# PicaBook: Creative Book Maker — imagine + doodle a magic story

> App for creating and sharing multi-page stories, animations, and digital cards. (iPhone/iPad app by My Fortuna LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picabook-creative-book-maker/id1643338958 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [My Fortuna LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643338960)
- Category: Education, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picabook-creative-book-maker/id1643338958/reviews.md

## What is PicaBook?

"Love this app!" ~ "Absolutely great!" ~ "Lets your imagination run wild!" ~ "I love creating books!"
- PicaBook cross-platform reviews from happy artists

Join thousands of creators globally in making exciting short stories and animations all inside one app!
We offer a simple editor that allows you to combine text, sounds, and drawings into a multi-page booklet, which you can share with anyone.


When to use PicaBook?

- Create endless stories about your original characters, voice over their speech, or add speech bubbles

- Design digital celebration cards with music and send direct links to family and friends who can open your creation on any device

- Zoom in to add page sections, fill each one with details as if creating a comic book

- Photo dump a trip into a multi-page collage, store it as a keepsake on your device

- Animate ideas on the spot with tools optimized for fast iteration and exploration

- Come back later to any book inside your expanding library, record funny memories and events to remember later

- Find inspiration and ideas in the book hub, where countless authors share their own stories and animations


Who should use PicaBook?

- Children can learn the basics of drawing and storytelling with an essential set of tools to create and print their own books

- Parents can design stories for their kids to rewatch many times. Built-in auto-play helps to play back the books hands-free when needed

- Animators can explore the basics of making a moving sketch by controlling the speed and direction of playback

- Authors and artists can search through thousands of creations for new ideas or gain a following by publishing their work

- Educators can create book design assignments or send informational slides to the class to revisit at home


How can I share my work with PicaBook?

- Generate a link to any of your books or stories, send it to anyone so they can view it on their computer or phone without downloading the app

- Print your book onto paper by creating a pdf, great for storing something physically or giving away gifts

- Publish to the book hub for views, ratings, and feedback from the PicaBook community, join hundreds of other content creators in starting a following


What kind of content can I add to my pages?

- Paintbrush Drawings: Quickly begin doodling images with highly intuitive, simplified drawing controls suitable for all ages

- Audio Recording: Record a sound clip for a funny sound effect or voice caption of what is on the page

- Text Boxes: Customize font, size, and position of text to add speech bubbles, narration, explanations, and more

- Sticker Images: Bring in a camera snapshot or search through free illustrations to enhance and decorate your pages

- Background Music: Captivate your audience with a matching musical theme that is copyright-free


We hope you will have fun with this exciting new way learn, create, and connect! If you do, don't forget to give us a rating, so others can join too :)


Privacy Policy: https://myfortuna.app/privacy-policy/picabook/
Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Combine text, sounds, and drawings
- Create multi-page booklets
- Design digital celebration cards
- Animate ideas with fast iteration
- Publish to a community book hub
- Generate shareable links
- Print books as PDFs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Pica Hero Club - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| The Pica Hero Club - Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picabook-creative-book-maker/id1643338958/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2026-07-19*

So bad

### 5/5 — Nice app!

*2026-05-23*

Very nice app, even though there’s a lot of stuff you can use like the lasso tool, very nice app for your kid.

**Developer response:** We are glad you are enjoying PicaBook. Have fun creating!

### 5/5 — I love how you can share your books!

*2026-02-27*

Really cool app 5 stars!

### 5/5 — best app

*2025-10-18*

you can draw, create stories, and share.

**Developer response:** We are glad you are enjoying PicaBook. Have fun creating!

### 5/5 — Good thing

*2025-05-04*

Very fun
Love it

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!

### 5/5 — i love writing books this is the perfect app

*2024-12-16*

hi

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2024-05-12*

Best game in the entire world this game is the most educational fun game in history

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-03-30*

Not just books animations too!

**Developer response:** You're right! PicaBook is for books and animation too. Have fun!

## Frequently asked questions about PicaBook

### What is PicaBook?

PicaBook is an app that allows users to create and share multi-page stories, animations, and digital cards by combining text, sounds, and drawings. It offers a simple editor designed for users of all ages to express their creativity.

### How can I share my creations from PicaBook?

You can generate a shareable link to any of your books or stories, allowing others to view them on any device without needing the app. Additionally, you can print your books as PDFs for physical keepsakes or gifts.

### Can children use PicaBook?

Yes, children can use PicaBook to learn the basics of drawing and storytelling with its intuitive tools. The app is rated for ages 9+ and is designed to be accessible for younger users.

### Does PicaBook have ads?

No, PicaBook does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers optional in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What kind of content can I add to my pages in PicaBook?

You can add paintbrush drawings, record audio clips for sound effects or narration, insert text boxes with customizable fonts, add sticker images from your camera or free illustrations, and include copyright-free background music.

### How does PicaBook compare to other story creation apps?

PicaBook stands out with its all-in-one approach, allowing for text, sound, and drawing integration in a multi-page format. It also features a community book hub for inspiration and feedback, and the ability to print creations as PDFs.

### What are the subscription options for PicaBook?

PicaBook offers subscription plans called 'The Pica Hero Club'. These include a monthly option for $3.99 and an annual option for $19.99, providing access to premium features or content.

### How often is PicaBook updated?

PicaBook was last updated on January 19, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and improvements. The latest version is 4.2.2.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2026-08-04

Add new content to books! 
- page transitions
- fill bucket tool
- drawing layers
- book hub hashtags
- widget stickers

### 4.3.2 — 2026-07-08

- Ability to @mention usernames
- Fix for library sorting
- Stability improvements

### 4.3.1 — 2026-05-26

- Stability and performance improvements
- Fixed bugs while zooming in and lasso tool

### 4.3.0 — 2026-04-01

- Lasso and background fill tool
- Zoom inside book viewer
- More printing and sharing features
- Stability and drawing experience improvements

### 4.2.2 — 2026-01-19

- decreased volume on some sound effects
- fix hub responses avatars shifting

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