# Once Upon a Us — Bedtime stories made by you

> Create personalized, illustrated, and narrated children's storybooks from text prompts. (iPhone/iPad app by Muhammad Zorob.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-us/id6777342553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muhammad Zorob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871391221)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-us/id6777342553/reviews.md

## What is Once Upon a Us?

Once Upon a Us turns your child's imagination into a real, illustrated storybook.

Just describe an idea — "a brave little fox who learns to share," "a trip to the
moon with grandma" — pick an art style, and in minutes you'll have a beautifully
illustrated, narrated children's storybook you can read together tonight.

WHAT YOU CAN MAKE
• One-of-a-kind illustrated stories from a simple prompt
• Ten gorgeous art styles — watercolor, claymation, classic picture book, and more
• Gentle audio narration on every page for read-along bedtimes
• Save characters and bring them back across new adventures

STUDIO MEMBERSHIP
Go further with Studio: 10 premium storybooks every month, narrated audio,
export fine-press PDFs, longer stories, and a bigger cast of characters.
Start with a 7-day free trial. Prefer to pay as you go? Grab a pack of book
credits anytime — they never expire.

MADE FOR FAMILIES
Designed for parents and guardians creating stories for the children in their
lives. Prompts are screened for safety, and you're always in control.

Subscriptions: Studio is $24.99/month or $199.99/year with a 7-day free trial.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID; auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the
period ends; manage in your Apple ID settings.
Privacy: https://api.onceuponaus.com/legal/privacy/
Terms: https://api.onceuponaus.com/legal/terms/

## Key features

- Personalized illustrated storybooks
- AI-generated illustrations
- Audio narration
- Multiple art styles
- Character saving
- Printable PDF export (Studio)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $24.99 | per month |
| Studio (Annual) | $199.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Book Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Book Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Book Credits | $19.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Once Upon a Us

### How does Once Upon a Us create stories?

Once Upon a Us uses your text prompts to generate unique, illustrated children's stories. You describe an idea, select an art style, and the app creates a book with gentle audio narration for each page.

### What art styles are available in Once Upon a Us?

The app offers ten distinct art styles, including watercolor, claymation, and classic picture book aesthetics, allowing for diverse visual storytelling.

### Can I save characters in Once Upon a Us?

Yes, you can save characters within the app and bring them back to feature in new story adventures, creating continuity and familiarity for children.

### What are the benefits of the Studio membership?

Studio membership provides 10 premium storybooks monthly, narrated audio, the ability to export fine-press PDFs, longer story options, and an expanded character selection.

### How much does Once Upon a Us cost?

The app is free to download and use. Optional in-app purchases are available, with the Studio membership costing $24.99 per month or $199.99 annually.

### Does Once Upon a Us have ads?

No, Once Upon a Us does not contain advertisements. The monetization is based on optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What devices does Once Upon a Us support?

Once Upon a Us is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Once Upon a Us updated?

The app was last updated on June 10, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on adding new features and improving existing ones.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-10

No release notes.

## More apps by Muhammad Zorob

- [OPPC Youth Summer Camp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oppc-youth-summer-camp/id6768895899)

All apps by Muhammad Zorob: https://appshunter.io/developer/1871391221

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