# In The Dark, Berenstain Bears — Interactive-in English > Interactive animated storybook for children about overcoming fear of the dark. (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-dark-berenstain-bears/id587633813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862337089) - Category: Books, Education - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 178 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-01-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-dark-berenstain-bears/id587633813/reviews.md ## What is In The Dark, Berenstain Bears? • Winner of a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award • Winner of a PARENTS’ CHOICE Gold Honor Award • An interactive animated storybook originally published by the award-winning Living Books • A tale of taking charge of one’s imagination, especially when it makes you afraid of the dark Review: "Parents for two generations are familiar with the late Stan and Jan Berenstain's Bears and their over 200 books. Wanderful enlivens those classic stories, creating a rich resource for developing reading skills in an animated interactive app. Kids from 2 to 8 will identify with Sister Bear's battle with her fear of the dark in The Berenstain Bears in the Dark. Wanderful offers a superb level of interaction with a well-designed app loaded with varying levels of skill development and simple fun appropriate for eager 2 year olds up to age 8." - Parents' Choice ©2013 Parents' Choice Have you ever wished you could play inside a story and really interact with all the characters and words? Now you can! The Berenstain Bears In the Dark is an imaginative interactive reading experience with fully animated content featuring the popular Bear Family – Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister Bear. This timeless Stan and Jan Berenstain story springs to life on every page. Read and play along as a spooky story Brother Bear reads to Sister Bear keeps her – and eventually the entire family – up all night long. The next day Papa shows Sister how to take charge of her imagination and in the end it’s Brother who is a little afraid in the dark. KEY FEATURES: • Twelve fully animated pages • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when tapped • All words are “active” for extended word play and language learning – tap on any word to hear it spoken • A hidden surprise is on each page – can you find all the lightning bugs? • Move between pages with swipe or with scrolling page navigation • Two modes: “Read to Me” and the fully interactive “Let Me Play” • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when clicked • Multiple settings to further customize the App for your child’s reading experience • Special “About the Authors” video profiling Jan and Stan Berenstain available from within the App • Parental tips to help you get the most out of this Wanderful interactive storybook • Teacher resources include a 31 page overview of Wanderful interactive storybooks Classroom Activities and a free preview of the In The Dark Classroom Activities guide • The full 65 page In The Dark Classroom Activities guide is available as an in-app upgrade Wanderful’s goal is to help children discover a lasting love of language through story exploration. We hope The Berenstain Bears In The Dark provides your family, children and students with hours of delightful story play. The Berenstain Bears In The Dark is by Stan and Jan Berenstain, authors of over 200 books starring the Bear family: Mama, Papa, Brother and Sister. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. This app: • does not collect any information • does not contain ads • does not contain in-app purchases, but does allow you to purchase the storybooks • does not have active links to websites or social networks • uses analytics to improve our app experience but only in aggregate and never with personally identifiable data ## Key features - Interactive animated pages - Tap to animate objects and hear words - Hidden surprises on each page - Two reading modes: Read to Me & Let Me Play - Customizable settings - Parental tips and teacher resources ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-dark-berenstain-bears/id587633813/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Memories *2022-09-27* I grew up playing these on the old pc. They are just as wonderful and engaging as they were back then. I did notice that the mini games that these used to have (I remember a night time matching game) did not transfer to the iPad versions. Would be great to get an update to include these again! ### 4/5 — I love living books on the iPad and computer *2020-01-02* I never had a computer but I just played some on the iPad I love those games so much it has very old sound effects but I still love it I love the Berenstein bears ocean house books and living books it’s one of my favourite so please make them even more ### 5/5 — Great on mini iPad *2017-09-15* This is one of the best children's book app I've tried. So much to offer with lots of interactive features! At first I was frustrated because the sound didn't work on my mini iPad but I looked at the troubleshooting page and fixed it. My complements to the developer! ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-11-20* Sons loved them on computer disk. Was very happy they moved to apps. