Nightshelf: Sleep Stories
Classics & AI tales read aloud
About
Listen to classic and original stories read aloud with customizable music and ambient sounds. Features include a sleep timer, progress saving, and the ability to create your own illustrated tales. Enjoy offline listening and choose from various narrator voices.
What's New in Nightshelf
1.9.27
November 5, 2026
Home is easier to browse, with illustrated collection links for your bedtime stories, saved books, and unfinished listens. Settings now shows custom text sizes clearly and explains when Listening Mode pauses bedtime dimming. Up next is clearer about what plays after your story, including stories that need Pro or cannot open. Sleep timers keep their remaining time as you move between stories. During the end-of-story countdown, opening Up next holds the next story while you make your choice. We also improved dimming recovery, long-title confirmations, and the handling of saved stories in your listening queue.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Nightshelf Pro (Monthly)
The whole shelf and cloud narrators. Billed monthly.
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FAQ
What kind of stories does Nightshelf offer?
Nightshelf offers a variety of classic literature, including novels, romance, adventure, fairy tales, mysteries, history, biography, science fiction, and philosophy. It also features original fiction and AI-generated tales.
Can I listen to Nightshelf stories offline?
Yes, music, sounds, and saved translations work offline. On-device narration also speaks locally for privacy. Cloud narration and story creation require an internet connection.
How does the sleep timer in Nightshelf work?
The sleep timer allows you to set a gentle fade-out for stories and background music or sounds. It estimates when the timer will fade based on the length of the stories you've lined up.
What are the subscription options for Nightshelf Pro?
Nightshelf Pro is available through a monthly subscription for $9.99 or an annual subscription for $59.99. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.
Does Nightshelf have ads?
No, Nightshelf does not have advertising or tracking. On-device narration speaks locally, and AI narration sends minimal data for processing.
Can I create my own stories with Nightshelf?
With Nightshelf Pro, you can create bedtime stories in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese, complete with illustrated covers. This feature requires an internet connection.
What devices is Nightshelf available on?
Nightshelf is currently supported on iPhone devices.
How often is Nightshelf updated?
The latest version of Nightshelf is 1.9.27, last updated on November 5, 2026. Updates typically include new stories, features, and performance improvements.
