# Christmas Tale HD — user reviews > 163 indexed App Store user reviews of Christmas Tale HD by TabTale LTD, rated 4.30/5 from 6 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-tale-hd/id402016391/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-tale-hd/id402016391.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Christmas Tale HD? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ❤️ Joyful and festive - 👍 Interactive and engaging - 🎄 Gets kids in the holiday spirit **Cons** - 💰 Paid content after initial free version - 📢 Intrusive ads that distract from the story - 🤔 Questionable business practices with updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Certain features (voice recording) no longer working - Crashes and freezes after updates **Most requested features** - More free interactive stories - Improved navigation for young users - Consistent pricing and content model ## Newest reviews (11 of 163) ### 2/5 — Don't like the update *2014-12-11, version 2.3* I got this app back in November and at that time the story was free. Which was why I got this app in the first place. I enjoy Christmas and like to read stories to my kids. But now you have to pay for the story. That's so wrong. It's the same story they had before but now it's $1.99. If I had known that it wasn't free anymore than I wouldn't have gotten the app. I don't mind paying for apps but to take away a full story that was free last month is just wrong and greedy. ### 2/5 — It used to be cool *2013-12-20, version 2.1* Not sure what's wrong, but the section that allows you to record your voice by either Santa or Mrs Claus... No longer works. My son absolutely loves that part. But since it no longer works... Not so much. We've tried deleting an downloading again and it didn't fix. ### 4/5 — FUN! *2013-11-29, version 2.0* Fun to play ### 2/5 — Annoying ads *2013-01-07, version 1.9* Downloaded the original free app. It was great. There were no ads with the original but after an update, the ads appeared! Now the ads are just annoying and takes away from this otherwise good app. ### 2/5 — What the hell? *2012-12-05, version 1.9* I would say its a great product except that the first thing my kids notice on the page is the ad for Playboy then clicked on it. ### 3/5 — Christmas tale HD *2012-11-24, version 1.9* This book was so cute and silly my grand baby had fun touching the pic and seeing what they would do but ads were awful in the way but just all around goofy fun ### 3/5 — Sinister? *2012-11-05, version 1.9* There was an ad at the bottom of the screen for a horror movie called "Sinster." It showed a woman running her hand along a bloody wall and a scary monster face in he blood. My 3 yr old will be upset that I'm removing the app, but this type of ad is terribly inappropriate and would cause nightmares. ### 4/5 — Perfect *2012-09-30, version 1.8* Prob is when the wish list is typed it won't go back!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Horrible!! *2012-07-04, version 1.7* There are a lot of stories but only 1 of them is free!!! And it was a short and horrible story! The best thing about it is it has a countdown and I already have a cooler app that does that!! Don't get this unless your looking for a dissapointment! ### 1/5 — Poor *2012-06-05, version 1.6* My Son liked this a lot so when the ads were added I paid to have then removed. When I loaded an update the ads were back and if I wanted the ads removed again I had to pay again. So don't pay to have the ads removed its a con!!! ### 1/5 — Irritated *2012-05-01, version 1.6* Paid to have the aggravating ads removed from the book. Did an update and now the ads are back! Please correct this as soon as possible. Thanks. Would have rated it 4 stars but only 1 star with the ads! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ruined it *2014-12-25, version 2.4* It was a great interactive book that the kids loved. Now, it is a bloated mess that you need to pay to do anything. I'm deleting and recommending that no one buy it. One star is too many. ### 1/5 — Updated and charged again for 3rd time *2014-12-24, version 2.4* This is the 3rd update where I have been charged. The first 2 times was to unlock ads. Now I have been charged to unlock the story which I have already paid twice for. Rip off. ### 1/5 — Terrible. *2014-12-21, version 2.4* Well written story but now,you have to pay to interact with it!It's ridiculous!Before,you could interact with it for free.I would give this app zero stars.Bring back the old version! ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP *2012-12-24, version 1.9* I downloaded the free version of this app but it had adverts. As my daughter liked it so much I paid to have a version without ads. Well this was all ok until the upgrade and now the ads are back. Will not buy another thing from these guys!!! Don't waist your money, I can't emphasise this enough!!! ### 1/5 — BAH Humbug *2012-12-11, version 1.9* This does not even rate a one. The keyboard comes out while the story is reading. I for one am through with these Xmas apps that must not of been tested B4 release. Not too mention the number of ads that you have too fight your way through. ### 1/5 — WILL BREAK YOUR PHONE *2012-11-28, version 1.9* I should have listened to the reviewer that talked about this containing a bug. I just downloaded it and now my sound won't work on any of my apps! DO NO INSTALL THIS!!!!! ### 1/5 — BAD! *2012-11-23, version 1.9* Why are u guys getting this stuff I mean adds, adds! It's freaking annoying! ### 1/5 — The worst app *2012-11-17, version 1.9* I deleted this horrible app it kept freezing and left a bug on phone I would not recommend it to anyone it has billions of pop up ads and always saids u will have the best game if u get full version but will be a rude awakening if full version is bought 3.99 for the absolute worst game don't be ripped off buy this horrid game! ### 1/5 — Great app, buts the ads are incredibly inappropriate *2012-10-31, version 1.9* I am surprised an app for children contains explicit ads. I realize free apps have ads but shouldn't they be age appropriate? Very graphic and nasty ads accompany this app. Bummer. Love the storybooks but we will wait to see if the ads are managed better before using this. ### 1/5 — Why have ads in a kids app? *2012-10-06, version 1.8* I really disagree with have ads in apps aimed at children. Only just checked the app and saw the ads there, which were not included when first purchased. App now deleted. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Luv it ❤️💚❤️💚 *2016-09-18, version 2.6* This is such a joyful game! Just brings me to the holiday spirit! 5 stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — I love this book! *2014-11-30, version 2.2* This is so good! I read it over and over you got me more into christmas! I'm really old for this book and you still got me reading it! Thank you so much, Your biggest fan ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2013-12-08, version 2.1* I love it! ### 5/5 — Best app for the little ones *2013-12-03, version 2.1* Help let your little ones get in the Christmas spirt with this one magical book that you can read, or let it auto play. 100% magnificent.👍👌👏 ### 5/5 — Great App! *2012-12-14, version 1.9* My kids love the book and how everything on the page comes to life. App opens and runs smooth! ### 5/5 — Greenalice *2012-12-05, version 1.9* I have a class of special needs students and they love this app. ### 5/5 — I ❤ it *2012-09-22, version 1.8* my sister is going to love this book ### 5/5 — Mrs canistaywithyougrandma *2012-06-26, version 1.7* My grandson Eiyzaque absolutely loves this and now there's even more on the app for him too do :) thank you and well done,I even enjoy it myself:) ### 5/5 — Christmas Tale *2012-04-30, version 1.6* My 3 yr old enjoys the interactive parts of the book and listening to the read to me. ### 5/5 — Worth every penny! *2012-02-28, version 1.5* 3 yr old loves it and reads it regularly. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*