# Native Stories

> Audio platform for local stories and cultural experiences in cities. (iPhone/iPad app by Native Stories.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-stories/id1444231202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Native Stories](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444231201)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-stories/id1444231202/reviews.md

## What is Native Stories?

Native Stories is a non-profit audio content platform focused on providing access to authentic stories and experiences of local people, places and cultures. People browsing the app can explore a city and while being able to simultaneously browse, download, and listen to audio tours and stories for relevant points of interest.

## Key features

- Authentic local stories
- Audio tours for points of interest
- Explore cities through sound
- Downloadable audio content
- Cultural experiences

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'Iolani Palace Tour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waikīkī Tour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Downtown Tour | Free | one-time |
| Downtown Tour in Japanese | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waikīkī Tour in Japanese | $1.99 | one-time |
| Downtown Tour in Hawaiian | Free | one-time |
| Waikīkī Tour in Hawaiian | Free | one-time |
| Japanese 'Iolani Palace Tour | Free | one-time |
| Hawaiian 'Iolani Palace Tour | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-stories/id1444231202/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2024-04-08*

This is absolutely amazing! I’m visiting the island of Kauai this September and I was looking for something to assist me in learning about where I was going to be visiting from a native Hawaiian’s perspective, and came across this app.

I was living and working in Delaware prior to moving to the North Shore of Minnesota, where I currently live and work, and I noticed that there’s one person of the Nanticoke nation on here with a story or two of his own. I visited the museum there in Millsboro, DE and spoke with the wonderful host, Morning Star, who accompanied me around the small building. Thankfully they’re expanding their property for more educational opportunities for their students and rest of the community, but I absolutely loved and enjoyed her company and our conversation.

That right there, and this right here is what I was looking for, and would love to see more peoples of other nations of the Americas on here. Because I won’t always have the time or money to make a visit where I’ll be able to speak with someone in person, let alone visit their home to see the beauty first hand.

I’d love to be able to listen to more stories like these for future generations to come, building upon the technology that we have today.

Keep up the fantastic work and I look forward to more stories!

### 5/5 — 🙏🏽 Grateful

*2020-08-12*

Thank you for putting this together! I’m enjoying the content. How can we further support this development?

### 5/5 — My Review on Native Stories-Podcast

*2019-11-06*

It’s a wonderful podcast to hear guest speakers share about their personal past, current & future journey toward their passion to making Hawaii Hawaii. By CQ

### 5/5 — He mea nui kēia no ke kanaka ʻōiwi o Hawaiʻi

*2019-03-24*

This is a very important concept for Native Hawaiians and all indigenous people. We need to give the kūpuna their voices so that the children will learn. An resource like this has the power to change everything. Absolutely must get/support. The moʻolelo must be given life.

### 5/5 — Unique and helpful app!

*2019-02-15*

Love this walking tour app!!  Super easy to navigate and like that I can either read or listen to an audio recording of the info.  I love history and this app allows me to walk around these beautiful islands and learn more about Hawaiian history, as well as the cultural and historical connections surrounding us.

## Frequently asked questions about Native Stories

### What is Native Stories?

Native Stories is a non-profit audio content platform offering authentic stories and experiences from local people, places, and cultures. Users can explore cities and listen to audio tours for relevant points of interest.

### What kind of content does Native Stories offer?

It provides authentic audio stories and experiences from local people, places, and cultures. This includes audio tours for various points of interest within cities.

### Can I download content on Native Stories?

Yes, users are able to browse, download, and listen to audio tours and stories for relevant points of interest within the app.

### What is the learning methodology of Native Stories?

Native Stories utilizes an immersive audio-based learning methodology, allowing users to experience and learn about local cultures and places through authentic storytelling.

### How does Native Stories track user progress?

The platform focuses on content exploration rather than formal progress tracking. Users can discover and listen to various audio tours and stories at their own pace.

### Does Native Stories offer certifications?

Native Stories is an audio content platform focused on cultural exploration and storytelling, and does not offer formal certifications.

### What devices is Native Stories available on?

Native Stories is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Native Stories?

Native Stories has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2021-02-06

- Fixes "Start Tour" rendering bug.

### 2.3.1 — 2021-01-21

- Added Universal links so that specific stories can be shared to other users of the app.
- New filters added to sort stories by Language, Date, and Topic.
- Stability updates for Mac Update settings
- Updated Crashlytics version
- Fixed bugs in player

### 2.3 — 2019-12-11

- New filters: filter stories by language

### 2.2 — 2019-08-27

- Users are able to access and download Paid and Free Walking Tours via in-app purchases.
- Icons and colors updated to match company branding.
- Crashlytics added to build for improved error handling.

### 2.1 — 2019-08-13

- In-App Purchases
- UI Updates
- Minor bug fixes

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*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.*
