# PictureCook: Kid English Buddy — English Pen Pal — Fun Stories > English Pen Pal — Fun Stories (iPhone/iPad app by PictureCook Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturecook-kid-english-buddy/id6746742382 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PictureCook Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818276425) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 139 MB - Languages: American English, Filipino, French (France), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more - Released: 2025-07-16 - Data updated: 2026-05-16 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturecook-kid-english-buddy/id6746742382/reviews.md ## What is PictureCook? A foreign pen pal writes to your child every day. Your child replies with voice or text. Learn English through real-life stories, letters, and fun! Explore your pen pal’s world—daily life, feelings, and adventures. Picture Cook transforms storytime into a fun, interactive English learning experience for kids! With interactive picture books, children don’t just listen—they talk, explore, and grow their language skills through playful conversation.
 
 [Tap & Play Storybooks] • Every page is alive! Tap illustrations to hear vocabulary, sound effects, and songs.
 • Discover hidden surprises and alternate images with just a touch.
 • Professional narration makes it easy to follow along anytime.
 [Talk with an AI Character] • A friendly on-screen guide talks to your child about the story and cover.
 • Encourages questions, emotional connection, and deeper comprehension—all in English!
 [1 Book, 3 Levels]
 • Choose from Easy, Intermediate, and Full versions for every story.
 • Build English reading confidence step by step.
 [Made for Kids] • Each book features unique artwork and smooth scrolling (12–20 pages).
 • Designed for digital reading—no page flipping, just seamless fun.
 • All content is 100% kid-safe, with no ads.
 [Learn English Naturally] • Practice vocabulary, speaking, and listening in a relaxed, immersive way.
 • Great for ESL and EFL learners who want to play and learn at home. Start your child’s English journey with joy and confidence—no lessons needed.
Download Picture Cook now and unlock the magic of AI-powered storytelling! Privacy Policy: https://picture-cook.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://picture-cook.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions Contact us: https://picture-cook.com/contact Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/picturecook.global/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Story Plus - Six Months | $59.99 | per 6 months | | Story Plus - One Year | $59.99 | per year | | Story Plus - One Month | $14.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.1 — 2026-01-29 TopicChat is here — let Tom pick the spark! • Tom brings a fresh topic spark to start your chat • Daily free quotas keep the fun going every day • New reward shop and backpack to spend candies on goodies for Tom • Dress Tom in fun outfits and decorate his cozy home • A few sneaky book worms have been swept away (wiggle wiggle) ### 2.3.0 — 2026-01-26 TopicChat is here — let Tom pick the spark! • Tom brings a fresh topic spark to start your chat • Daily free quotas keep the fun going every day • New reward shop and backpack to spend candies on goodies for Tom • Dress Tom in fun outfits and decorate his cozy home • A few sneaky book worms have been swept away (wiggle wiggle) ### 2.2.1 — 2026-01-18 Jump in and play for free • Daily free quotas keep the fun going every day • New reward shop and backpack to spend candies on goodies for Tom • Dress Tom in fun outfits and decorate his cozy home ### 2.2.0 — 2026-01-15 Jump in and play for free • Daily free quotas keep the fun going every day • New reward shop and backpack to spend candies on goodies for Tom • Dress Tom in fun outfits and decorate his cozy home ### 2.1.0 — 2026-01-13 Playtime just got sweeter and smoother! • New reward shop and backpack to spend candies on goodies for Tom • Dress Tom in fun outfits and decorate his cozy home • Onboarding now feels more seamless from the first tap ## Apps similar to PictureCook | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CharacterMatrix: Learn Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charactermatrix-learn-chinese/id1644194033) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Education | | [Rice Business](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rice-business/id1252681871) | 4.7 (35) | Free | Education | | [ABC Flashcards Game PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-flashcards-game-pro/id1531449005) | 4.0 (41) | $1.99 | Education | | [ChunksEnglish - Learn English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunksenglish-learn-english/id6746387678) | 5.0 (11) | Free | Education | | [PadKaKa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padkaka/id1071758125) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Boba Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-chinese/id6753329962) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-16.*