Record stories in your own voice.

Add a cover, choose the playback controls, and give a child a library of recordings made by family and friends.

Available on the App Store. Designed for iPhone.

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SnugStories recording screen

A familiar voice when family cannot be there

SnugStories began with a family need: give a child familiar stories during quiet time, travel, or nights when the usual reader is away.

A library made from your recordings

SnugStories keeps family recordings in one library. Open a story menu when you want to share it, rename it, change its artwork, or delete it.

  • Build a library from stories your family records.
  • Use artwork and large targets to help children choose a story.
SnugStories menu for sharing, renaming, editing, or deleting a story
Share, rename, edit, or delete a story.

Choose the playback controls

Decide which controls a listener can use. Repeat one story, move through a collection, or listen once.

  • Hide editing controls during playback.
  • Set repeat behavior and playback speed.
  • Pair SnugStories with Apple's Guided Access for a focused device.
SnugStories settings for editing, playback, repeat, and speed
Hide editing controls, set repeat behavior, and choose playback speed.

The files are AAC, JPEG, and JSON

Recordings, artwork, and story details remain available through normal device file sharing and export tools. SnugStories stores story images as JPEG files, audio as AAC, and descriptive information in metadata.json.

See data portability details
Finder file sharing showing Inbox and StoriesData folders
Story folders remain available through Finder file sharing.

Stories for school rides, bedtime, and time apart

A parent away for work can record bedtime stories. Grandparents can share family favorites. Early readers can listen while following along. Families can make collections for school rides, quiet afternoons, or time apart.

See seven family activity ideas

What leaves the device

Stories live on the device unless you choose to export or share them. App Store purchases and subscription services can process transaction and subscription information.

Read the privacy policy

Record a story in a familiar voice.

Designed for iPhone. Available on the App Store.