# PIBO App: Bedtime & Storytime! — Unlimited Folktales! Ages 0-12

> Unlimited children's stories with Japanese narration for ages 0-12. (iPhone/iPad app by EVER SENSE, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pibo-app-bedtime-and-storytime/id765195011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EVER SENSE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/765195014)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 230 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pibo-app-bedtime-and-storytime/id765195011/reviews.md

## What is PIBO App?

All titles come with audio narrated by professional Japanese voice actors! Great for practicing Japanese and improving pronunciation!

■We have a wide selection of famous children's books, allowing you to learn Japanese gradually, starting from simple words.
■You can learn hiragana, katakana, and even kanji in addition to basic vocabulary.
■All books come with Japanese audio narration provided by native Japanese voice actors, enabling you to learn native pronunciation.

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■Over 360 Books Available for Unlimited Reading!
■Many moms say, 'My child has become a book lover!'
■Choose recommended books for your child's age!
■Professional authors and voice actors narrate!
■A popular children's book app!

In addition to Japanese folktales and international fairy tales (Aesop, Andersen, Grimm), we have original works and specially written stories by professional authors. Our content spans from fantasy to encyclopedias, quizzes, find-the-mistake, and learning alphabets, hiragana, and katakana. This app is unique and suitable for babies, toddlers, and children, offering educational fun for parents and children together.

With automatic page turning and narration by professional voice actors, even toddlers can enjoy it on their own! There are no ads, so you can let your child play without worries.

Target Age: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old

['Storytime' Enriches Parent-Child Communication]
Storytime nurtures children's imagination, sensibility, curiosity, and language skills. It's also said to be an essential opportunity for children to build self-esteem. Sharing stories and the emotions they evoke deepens the bond between parents and children.

PIBO is designed to help children focus on pictures and stories. The main screen is simple, allowing children to easily choose books by looking at the covers, encouraging spontaneity and independence in children.

Listening to a parent's voice has a calming effect on a child's mental state. We hope you'll enjoy precious time with your child through storytelling. It's not only enjoyable, but also a helpful app for fostering children's reading habits, discipline, and education, just like being in a library. You can also use PIBO during bedtime, co-sleeping, times when your child is crying and fussy, or during outings by train, car, or plane.

[Featured Works on PIBO]
● World-famous classic fairy tales and folktales (Andersen's Fairy Tales, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Aesop's Fables, etc.)
・Little Red Riding Hood
・The Ant and the Grasshopper
・The Princess and the Pea
・The Tortoise and the Hare
・The Big Turnip
・The King's Ears Are Donkey's Ears
・The Golden Axe and the Silver Axe
・Rolling Round and Round, Round Loaf of Bread
・The Sour Grapes
・The Little Match Girl
・Greedy Dog
・The Lion and the Mouse
・Greedy Baobab

● Japanese Folktales
・The White Rabbit of Inaba
・Urashima Taro
・The Demon's Revenge
・The Rolling Rice Ball
・The Umbrella and the Crab
・The Salmon's Satchel
・The Start of the Twelve Zodiac Animals
・Daikon Radishes, Carrots, and Burdocks
・Buying Gloves (By Shinmin Nagayama)
・The Sumo Wrestling of Mice
・The Mouse's Adventure/Marrying the Mouse
・Hanasaka Jiisan (Old Man Who Could Make Cherry Trees Blossom)


[Terms of Use]
https://pibo.jp/terms

[Privacy Policy]
https://pibo.jp/privacy

If you encounter any issues, please contact us from the app via 'Settings > Contact Us.' If you cannot launch the app, please contact us at the following email address:
info＠pibo.jp

## Key features

- Unlimited reading of over 360 books
- Professional Japanese voice actor narration
- Learn Japanese vocabulary, hiragana, katakana, kanji
- Age-appropriate book recommendations
- Automatic page turning
- No ads for uninterrupted use

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIBO YOMIHODAI member | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pibo-app-bedtime-and-storytime/id765195011/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 絵本は面白くて多くて良いんだけど、、、

*2026-08-02, version 5.8.6*

私は弟がいて楽しく読んでくれます。なんですけど、お試し期間終わると3回しか読めなくなって、子供向けの絵本アプリなので課金なしでももっと見れるようにしてくれたら嬉しい

