Speech practice for ages 1–8
Speech practice that feels like play.
Step into a 3D world where friends say each word, listen to your child's turn and cheer every try. A few playful minutes a day, a lot of proud moments.
A world that listens
- Ages 1–8
- No ads, ever
- Their voice stays on the phone
- English, Malayalam and Hindi
- 283D friends
- 6places to play
- 1,000lessons
- 36picture stories
- 10original songs
A world that listens
Friends who really listen
Tokaboo hears each word, notices when a sound is almost there, and shows how to say it, all in a few seconds.
A friend says the word
The word's picture pops up and your child's buddy says it clearly.
Your child has a go
Tokaboo listens only during their turn. A star pops up the moment it hears a voice.
Tokaboo listens back
It checks every sound in the word: spot on, almost there, or a different word.
Gentle help, right away
If a sound needs work, Tokaboo underlines it, says the word slowly and gives another go.
What your child sees
Spot on!
Every sound in the word was there.
Almost!
Most sounds were there. Tokaboo shows the one to listen for.
Listen for the snake sound!
Let's try again
That sounded like another word. Tokaboo says it slowly for another go.
Like any listening technology, Tokaboo can mishear, especially very young voices. It's a practice guide, never a test.
Not flashcards. A whole world.
Six toy worlds to explore
Eleven friends, songs to dance to and stories to tell, all in 3D. Children can tap a friend for a giggle, a jump or a twirl.
Garden park
Where the friends say hello and splash in the rain.
Boat
Sail away across the sea, singing.
Farmyard
Moo, baa and neigh with the farm friends.
Playroom
Wiggle, freeze and sing the letter sounds.
Bedtime nook
A calm goodnight song before sleep.
Music stage
Sing hello, count along and dance.
Sing and dance
Ten original songs, each in its own place. The friends sing every word and dance to the beat, and the words light up as they're sung.
Every try gets a cheer
No scores. No pressure. Just small wins.
Children collect stars, watch their sound garden grow, and want to come back tomorrow.
- A star for every word, and a cheer for every go
- No red crosses and no fail screens
- A sound garden where each practised sound grows into a flower
- Short sessions that fit around naps, meals and school runs
- Seed
- Sprout
- Bud
- Bloom
Something new every day
Eight ways to play and practise
1,000 lessons across three tracks that grow with your child: First Words (1–3), Talking Together (3–5) and Clear Speaker (5–8).
Words
Name everyday things, from cups to cars.
Fun sounds
Moo, ding-dong and more, with real animal recordings.
Say it clearly
Practise speech sounds at the start, middle and end of words.
Letters and sounds
Letters and the sounds they make.
Numbers
Count, add and compare.
Stories
36 picture stories, each told by a friend.
Sing and dance
10 original songs to sing and dance along to.
Just for you
Practice Tokaboo picks from what your child is learning.
Meet the friends
The friend who never runs out of patience
Your child picks a buddy to lead their lessons and can switch any time.
Peeko
Ginger cat · Your child's guide
Says each word, waits patiently for a turn and cheers every try.
Lina
Girl
Loves stories, and carries a tiny kitten in her backpack.
Sami
Boy
Always ready for a turn, a song and a high five.
Coco
Puppy
A bouncy puppy who wags along with every word.
Kiwi
Parrot
A chirpy parrot who loves sounds, songs and silly noises.
Puff
Sheep
A fluffy sheep who likes to take things nice and slow.
Daisy
Cow
A gentle cow with a big, warm moo.
Calf
Daisy's little one
Small, shy and brave, just like trying a new word.
Sunny
Pony
A cheerful pony who trots in to celebrate.
The little ones
Two toddlers
Just starting to talk, like many of the children who play with Tokaboo.
Friends from around the world
Someone just like them
Meet Maryam, Hamad, Yara, Omar, Ada, Chidi, Olivia, Noah, Lucía, Hugo, Yinuo and Haoran: twelve little friends, so every child can find a buddy who looks like them, or someone new to meet.
