening more widely. Kenya is included because we have support on the ground there.
When will Ello 2.0 come to my country?
We're working toward more countries, but we don't have a date to share yet. For updates, follow Ello on Instagram and Facebook.
A VPN or a foreign phone number won't give you a working account and can cause problems that are hard to fix later, so we recommend waiting until Ello 2.0 is available where you live.
My child is between grades or reads above their grade. Is Ello 2.0 right for them?
There's no hard rule, because every child is different. If you'd like a person to help you decide, contact our support team and ask for a human agent.
What language is Ello 2.0 in?
English only. Books, math, the tutor, and parent screens are all in English, and speech recognition is tuned for English. We'd love to support more languages one day, but nothing is scheduled yet. If another language matters to your family, let our support team know. Parent feedback shapes what we build next.
Is Ello 2.0 good for children learning English or reading with an accent?
Yes. Ello is a great fit for children learning English as a second language. It listens as your child reads and responds in the moment, giving low-pressure practice with pronunciation and fluency.
Ello's speech recognition was trained on speech from children across all demographics in the United States, plus a large sample from Kenya. A strong accent, a very quiet voice, or a noisy room can occasionally trip it up.
Can Ello 2.0 help children with special learning needs?
Ello 2.0 can be supportive for many children with learning differences, because it adapts to each child's pace and never rushes or judges them. But Ello is not a clinical or therapeutic intervention, or a substitute for specialist support.
It's designed for early readers across a wide range of abilities, not a specific diagnosis, and can help children who benefit from repetition, extra encouragement, or not moving on before they're ready. Whether it's a good fit is a decision for you and your child, ideally alongside whoever else supports their learning.
Can Ello 2.0 help children with dyslexia?
Ello's typography was chosen with dyslexic readers in mind. The fonts prioritize clarity and reduce the visual confusion some dyslexic readers have with standard text. Many families tell us Ello builds their child's confidence alongside their other support. Every child's experience of dyslexia is different, so try it and watch how your child responds.
Is Ello 2.0 suitable for children with speech or language delays?
Ello is voice-based, so your child needs some ability to read or speak aloud. Our speech recognition has shown encouraging results across a range of speech patterns and some speech differences, including in noisy rooms. We can't promise it works well for every child, and results vary with your child's speech challenges.
Can I set the reading level to match my child rather than their grade?
Yes, and it often helps most. Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top left, tap the gear icon, tap Manage Settings, then tap Adjust Learning Level. A manual change restarts progress reporting from that point. See How Do Learning Levels, Subjects, and Progress Work in Ello 2.0?
How can I try Ello 2.0 with my child first?
Sign up for free. Every account gets a few free lessons each day, so you can see how your child responds before paying anything. We suggest sitting with your child for the first few sessions. See What Is Ello 2.0, and How Do I Download and Sign Up?
What about my child's privacy and the recordings?
Ello records audio and creates transcripts to teach and keep your child safe. Using that data to improve Ello more broadly is optional, through the "Help Improve Ello" toggle. See How Do I Manage My Child's Data and Help Improve Ello?
What else do I need?
A supported phone or tablet. For devices, and help if Ello can't hear your child, see Which Devices Work with Ello 2.0, and What If It Can't Hear My Child?
One account for the whole family. You can add up to 4 children, each with their own profile. See How Do I Manage My Child's Profile or Add Another Child in Ello 2.0?
Questions?
We're glad to talk through whether Ello suits your child, and we won't push it if we don't think it fits. See Contact Support and Response Times.
Using our legacy app, Read with Ello? See How Do I Manage Profiles, Reading Level, and Progress in Read with Ello?