Read Along by Google

Learn to read with the magic of your voice and a friendly reading buddy

Google LLC · com.google.android.apps.seekh

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 10M+ downloads v0.5.961947067 79.5 MB Android 8.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.5.961947067 (173953)
Updated: Aug 25, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 79.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.1+ (API 27)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Oct 22, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Read Along by Google is an app by Google LLC in the Education category, listed since at least October 2020. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 0.5.303733541_release_x86, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 8.1. It asks for 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 0.5.945023400.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Read Along is a free reading app for Android that helps children have fun while they learn to read. Read Along has an in-app reading buddy that listens to your young learner read aloud, offers assistance when they struggle and rewards them with stars when they do well – guiding them along as they progress. It works best for children who already have some basic knowledge of the alphabet. After the initial download, the app works securely offline. Inspire a love of reading in young learners • Fun game-like experience: Keep young minds engaged with hundreds of stories and word games available in nine languages, including English and Spanish. Build confidence reading out loud with instant rewards of stars and badges • Independent learning: Encourage all young learners to learn at their own pace and track their individual progress. Learners have unique profiles, and each advances on their own reading journey with recommended stories based on their reading level. If needed, they can tap on any word to hear it pronounced Foster learning with confidence • Zero cost with no ads or upsells: Keep them focused on what’s important – reading – and relax knowing there are no in-app purchases • No Wi-Fi or data required: Once downloaded, provide a rich learning experience while relieving worries about unsupervised access to the Internet • Private and secure: No name, age, specific location, contact, email address or phone number is required to use Read Along. Additionally, voice data is analyzed in real time on the device, but not stored or sent to Google servers Languages available: With Read Along, children can read a variety of fun and engaging stories in different languages including: • English • Spanish (Español) • Portuguese (Português) • Hindi (हिंदी) • Bangla (বাংলা) • Urdu (اردو) • Telugu (తెలుగు) • Marathi (मराठी) • Tamil (தமிழ்) With Read Along, children can practice, gain confidence, and grow a lifelong love for reading.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v0.5.303733541_release_x86. Since v0.5.930954396 it requires Android 8.1+.

v0.5.961947067 LATEST Aug 25, 2026 79.5 MB TRUSTED v0.5.945023400 Sep 2, 2026 79.5 MB TRUSTED v0.5.930954396 Jun 17, 2026 79.5 MB TRUSTED v0.5.917671558 May 21, 2026 79.4 MB TRUSTED v0.5.695540401 May 21, 2026 70.8 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 25, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D8:C0:C3:10:5D:E8:F4:D7:42:27:34:65:43:82:71:93:EE:6F:4C:16
File MD5a57e2a3d5982c7de7440e071fea99468
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (10)

Read Along by Google requests 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Read Along by Google APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Read Along by Google for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.1 or later. Version 0.5.917671558 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 0.5.917671558 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Read Along by Google APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a57e2a3d5982c7de7440e071fea99468.