Epic vs Vooks
Two libraries of published children’s books. Epic is a huge reading library matched to your child’s level; Vooks turns picture books into short animated films with the words on screen.
We make WonderCast, the third option on this page, so read what we say about it as disclosure, not a review. Everything about Epic and Vooks comes from their own websites and app listings, checked 27 October 2026. Prices change; follow the links for current ones.
Side by side
| Feature | Epic | Vooks | WonderCast |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A reading app with 40,000+ published books, audiobooks and videos, matched to your child’s age and reading level | A streaming library of animated storybooks made from real picture books, with narration, music and sound | An app that makes storybooks, audiobooks, songs and short movies starring your child, plus a free story library |
| Price | Family subscription after a free trial; free for educators during the school day | $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year; educators $4.99 a month or $24.99 a year | Free plan; Wondy $3.99 a month for the library; Starter $9.99, Creator $19.99, Studio $29.99 a month, each with a plain monthly count |
| Free to start | 7-day free trial for families | 7-day free trial | Six complete stories with no account, and the free plan makes and keeps 10 storybooks and 10 audiobooks |
| Your child in the story | No | No | Yes, from a photo, as an illustrated character that stays the same on every page |
| Words light up as they are read | Yes, on Read-To-Me books (“Spotlight Words”) | Yes, the text is highlighted as it’s read aloud | Yes, every word, and a hard word is one tap from being sounded out |
| Your own voice | No | No | A grown-up can narrate in their own voice (Creator and Studio). Recording a child’s voice is switched off |
| Screen | Yes | Yes, ad-free, with offline downloads in the app | Yes: phone, tablet or TV |
| Where it works | iPhone and iPad (we checked the US App Store only) | Web, iPhone, iPad, Android and the Amazon Appstore | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and any web browser. No Android app yet |
| Ages | Matched to age and reading level | Under 9, and anyone learning to read | About 3 to 8 (App Store 4+) |
“Not stated” means the company’s own pages don’t say, not that it can’t.
Which one to choose
Choose Epic if
you want the biggest library, books matched to reading level, and a mix of read-to-me books, audiobooks and videos.
Choose Vooks if
your child loves watching, you want calm animated picture books with highlighted text, and you need Android or offline downloads.
Consider WonderCast if
you want the stories to be about your child, starring them by name and face, with every word lighting up as it’s narrated.
If you want thousands of published books from known authors, choose Epic or Vooks: WonderCast’s library is small and most stories are made for your family.
Common questions
Is Epic or Vooks better for learning to read?
Both highlight words as they are read: Epic on its Read-To-Me books, Vooks across its animated books. Epic matches books to your child’s reading level and has far more titles.
How much do Epic and Vooks cost?
Vooks is $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year after a 7-day trial. Epic has a 7-day family trial and is free for educators during the school day; check getepic.com for the current family price.
Is there a reading app where my child is the main character?
Yes. WonderCast makes storybooks starring your child from a photo, and highlights each word as it’s read. Six stories are free with no account.
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