Read any paper.
Check messages for warning signs.
Take a photo of a bill, bank letter, land record or notice. PaperBabu explains it in simple words, in your own language, and reads it aloud.
Screenshots
See how it works
About this app
Made for people who find papers hard to read
Got a paper or message that you or your parents can't fully understand? Take a photo and PaperBabu explains it in simple words, in your own language, and reads it aloud. Made for parents and grandparents who find English or small print hard.
Read more
It shows the important facts at a glance: the amount, the last date, who sent it and what to do next. You can ask Babu a question about the same paper by voice or by typing, set a reminder for the last date, and read new scam alerts from public news reports, each with a link to the source.
PaperBabu is a helper, not legal or financial advice. Always confirm with the bank or office. If you have been cheated online, call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.
What it reads
- Electricity and water bills
- Bank and loan letters, insurance papers
- Land records: khasra, khatauni, jamabandi
- Court, office, school and hospital notices
- SMS and WhatsApp messages, and links
- Papers up to 10 pages long
Features
Everything an elder needs, nothing extra
Photo to answer
Point the camera at any paper. The answer comes in simple words, not legal jargon.
Scam warning signs
Paste an SMS or WhatsApp message to see red flags like fake KYC, prize, refund or job-fee tricks.
Listen aloud
Press Listen and the answer is read out, so even someone who cannot read can use it.
13 Indian languages
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and more. Switch language on any answer.
Ask Babu
Still confused? Ask a question about the same paper by voice or typing.
Last-date reminder
Never miss a bill or notice deadline. Reminders stay on your phone.
How it works
Three taps. That's it.
Choose your language
Pick from 13 Indian languages the first time you open the app.
Photo or paste
Take a photo of the paper, pick it from the gallery, or paste a message.
Read or listen
Get the meaning, the key facts and what to do next. Press Listen to hear it.
Private by design
Your papers stay yours
No account, no login. Photos and messages are used only to make your answer and are not stored on our server. Read the privacy policy.
- Photos are never saved
- Links are checked without opening them
- No SMS, contacts or location access
पेपर बाबू ऐप
बिल, बैंक की चिट्ठी, ज़मीन के कागज़ या कोई नोटिस समझ नहीं आता? बस फोटो लें। PaperBabu उसे आसान शब्दों में आपकी भाषा में समझाता है और पढ़कर सुनाता भी है। धोखे वाले SMS और WhatsApp मैसेज के खतरे के संकेत भी दिखाता है। बिल्कुल मुफ्त।
Questions
Good to know
Is PaperBabu free?
Yes. PaperBabu is free on Google Play, with no ads and no login.
How do I find it on Google Play?
Search PaperBabu or Paper Babu, or tap any download button on this page.
Which phones does it work on?
Android phones. It needs an internet connection to explain papers.
Can it tell me for sure if a message is a scam?
It shows warning signs, which is a strong hint but not proof. Never share an OTP or pay money because of a message. If you were cheated, call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.
Is it a government app?
No. PaperBabu is made by FirmGenie, a private company. It is a helper, not legal or financial advice.
Help your family read every paper
Install PaperBabu on your parents' phone today. It takes one minute.
GET IT ONGoogle Play