Your kid wants TikTok. You want them reading. Block makes them earn screen time by reading aloud. No more fights. Real progress.
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Average daily screen time for teens
Of 4th graders read below grade level
Monthly cost of reading tutors
Block turns the thing they're addicted to into daily reading practice. 10 unlocks a day = 10 reading lessons they actually do.
Read this sentence aloud to earn 30 minutes:
"The determined scientist discovered a breakthrough in her laboratory."
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox, Fortnite - whatever they can't put down. Those are the apps that now require reading.
Open blocked app → read a sentence → AI validates real reading → app unlocks. No shortcuts. No faking. They actually read.
Your dashboard shows reading level, accuracy, problem words, and progress over time. Know exactly where they stand.
Other apps just block. Block makes them learn.
Voice AI validates actual reading. Mumbling, skipping words, or having someone else read doesn't work.
Starts at their level, gets harder as they improve. Struggling readers build confidence. Advanced readers stay challenged.
See words per minute, accuracy %, struggling words, and reading level over time.
1 sentence for 15 minutes or 5 for an hour. Reading before 8am or only after homework. You decide.
Social media, games, video apps - if they're addicted to it, you can require reading first.
See total screen time, reading sessions, progress trends, and detailed analytics.
"My son went from fighting me about reading to asking if he can unlock YouTube. Same kid, totally different attitude."
Sarah M.
Mom of 2, Texas
"Her teacher noticed improvement within weeks. She's reading 2 grade levels higher now and doesn't even realize she's practicing."
Michael R.
Dad of 1, California
"We tried Bark, Qustodio, Screen Time - none of them solved the problem. Block actually makes her do something productive."
Jennifer L.
Mom of 3, Florida
"Worth every penny. I was paying $180/month for tutoring. This is cheaper and he's reading MORE because it's tied to his games."
David K.
Dad of 2, New York
Tutors cost $50-100/hour. Block costs less than $1/day and works every time they pick up their phone.
For one child
For the whole family
Family plan, billed yearly
Save $110 (31% off)
All plans include a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
No. Our AI validates that words are pronounced correctly and at a natural reading pace. Mumbling, skipping words, or having a sibling read won't unlock the app.
Block adapts to their level. It starts with simpler sentences and gradually increases difficulty as they improve. Struggling readers build confidence with achievable wins.
Android is available now. iOS is coming soon - Apple's restrictions require a different approach, but we're working on it.
Block uses Device Administrator permissions. Kids can't uninstall without your PIN. If they try, you get notified.
Those apps just block or monitor. Block makes kids DO something productive to earn screen time. It's the only parental control that actually improves reading.
We offer a 7-day free trial. After that, plans start at $19.99/month. Building AI-powered reading assessment isn't cheap, but it's still less than one hour of tutoring.
Every day they pick up their phone 50+ times. That's 50 chances to read. Start your free trial and watch their reading level climb.
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