# LDS Primary Stories > Interactive storybooks and coloring books for children based on LDS scriptures. (iPhone/iPad app by 36Pixels LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-primary-stories/id579194827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [36Pixels LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/501601922) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 298 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 55 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2012-12-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-primary-stories/id579194827/reviews.md ## What is LDS Primary Stories? LDS Primary Stories is a growing collection of uplifting, educational and FUN storybooks and coloring books for LDS kids. This is a series of vibrantly-colored storybooks that will help make the stories of these sacred scriptures come alive in a way that will engage your children as they become familiar with the characters and lessons. Your kids will be too entertained to realize that they’re actually learning the gospel. The object is to simplify the main stories in the Book of Mormon so they are easier to understand and remember for children. Books: - Who is Nephi - Free story with $.99 in-app purchase to add coloring book - Tree of Life - $2.99 for complete story including coloring book - The Promised Land - $2.99 for complete story including coloring book - Pre-order our next book for $1.99 Who is Abinadi? Features: - High-resolution, high quality illustrations - Read-to-me mode - Read-it-myself mode (tap text for opt-in narration) - Tap-to-identify - tap characters and objects to identify (tap a second time on symbols) - Each story is also a coloring book - Use the pages they colored as the background images in the story The series begins with “Who is Nephi?,” an adapted first-person account of Nephi’s experiences as his family leaves his home in Jerusalem, and then returns with his brothers on the Lord’s errand to retrieve the plates from a wicked man named Laban. Your children will watch and listen as Nephi cheerfully obeys the Lords commandments, and learns the importance diligence and faith as he puts his trust in God. The second book "The Tree of Life" is an adapted first-person account of Lehi telling his family about his vision. The story is as close as possible to 1 Nephi 8 while still readable and understandable by children. In this book we follow Lehi through his whole story and and with what it meant for his family. Although this is not the most exciting story we hope the illustrations and interactions will keep kids engaged and learning. Our Third Book "The Promised Land" is our best book yet! Now you can tap on people in the story and get additional dialog. This book has multiple voices to add to the value of the book. More pages, more words, more voices, more interactions. Well worth the price. Note: Please keep in mind that the illustrations and development for this project is very expensive. You will notice that the quality of illustration is far beyond that of anything available in the the LDS market. The price we set for these books is to help us be able to add more content your children can enjoy. Please consider this when writing reviews and considering purchase. ## Key features - Vibrantly-colored storybooks - Coloring book mode - Read-to-me mode - Read-it-myself mode - Tap-to-identify characters and objects - High-resolution illustrations ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Who is Nephi Full Book | $0.99 | one-time | | The Tree Of Life Full Book | $1.99 | one-time | | The Tree Of Life Full Book | $1.99 | one-time | | The Promised Land Full Book | $1.99 | one-time | | The Promised Land Full Book | $1.99 | one-time | | Who Is Abinadi Book | $1.99 | one-time | | Who Is Abinadi Book | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of LDS Primary Stories? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 High-quality Disney-standard illustrations and artwork - 📖 Engaging storytelling with scriptural accuracy - 🔊 Audio narration option for read-aloud functionality - 🎨 Interactive coloring pages for creative engagement - 👶 Age-appropriate content for young children - 🎵 Accompanying background music enhances experience - 📚 Helps children understand scripture in simple terms - 🎯 Interactive features like touching characters to hear names - 🌍 Spanish language version available - ⭐ Excellent customer service responsiveness **Cons** - 🐛 App stuck on loading/downloading screen (critical issue) - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for individual stories - 📱 Incompatible with older iPhone models - ❌ App no longer functional on iOS devices - 📚 Limited number of available stories - 🔐 Privacy concerns with email/account requirements - 😕 Character depictions don't match user expectations - 🆘 No developer support or contact information available - 💳 Duplicate charges reported for purchases - ⏱️ Slow or unresponsive app performance **Commonly reported bugs** - App stuck perpetually on downloading/loading screen - App crashes after account creation and login - App fails to launch on iPhone 4S and newer iOS versions - App hangs at splash screen (36Pixel) - App won't open after in-app purchases - Duplicate charges for story