### 4/5 — 毎日読んでます。

*2026-07-28, version 5.8.6*

アメリカに住んでいますが、こどもたちに日本語の絵本を読んであげたくてダウンロードしました。
たくさん絵本の種類があるし、手が離せない時に絵本の読み聞かせ機能がとても役に立っています。
ただ、絵本の検索機能がないので、読みたい本があるのか探すのが大変なので改良してほしいです。
あと、家族のiPadで見たい時に、appleのファミリー共有機能を使えると助かります。

### 3/5 — 惜しい

*2026-07-11, version 5.8.6*

すごく子供が好きだし、内容も面白い。無料が3冊なのもちょうどいい。ただ翌日リセットされないことが多くて、すごく困る。そこだけ直して欲しい。

### 3/5 — 一直閃退無法使用

*2026-07-07, version 5.8.6*

使用iphone17開啟，一直閃退無法使用。

### 4/5 — 検索機能つけて欲しい

*2026-04-07, version 5.8.4*

とても良いアプリだと思います。検索機能をつけて欲しいです。

### 3/5 — カウントが０のまま

*2026-03-11, version 5.8.4*

無料会員です。寝る前に1日3冊で満足してます。
ですが日付が変わってもカウントが０のままで読めない時があります。設定を開いてみたり何度もアプリをおとして起動してを繰り返しているとカウント3に復活します。それが煩わしいです。それ以外は無料会員でも充分だと思います。

### 3/5 — 0回の時が多々ある

*2026-02-02, version 5.8.4*

無料で3冊読めるのが有り難すぎて愛用させていただいてます。
日付が変わっても0回で読めない日が多々あるので改善していただけると幸いです

### 5/5 — 本当にありがたいアプリだけど

*2026-01-11, version 5.8.3*

毎日紙の絵本の後、読み聞かせで使ってます！本当に絵本の幅も広がって、対象年齢が上のものも読むきっかけになるので本当に良いアプリです！！
ですが日付が変わってるのに0冊のままの時が結構な頻度であります。
娘も楽しみにしてる分、今日は読めるかなぁ、、といつも心配しています。
改善、またはこちらでできる対策があれば教えて欲しいです。

### 3/5 — 0のまま

*2025-12-10, version 5.8.3*

現在は無料会員で読んでいます。寝る前に読み、翌日の夜また読もうとすると、たまにカウントが0になっていて読めないことがあります。24時間経過しないと3冊読めるようにならないのか？？だとしたら寝るのが早い日は読めなくなってしまうので0時更新にしてほしいです。

### 5/5 — Love PIBO

*2025-11-25, version 5.8.2*

Cảm ơn PIBO vì đã giúp con mình học tốt tiếng Nhật

## Frequently asked questions about PIBO App

### What is PIBO App?

PIBO App is a digital library offering an unlimited selection of children's books, including folktales, fairy tales, and original stories. It features professional Japanese narration to aid in language learning and pronunciation practice for children aged 0-12.

### What are the key features of PIBO App?

Key features include over 360 books for unlimited reading, narration by professional Japanese voice actors, automatic page turning, age-appropriate recommendations, and content designed to help children learn Japanese vocabulary, hiragana, katakana, and kanji. The app is also ad-free.

### How much does PIBO App cost?

The app is free to download and offers a selection of stories. Additional content and unlimited access are available through in-app purchases, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases monetization model.

### What age range is PIBO App suitable for?

PIBO App is designed for children aged 0 to 12 years old. The content and features are tailored to support early literacy, language development, and imaginative play for this broad age group.

### How can PIBO App be used for learning Japanese?

The app provides Japanese audio narration by professional voice actors, allowing children to hear native pronunciation. It also introduces basic vocabulary, hiragana, katakana, and kanji, making it a fun and gradual way to learn the Japanese language alongside engaging stories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.6 — 2026-06-18

- Minor bug fix.

### 5.8.5 — 2026-06-10

- Minor bug fix.

### 5.8.4 — 2026-01-12

- Minor bug fix.

### 5.8.3 — 2025-11-28

- Minor bug fix.

### 5.8.2 — 2025-10-30

- Compatible with iOS26.

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