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Description

READsquared is a versatile reading program platform that caters to libraries and educational institutions, aiming to enhance reading participation for individuals of all ages. Users can record their reading minutes, books, or various activities through both its website and mobile application, earning digital badges, rewards, and prizes as motivation. Additionally, librarians and program administrators have the capability to design ongoing or seasonal initiatives, such as summer reading programs, holiday challenges, or themed reading events, while also creating tailored “missions” and reading lists for their communities. The platform accommodates different account types, including individual, family, classroom, or group accounts, allowing parents, students, and patrons to monitor their reading progress either collectively or independently. It also includes engaging mission-based reading tasks, curated reading suggestions, seamless integration with library catalogs, optional competitive elements like Bingo or seasonal contests, public leaderboards, community-wide reading goals, and various incentives to encourage participation and interaction among users. Overall, READsquared fosters a collaborative and fun environment that motivates participants to embrace reading as a shared adventure.

Description

The integration of text with audio enhances understanding and facilitates better retention of information. Features like auto-scrolling and a full-screen, distraction-free mode significantly aid in maintaining reader concentration. Additional functionalities include a timer for sleep, the ability to repeat sections, and options for reading at both word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence paces. Speed reading options can be adjusted, along with voice settings such as speed, pitch, and pause duration, while users can create a custom pronunciation dictionary. Marginal text and citations can be skipped for a smoother reading experience. Readers have the flexibility to modify font styles, sizes, colors, line and character spacing, and margins to suit their preferences. Document organization is made easy with folders, and users can search, filter, and sort their materials efficiently. A dedicated reading list allows for easy navigation, and bookmarks can be set for quick access. Users can highlight text, add notes, and export their annotations seamlessly. Furthermore, documents can be synchronized and backed up across multiple devices, ensuring accessibility. The free companion app for Apple Watch enhances usability by allowing offline access to the reading list when disconnected from an iPhone, making it easier to engage with content anytime and anywhere. This comprehensive suite of features promotes a more personalized and efficient reading experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Voice Dream Scanner No 

Integrations

Voice Dream Scanner Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ReadSquared

Country

United States

Website

www.readsquared.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Voice Dream

Website

www.voicedream.com/reader/

Product Features

Product Features

Text to Speech

API No 
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch No 
Audio Optimization No 
Custom Lexicons No 
Different Voice Choices No 
Multi-Language Support No 
Synchronize Speech No 

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