Pictello Visual Stories

Pictello Visual Stories

Develop language and literacy

33 ratings
61 reviews
#191 in paid Education
📚 Education
🏥 Medical
$19.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2010
  • July 14, 2025
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Create engaging visual stories and social schedules with photos, videos, and text. Supports literacy development through features like word-by-word highlighting and text-to-speech. Easily share your creations with others or export them for wider distribution.

Create visual stories with photos and videos
Text-to-speech and voice recording
Word-by-word text highlighting
Built-in word prediction
Import books from Tar Heel Reader
Share stories via server or Dropbox
Export to PDF or print
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What's New in Pictello Visual Stories

3.14

July 14, 2025

With this latest update, you can now access the 'Audio in Calls' feature available in iOS and iPadOS 18.2 and later to use your Pictello voice during calls. Thanks for updating and using Pictello.

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The app has maintained its position at 191 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Pictello Visual Stories

Develop language and literacy

Response from developer

Hi and thank you for your 5 star rating. We love to hear you are using Pictello to help develop language and literacy! We also have free resources on these topics at our website that you may find helpful. You can check them out at www.asssistiveware.com.

App shuts down iPad

When my son tries to create stories, the app rarely works and if it does work it freezes his iPad for hours afterwards. Waste of money.

Response from developer

Hi fygkoo. We are sorry to hear you are having issues with Pictello. It sounds like it may be an issue with the size of the photos or videos you are using in combination with storage available on the device. We would love to help you troubleshoot this issue if you can email us at support@assistiveware.com.

Needs more features

this app is not the quality I thought I was paying for

Response from developer

Hi R.Slason. We are sorry to hear you do not think the app is high quality. We would love for you to email us at support@assistiveware.com so we can help you get the most out of Pictello. We hope to hear from you soon!

Preschool to Teens

Pictello is an app that is useful in so many venues. Make stories with preschoolers about there day, activities, and people they love. Use it for older youngsters to tell stories and read aloud. It is so useful with those non-speaking with voice output. Everything can be personalized. It’s a really inexpensive and highly versatile app. I love it!
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Not worth it

Not worth it at all. Does not pick up my sons voice accurately. Cant delete pages that you don’t want. Very frustrating.

Response from developer

Hi autisticmum, we are very sorry to hear about the issues you are having with Pictello. Please know we will do everything we can to try to help you. First, regarding the sound, ​make sure you're not using a case that blocks the microphone. You may try removing the iPad or iPhone from the case to see if that helps. In addition, try experimenting with how you're holding the device when you record. You don't have to have the microphone right up to your mouth (in fact, this would cause the sound to be distorted), but you will get better sound if the microphone is a foot or so from your mouth. Another idea is to test your mic using the Voice Memos app on your device by making a test recording (for more info, see: support.apple.com/guide/ipad/make-a-recording-ipadf455678c/ipados). Next, to delete a page in Wizard Mode, tap Edit in the top-right corner of the screen, tap the story you want to edit, tap Edit in the Story Actions popover that appears, and then tap Wizard Mode. In Wizard Mode, tap Edit Pages, tap the X in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tap the red and white minus button next to the page you want to remove, and then tap Delete to remove the page. When you are finished, tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen, tap Previous in the top-left corner of the screen, and then tap Done With Story. To delete a page in Expert Mode, tap Edit in the top-right corner of the screen, tap the story you want to edit, tap Edit in the Story Actions popover that appears, and then tap Expert Mode. In Expert Mode, tap Edit in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tap the red and white minus button next to the page you want to remove, and then tap Delete to remove the page. When you are finished, tap Done in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then tap Done in the top-left corner of the screen. If you would like to view the Pictello Manual, PDF tutorials, and FAQs, please be sure to check out our Pictello Help page (www.assistiveware.com/support/pictello). We also invite you to join AssistiveWare’s Pictello Community Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/353130621434993), where you can connect with other Pictello users, share stories, and share ideas about using the app. Note, membership must be approved before posting. Please feel free to email us at support@assistiveware.com if you need additional assistance with Pictello or AAC advice. Our caring team is always ready to lend a helping hand. Peace! :-)

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FAQ

What is Pictello Visual Stories?

Pictello Visual Stories is an application designed to help users create and share engaging visual stories. It allows for the integration of photos, videos, and text, with options for text-to-speech narration or recording your own voice. The app aims to support language development, literacy skills, and the creation of social stories or visual schedules.

What are the key features for developing literacy?

The app supports literacy development through several features. It offers word-by-word text highlighting to aid reading comprehension, and includes built-in word prediction and 'Speak as You Type' functionality to assist with writing and spelling. Users can also create stories to teach academic and social skills, and import free early literacy books from Tar Heel Reader.

How can I share stories created with Pictello?

Stories created in Pictello can be shared in multiple ways. You can share them with other Pictello users through a free sharing server or use Dropbox for exchange. For sharing with individuals who do not use Pictello, you can export your stories to PDF format or print them.

Is Pictello Visual Stories available on different platforms?

The provided description does not explicitly state compatibility with multiple platforms. However, it mentions educational institutions can purchase licenses through Apple’s Volume Licensing Program for Education, suggesting it is available on Apple devices.

What are some common use cases for Pictello?

Common use cases include creating social stories for children with autism, developing visual schedules for daily routines, making slide shows of personal events like holidays, and supporting early literacy development. It can also be used to teach academic and social skills through interactive storytelling.