# Calm Down Stories — Homemade Stories With Mindset > Humorous, homemade bedtime stories for children with a focus on mindset. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleloop Inc U.S..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-down-stories/id1495140207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aleloop Inc U.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495140206) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-05-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-down-stories/id1495140207/reviews.md ## What is Calm Down Stories? ‘Calm Down Stories’ are homemade kids' stories full of interruptions. If you have managed to tell a story to a kid without him/her interrupting, kudos to you! If you want to laugh and calm down to get a good night of sleep, these stories are for you. Some people say the stories are a mix of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Seinfeld for kids. WARNING: These stores are HOMEMADE, Mom made; they are NOT big-studio, celebrity-actor-narrated, nor rehearsed stories. These are REAL LIFE stories at REAL BEDTIME, recorded on my cellphone while inventing them on the spot with my son. If you want big-studio, celebrity-actor-read, perfect audio stories… these stories are NOT for you. When you register for free you will receive a Mindset Printable Activity Kit called “CalmaKit”. And after that, once a week, you will receive an instructional stories toolkit by email with the concept promoted in each story, such as self-esteem, what if, pivoting, entropy, the mindset of success, etc. ## Key features - Homemade, interrupted stories - Humorous and relatable content - Focus on mindset and self-esteem - Includes printable activity kit - Weekly instructional story toolkits - Recorded on cellphone for authenticity ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Kids Mindset Stories Monthly | $5.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-down-stories/id1495140207/reviews.md ### 5/5 — My son loves it! *2021-03-24, version 1.2* My six years old son has been really enjoying Calm Down Stories. We have listened to them while doing a craft, or when he is getting over a frustrating moment. He loves the banter between Ale and her son. He loves the stories based on reality, such as about mini dog— and also likes the silly stories such, as the one about penguins in the hair. A couple of interesting things have developed from listening: my son asked me to record our own Calm Down Story, which we did together about how we got our dog. Also, he now sometimes creates his own stories about bugs and worms that he encountered during the day. I look forward to listening to more Calm Down Stories with him and having the stories help my son develop his creativity! ### 5/5 — Unique stories and they have a purpose *2021-03-10, version 1.2* I thought that these stories will be another professionally recorded storytelling app but they are not. At first I was wondering if the live recordings will captivate my kid’s attention because for my spoiled ear they didn’t sound as what I’ve heard before and thought what the storytelling app should be. It did the MAGIC. Kids DON’T CARE about the quality of the sound. What they care about is that they feel like they are a part of the conversation with the author and her son. It’s SO COOL!!! Kids DO CALM DOWN with that app!!! The stories are unique, but most IMPORTANTLY they WORK!!! THEY CALM MY KID DOWN AND SHE STOPS CRYING!!! Try it but seriously make sure you invite your kid to have the experience together first like if you were mischievously overhearing somebody’s cool story. My kid loved it. ### 5/5 — Calm down for real! *2021-03-05, version 1.2* Listening to the stories has been a game changer for bed time. I play the stories for my 7 year old son and it’s the one thing that helps him get into the mindset that it’s time to go to sleep and helps him stay in bed. He used to be so focused on the fear that he was alone in the room and it was such a battle to get him to sleep. Now he focuses on the fun and creative stories with the cool lady voice. Also when we travel, the app is on my phone and it’s easy to continue the bed routine. I recommend this for your children and even adults 😜. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-03-05, version 1.2* I’ve tried many apps with a similar purpose but this is by far the best . Easy to use has everything you might need for kids , beautiful graphics and calms my nieces and nephews down, they love the songs! ### 5/5 — A sensory journey! *2021-03-05, version 1.2* These stories take kids and parents on a journey. My kids are completely hypnotized by them and beg for more, whereas their attention span fizzles when listening to regular audiobooks! I like how these stories stimulate my kids’ imagination. And I LOVE that they are not professional studio-recorded, but instead, they are authentic mother-and-son conversations. No other stories app does that! I hope you enjoy this unique experience as much as my kids and I do! ### 1/5 — Great idea, poor execution. *2021-01-03, version 1.2* I wanted to love this app, after reading about the concept. However, my kids did not find it calming or engaging at all. The audio is really low quality and the effects make it sound like a bad trip, not a children’s story. Even I found it unsettling to listen to. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2020-12-24, version 1.2* Unprofessional, bizarre sounding. It has to be family of the people who created this app that are giving it good reviews. ## Frequently asked questions about Calm Down Stories ### What is Calm Down Stories? Calm Down Stories offers unique, homemade bedtime stories for children that are intentionally full of interruptions. They aim to be humorous and help kids relax for a good night's sleep, with a focus on positive mindset concepts. ### What kind of stories are in Calm Down Stories? The stories are described as 'homemade' and recorded on a cellphone in real-time, often with interruptions from a child. They are intentionally not polished, big-studio productions, aiming for a more authentic and relatable experience. ### Does Calm Down Stories offer any free content? Yes, users can register for free and receive a printable activity kit called 'CalmaKit'. They also receive weekly instructional story toolkits via email. ### What mindset concepts are promoted in Calm Down Stories? The stories and accompanying toolkits promote concepts such as self-esteem, 'what if' thinking, pivoting, entropy, and the mindset of success, among others. ### What is the subscription plan for Calm Down Stories? There is a 'Kids Mindset Stories Monthly' subscription plan available for $5.99 per month, which provides access to additional content or features. ### What devices is Calm Down Stories available on? Calm Down Stories is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list. ### How often is Calm Down Stories updated? The app was last updated on March 23, 2023, with the latest version being 2.3. This suggests a moderate update frequency for new content or improvements. ### What is the age rating for Calm Down Stories? Calm Down Stories has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children aged four and above. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2023-03-23 Minor UI Bug Fixes Option to delete user account ### 2.0 — 2021-12-21 User Interface enhancements. Minor bug fixes. ### 1.3 — 2021-06-22 UX changes. In-app purchase. Bug fixes. ### 1.2 — 2020-06-24 - Minor UI changes. - Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1 — 2020-06-11 Minor UI fixes. 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