# Earplay — Interactive Audio Stories > Interactive audio stories driven by player voice input and choices. (iPhone/iPad app by Earplay, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplay/id1059204292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Earplay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/687548606) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.04/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.4 · 73 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-11-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplay/id1059204292/reviews.md ## What is Earplay? With Earplay, you can play audio stories with your voice, featuring high quality voice acting, music, and sound effects like in a radio drama. Experience this exciting new storytelling medium where you become part of the story, interacting with characters to affect how the events unfold. EARPLAY The Earplay Demo in the Earplay hub is an introductory demonstration of our unique style of interactive audio storytelling. It is written and hosted by the legendary Dave Grossman, Earplay's creative lead, and one of the most prominent interactive story writers in the games industry. To learn more about Dave and Earplay, visit https://www.earplay.com PUGMIRE (By Pugsteady and Onyx Path) Dogs have inherited the world, building the kingdom of Pugmire untold centuries after the Ages of Man are over. Pugmire is a world that juxtaposes the tropes of high fantasy with our relationship with domestic dogs. The main characters are pioneers that explore lost ruins in search of relics, knowledge, and danger. The world is dangerous and mysterious, but good dogs will persevere. THEY CAME IN OUTER SPACE (By Double RR Studios) In this comedy that plays off of 50's style sci-fi B-movie and radio drama tropes, Herbie Zoozman Jr., has reinvented the Interactive Cranial Activit-O-Vision ™, where YOU are Zoozman’s Co-Producer in charge of the mythic story of rocket-jockey Commander Brad L. Whiteman and his journey to a planet inhabited entirely by "Panther Women." HEAD GAMES (Enhanced with Bose AR) This Sci-Fi thriller is controlled by gestures like nodding, head shaking, ducking, and turning, as well as voice. When you are contacted by mental telepathy while using the Bose device, an NSA agent guides you to communicate with head gestures to prevent an alien invasion. But the aliens want to tell you their side of the story. Who will you trust? Developed in partnership with Bose, this story experience is enhanced by Bose AR, a first-of-its-kind audio augmented reality platform. CODENAME CYGNUS Enjoy mission one of the first ever voice-operated interactive audio story, a spy thriller where you play the secret agent. Originally launched in August 2013, six episodes of the story (and a bonus holiday episode) have been released so far. Learn more at http://codenamecygnus.com and https://www.earplay.com OFFICE HOURS Dial in to office hours of the dubious Professor Fenster, esteemed interactive storytelling professor of Story University. Is his latest story bot research ethical, or is he hiding something? This Earplay story was created for the 2017 Future of Storytelling Festival. To learn more visit https://futureofstorytelling.org/ NOTE TO PARENTS Not all stories in the Earplay application will be suitable for all ages. Please use your own discretion, as parental review and guidance regarding Earplay content may be necessary. All content that contains material of a restricted nature will be accessible only with a registered Earplay account. SUPPORT Email us at support@earplay.com if you have any difficulties or to let us know what you'd like to hear next. ## Key features - Voice-controlled interactive stories - High-quality voice acting - Immersive sound effects and music - Multiple story genres - Affect story outcomes with choices - Bose AR enhanced experiences ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | They Came In Outer Space | $3.99 | one-time | | Pugmire | $3.99 | one-time | | Jurassic World Revealed | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplay/id1059204292/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Lots of fun *2022-09-15, version 2.0.7* These are all very enjoyable and well acted. I wish the app properly saved my place but it never has once and there’s no indication so if I leave a story, I have to start over. It would also be nice to offer a downloadable version the way the old Codename Cygnus app used to work where you could play without an internet connection so you don’t lose access to these great stories once the servers inevitably go offline. ### 1/5 — It does not work!!! *2020-02-10, version 2.0.7* It won’t let me sign in it keeps giving me an error message, so far the app is useless!!! ### 5/5 — It will make you rethink everything *2019-09-05, version 2.0.7* It will make you think ### 5/5 — Love this app *2019-07-04, version 2.0.7* I love this app. Cannot wait for new stories. ### 1/5 — Lots of issues *2019-04-24, version 2.0.6* The