Nightshelf - AI Sleep Stories
Bedtime classics, read aloud
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Listen to classic and original fiction read aloud with customizable ambient sounds and a sleep timer. Save stories for later and pick up where you left off. Create personalized stories with AI.
What's New in Nightshelf
1.7
September 22, 2026
Two new Nightshelf Originals: explore a remembered coastline in The Tide-Glass Observatory, or take a quiet space-ferry journey in The Garden Between Stations. A Service of Love and The Golden Touch are now available as complete standalone classic listens. Listening estimates now follow your chosen narrator across the player, chapters and recovery controls. This update also improves interruption handling and large-text layouts, adds Help & support with optional technical details, and clarifies privacy information and book descriptions. Verified Pro subscriptions now work across devices without the former device-count refusal. Devices share the subscription's service limits. The library now contains 77 classic volumes. Peter Pan, Irish Fairy Tales and Pinocchio are temporarily unavailable while we review territorial rights for those editions.
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Nightshelf Pro (Monthly)
The whole shelf and cloud narrators. Billed monthly.
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FAQ
What is Nightshelf?
Nightshelf is an app that reads classic and original fiction aloud, featuring a sleep timer, ambient sounds, and personalized story creation. It offers a library of 77 classic volumes and ten AI-written Originals.
Does Nightshelf have ads?
No, Nightshelf does not contain advertisements. The app prioritizes a user experience free from distractions.
How much does Nightshelf Pro cost?
Nightshelf Pro is available through a monthly subscription for $4.99 or an annual subscription for $29.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.
Can I use Nightshelf offline?
Yes, you can use the on-device narrator to read bundled stories without needing an internet connection. Cloud narration and story creation require an internet connection.
What kind of stories are available on Nightshelf?
Nightshelf offers a diverse library including novels, fairy tales, mysteries, myths, and short stories from classic authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, as well as original AI-written fiction.
How does Nightshelf handle privacy?
Nightshelf has clear privacy choices, requiring no account and offering on-device narration for local playback. Optional cloud features send minimal data for functionality, with user consent.
What devices does Nightshelf support?
Nightshelf is currently supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on September 22, 2026.
What is the age rating for Nightshelf?
Nightshelf has an age rating of 17+. Some traditional tales may contain frightening scenes or dated language, which descriptions help users choose.