purchases - App incompatible with current iOS firmware **Most requested features** - More stories and expanded content library - Free or bundled pricing model instead of per-story purchases - Complete Book of Mormon content - Multiple voice actors for better narration variety - More interactive elements and engagement features - Improved character representations and depictions - Better device compatibility and optimization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-primary-stories/id579194827/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Do not recommend *2026-05-02, version 2.5* When I got this app, I tried it out and the first problem occurred. It wouldn’t load. If anybody can get it to load then maybe it deserves a better rating but I don’t think that it does deserve one. JUST WARNING! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-10-10, version 2.5* I downloaded it so my children could watch the stories but it is stuck in downloading but it never leaves the download screen and I deleted the app and put back on my phone when you click the app it says it downloading and nothing ### 1/5 — Open app and still freeze with the opening logo screen *2023-11-13, version 2.5* I open the app and it stuck on the first logo screen with downloading still for more than an hour and it still won't work. ### 1/5 — Needs an update *2023-08-20, version 2.5* We’ve tried current devices and old ones, current firmware and older. This app never gets past the loading screen. ### 1/5 — Uninstalled *2023-02-16, version 2.5* Please fix the glitch so I can use it. It will not open. It keeps saying downloading, but nothing is ever downloaded. Uninstalled until glitch is fixed. ### 1/5 — Downloading problems *2022-11-22, version 2.5* Downloaded the app but it will not open past the downloading screen. I’ve seen this app in the past and it’s a great learning tool for young children. ### 1/5 — Stuck on downloading screen *2022-09-02, version 2.5* I wanted to like this app, but like many others have stated, it doesn’t actually launch past the “downloading” screen… ### 1/5 — No longer works *2022-07-08, version 2.5* This app no longer works on IPhones. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-07-03, version 2.5* Can’t get app to open it stays on the download screen and never changes. Hasn’t worked any of the times I have downloaded and uninstalled to try and fix it. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy! App won’t open *2022-02-06, version 2.5* The app is stuck in download. The App developer website doesn’t exist anymore. ## Frequently asked questions about LDS Primary Stories ### What is LDS Primary Stories? LDS Primary Stories is a collection of interactive storybooks and coloring books designed to teach children the stories and lessons from LDS scriptures in an engaging and fun way. The app aims to simplify complex stories, making them easier for children to understand and remember. ### What are the key features of the app? The app features vibrantly-colored, high-resolution illustrations, a 'read-to-me' mode, a 'read-it-myself' mode with optional narration, and a 'tap-to-identify' feature for characters and objects. Each story also doubles as a coloring book, with the option to use colored pages as story backgrounds. ### How much does LDS Primary Stories cost? The app offers a free storybook with an option to purchase an accompanying coloring book for $0.99. Other complete storybooks, including their coloring books, are available for $2.99 each. A future book is available for pre-order at $1.99. ### Who is this app intended for? This app is intended for children who are learning about LDS scriptures, as well as their parents and educators. It is designed to make religious education enjoyable and accessible for young learners. ### What kind of stories are included? The stories are adapted from sacred LDS scriptures, such as the Book of Mormon. Examples include 'Who is Nephi?', which recounts Nephi's experiences leaving Jerusalem, and 'The Tree of Life,' based on Lehi's vision. The app focuses on simplifying these narratives for children. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5 — 2020-02-25 Bug Fixes, iOS 13 and iPhone X+ Support ### 2.4 — 2017-12-06 A new book!!! We are very excited for you to see our latest book "The Promised Land." Check it out and let us know what you think in a review or on Facebook. Other updates: - A complete overhaul. We have made everything a little more streamlined so that we can add new books quicker. - Now you can create an account and get access to discounts. - Now you can pre-order the next book at a lower price. We are already about half way done with the next book "Who is Abinadi?" ### 2.3 — 2016-07-27 Now in Spanish! ### 2.2 — 2016-06-29 Check our new Facebook page for updates about current and new books. Other bug fixes and improvements. ### 2.1 — 2016-04-16 The new book "The Tree of Life" is now available! This new book includes brand new beautiful illustrations, interactions, and coloring book. Please help us out by writing a review. Thank you to all those who stuck with our app while we figured things out! We will be coming out with updates on a regular basis starting now. 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