content is good the app is accessible except for a few little things that I don’t really mind but what’s making me give the one star rating is when I go in they came in outer space and purchase the one dollar story it always gives me an error that’s what’s making me give the one star review because I can’t purchase it and it says it’s going to be a good story ### 5/5 — Loved it *2018-02-10, version 1.2* Easy to use and fun. The story was engaging and I cannot wait to hear more. ### 1/5 — Fun but privacy is suspect *2018-01-17, version 1.2* I liked the story I got from Alexa and downloaded the app, but after reading the privacy policy that described data collection I have removed the app and will disable on Alexa. It's unfortunate because it sounded like a creative and fun product. Our privacy needs to be guarded a little more carefully...time to start reading that fine print. ### 4/5 — Intriguing! *2017-12-16, version 1.2* This game looks to be lots of fun, however, there are accessibility issues that need to be resolved causing me to give this only a four star review rather than the five star it could have. Outside of that, game content and quality is great, and refreshing to find something different. ### 4/5 — Enjoyable, despite some accessibility problems *2017-11-25, version 1.2* I thoroughly enjoyed the demos provided with the earplay app, and I'm considering purchasing some of the stories. However, there are some accessibility issues with this version of the app. ### 5/5 — Wonderful! *2017-09-05, version 1.2* Looking forward to experiencing more of these wonderful interactive stories ## Frequently asked questions about Earplay ### What is Earplay? Earplay is an application that allows users to play interactive audio stories. These stories feature professional voice acting, music, and sound effects, creating an immersive experience similar to a radio drama. Users can influence the narrative by interacting with characters and making choices, affecting how the story unfolds. ### How do I interact with the stories? Interaction in Earplay is primarily driven by your voice. You can speak to characters, make decisions, and use gestures (in some enhanced experiences like with Bose AR) to control the narrative. This allows you to become an active participant in the story, rather than just a passive listener. ### Are there different types of stories available? Yes, Earplay offers a variety of story genres. These include fantasy adventures like 'Pugmire,' comedic sci-fi with 'They Came in Outer Space,' spy thrillers such as 'Codename Cygnus,' and sci-fi thrillers like 'Head Games.' The content aims to cater to diverse interests within interactive audio storytelling. ### Is Earplay suitable for all ages? Not all stories within the Earplay application are suitable for all ages. Parents are advised to use their discretion and provide guidance regarding content. Stories containing restricted material require a registered Earplay account for access, ensuring a more controlled experience for younger users. ### What are the costs associated with Earplay? The application itself is free to download and use. However, there are in-app purchases available, which likely include access to premium stories or additional content. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases would be detailed within the application itself. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.7 — 2019-06-27 Update for Bose AR compatibility ### 2.0.6 — 2019-04-11 Better purchase handling ### 2.0.5 — 2019-04-04 NEW STORIES TO PLAY -- Pugmire, Volume 1, Friends and Enemies - A Light-hearted, family-friendly fantasy in which dogs have inherited the world. -- They Came In Outer Space - A quirky Sci-Fi comedy adventure, 50's B-movie style. ### 2.0.4 — 2019-03-04 - Enhanced by Bose AR - Head Games story (with Bose AR gesture input) - improved UI - support links ### 2.0.3 — 2019-02-19 -- improved user interface ## Apps similar to Earplay | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hell Hunter: Anti Nomen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-hunter-anti-nomen/id1586126342) | 3.2 (6) | $4.99 | Games | | [Sonar Islands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644) | 3.5 (81) | Free | Games | | [SoundEcho](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [Adventures for Siri](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventures-for-siri/id1564635035) | 1.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [Academy of Disaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-of-disaster/id1124589089) | 3.4 (11) | Free | Games | | [A Western Drama](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-western-drama/id1562455548) | 4.0 (13) | $12.99 | Games | ## More apps by Earplay, Inc. - [Codename Cygnus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codename-cygnus/id687548603) All apps by Earplay, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/687548606 --- *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 2026-06-10.*