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2014-02-12* From the developer... Whenever customers have a problem, we can help them if they will contact us. Only a very few have any problems, but occasionally there is a bad review that is posted without trying to contact us for help. Steffimuffi please contact us! If you ever have a problem of any kind please contact us and we will make sure you are happy or refund your purchase! We only make great apps and want happy customers. ### 1/5 — Upset *2013-12-06* Kicks me out and does not let me play please fix this ### 5/5 — The Quintessential Interactive Book for Kids *2013-05-03* Thank you for bringing back the Living Books series so they could be available on the iPad!!! These are the quintessential interactive story books for kids. Each page is full of lots of interactivity and hidden surprises. Best learn to read books ever. Also, the arrows for navigation provide great visual hints for those kids that struggle with swiping to change pages. ### 5/5 — Great!! *2013-04-28* My 5 year old loves this book...lots to interact with and makes reading fun :) ### 3/5 — Great but notin Spanish *2013-01-29* I will give it five stars if it was also in spanish, therefore, three stars. come on! Get it in Spanish. ## Frequently asked questions about In The Dark, Berenstain Bears ### What is In The Dark, Berenstain Bears about? In The Dark, Berenstain Bears is an interactive animated storybook that follows Sister Bear's journey to overcome her fear of the dark. It's designed to engage children aged 2-8 with animated characters and interactive elements. ### What age range is In The Dark, Berenstain Bears suitable for? The app is recommended for children aged 4 and up, as indicated by its age rating. The review also mentions it's appropriate for kids from 2 to 8 years old. ### Does In The Dark, Berenstain Bears have ads? No, In The Dark, Berenstain Bears is ad-free. It is a paid application, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience for children. ### How much does In The Dark, Berenstain Bears cost? The app is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There is also an in-app upgrade available for additional classroom activities. ### What devices support In The Dark, Berenstain Bears? In The Dark, Berenstain Bears is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It offers an interactive experience across these Apple platforms. ### How often is In The Dark, Berenstain Bears updated? The app was last updated on October 13, 2017, with version 1.4. While not frequently updated recently, it remains a stable interactive storybook. ### What makes In The Dark, Berenstain Bears interactive? Virtually every item on each of the twelve animated pages can be tapped to come to life. Additionally, all words are 'active,' meaning they can be tapped to be spoken aloud for language learning. ### Are there any special features for parents or teachers? Yes, the app includes parental tips to enhance the reading experience and teacher resources. These resources offer classroom activities and guides to help educators utilize the storybook. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2017-10-13 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Optimized for full 64-bit performance. Fixed an iOS 11 specific issue with certain buttons and page scroller. ### 1.3 — 2017-10-04 Optimized for full 64-bit performance. ### 1.2 — 2014-10-25 Added support for iOS 8. Fixed a possible crash when the app starts. Added an age-check to protect access to the web and the App Store. ### 1.1 — 2013-05-16 Changed the default Page Story Completion setting to OFF Updated information about Wanderful Apps ### 1.0 — 2012-12-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to In The Dark, Berenstain Bears | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Berenstain Bears Go Out to Eat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berenstain-bears-go-out-to-eat/id719628071) | 4.6 (31) | $2.99 | Books | | [Berenstain Bears Collection #1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berenstain-bears-collection-1/id690910495) | 4.7 (37) | $14.99 | Books | | [The Berenstain Christmas Tree](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-berenstain-christmas-tree/id408826738) | 4.9 (27) | $3.99 | Books | | [Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur Dig](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berenstain-bears-dinosaur-dig/id779848086) | 4.9 (19) | $3.99 | Books | | [Come Clean for School - BB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/come-clean-for-school-bb/id719628009) | 4.6 (26) | $3.99 | Books | | [Living Lights Collection #2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-lights-collection-2/id891786010) | 4.6 (42) | $19.99 | Books | ## More apps by Wanderful, LLC - [In A Fight, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-a-fight-berenstain-bears/id573110311) - [Arthur's Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-birthday/id577614199) - [Ruff's Bone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruffs-bone/id601996502) - [The Story of Creation by LA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-story-of-creation-by-la/id821031294) - [Daniel in the Lion's Den by LA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daniel-in-the-lions-den-by-la/id821037362) All apps by Wanderful, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1862337089 ## Related topics [the berenstain bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-berenstain-bears) · [berenstain bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/berenstain-bears) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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