Zirka
The AI tutor that guides kids to think, not just answer
Founded by:
Volodymyr Didukh
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About
Zirka is a family learning application featuring a Socratic AI tutor designed to help children with homework by asking guiding questions and providing step-by-step hints rather than providing direct answers. The platform includes a parent dashboard where users can view word-for-word transcripts of sessions, monitor per-child statistics, and receive weekly plain-language reports on progress and struggles. It supports multiple subjects including math, physics, and languages, and accepts input via text, voice, or photo. The app enforces safety and learning rules server-side, ensuring the answer remains locked until the child has genuinely attempted the problem. It offers a free trial of 15 sessions and a paid 'Zirka Pro' plan for $8.99 per month that covers the entire family.
Key Features
- Socratic AI tutoring that guides without giving answers
- Parent dashboard with session transcripts and weekly reports
- Multi-modal input (text, voice, photo, drawing)
- Server-enforced learning rules and safety guardrails
- Family-wide subscription model
What Makes It Different
Unlike general-purpose AI assistants that provide instant answers, Zirka is built specifically for education with a 'teach, not tell' methodology and dedicated parental oversight tools.
Pricing
Free trial of 15 sessions; Zirka Pro is $8.99/month for 150 sessions shared across the family.
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