Maryam
Hamad
Yara
Omar
Ada
Chidi
Olivia
Noah
Lucía
Hugo
Yinuo
Haoran
Their voice stays home
Built for little voices, and careful with them too
Tokaboo listens on the phone itself. Your child's voice is checked in the moment and never recorded, uploaded or shared.
- No ads, ever
- No third-party analytics in the children's area
- A grown-up check before anything outside the children's area
- Parents hold the account and can delete it any time
For grown-ups
They see the fun. You see the progress.
A calm dashboard shows what your child practised, which sounds are growing, and simple ideas for practising at home.
This week at a glance
Days practised, lessons finished and words said out loud.
Talking and sounds
Each speech sound at the start, middle and end of words, with gentle stages instead of scores.
Ideas for this week
Words to revisit, sounds to play with and a game for home.
Sound check
A short picture game that shows which sounds are settled and which are still growing.
A practice guide, never a diagnosis.
Plans
Try it free, then open everything
Plus opens every lesson, story, song and friend. Choose it for one child, or Plus Family for up to four, monthly or yearly with a free week.
Free
A taste of Tokaboo, for one child
Price at launch
- 5 starter lessons from your child's path
- One story and one song
- Peeko as your child's friend
- One child
PlusFull library
Everything in Tokaboo, for one child
Price at launch
- Every lesson, in every path and language
- Every story and song
- All the friends, from Peeko to the big friends
- The sound check, the sound garden and sound notes for grown-ups
- 7 days free with the yearly plan
Plus Family
Everything in Tokaboo, for up to four children
Price at launch
- Everything in Plus
- Up to four children, each with their own path
- One subscription for the whole family
- 7 days free with the yearly plan
Subscriptions are billed through the App Store. You can cancel any time in your Apple account settings.
For speech and language therapists · Coming soon
Help more families find you
We're building a therapist directory for Tokaboo. Parents who practise with Tokaboo will be able to find you by city, language and specialty, and request a session.
- Families will browse by city, language and specialty
- We'll check every licence before a profile goes live
- In clinic, home visits or online: you choose
The directory opens soon. Register now and we'll email you when applications open.
How it will workFAQ
Questions parents ask
Can we use Tokaboo alongside a speech and language therapist?
Yes, it fits right in. Tokaboo is for everyday practice at home: a few playful minutes a day to hear words, say them and grow in confidence. For advice about your child's speech, a speech and language therapist is the best person to ask, and Tokaboo is a happy way to keep practising between visits.
Which ages is Tokaboo for?
Children aged 1 to 8. You tell us your child's age and Tokaboo picks a track: First Words (1–3), Talking Together (3–5) or Clear Speaker (5–8).
How does Tokaboo know if a word was right?
Tokaboo listens on the phone itself and checks each sound in the word. It can tell a word that's spot on from one that's almost there (like “tat” for “cat”) or a different word, and helps straight away. Like any listening technology it can mishear, especially very young voices, so it's a practice guide, not a test.
Is my child's voice recorded?
No. Listening happens on the device. Tokaboo holds the sound only for a moment to check the word, then lets it go. Nothing is recorded, uploaded or shared.
How long does practice take?
Just a few minutes a day. Sessions are short and playful, so they're easy to fit around naps, meals and school runs.
What if my child doesn't say the word?
That's completely fine. Tokaboo waits, says the word again for another go, and a Next button moves on whenever you like. Every try earns a cheer, and there are no fail screens.
Which devices does Tokaboo work on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later. An Android version is planned.
Which languages does Tokaboo speak?
English, Malayalam and Hindi, each with its own practice words, sounds and stories rather than translations of the English. Arabic and Spanish are on the way.
Can I find a speech therapist through Tokaboo?
Soon. We're building a directory where families can find speech and language therapists and request a session. Therapists will be independent professionals, and we'll check every licence before a profile is shown.
