# Rubies Africa — Short African stories

> Digital collection of short African stories with illustrations and cultural content. (iPhone/iPad app by FamilyRubies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubies-africa/id1449877082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FamilyRubies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449877081)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubies-africa/id1449877082/reviews.md

## What is Rubies Africa?

The ‘Rubies Africa’ app publishes short African stories with captivating illustrations on each page.

Perfect for both kids and adults, the stories on this app present African concepts, ideologies, culture, and beliefs to expose our readers to African history, fairy tales, and stories in a fun and engaging way.

Whether you grew up in Africa, have visited, or just want to learn more about the wonderful continent, these stories will have something for every one of you. Download the app and get your first FREE story.

After that, pay for each story one at a time or buy them all!
Each story is about 500-750 words and ranges from 25 to 45 pages depending on the length of the story. With only 1 to 35 words on each page, they are sure to keep young readers engaged.

All stories are categorized into these reading levels: 4 – 6 years, 7-12 years, and 13 years and up.

App Features:
Our authors come from all over Africa, allowing for a variety of ideologies and concepts in our short stories.

Enjoy high-resolution and colorful graphics, more than 850 gorgeous pictures on every page, easy navigation, English and African glossaries, and accompanying music for each story.

A great learning tool for readers of all ages.

Table of Contents:
“A Visit to the Orphanage” - read for FREE now
“The Smart Tortoise”
“All Hail Akwasi The Great”
“A Place For Yemisi”
“Rain, Rain Go Away”
“Firyali Finds A New Home”
“The Twins Tale”
“Efua”
“Battle Between Kings and Fate”
...and many more!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @FamilyRubies for updates, previews, and more!


Privacy Policy

http://www.familyrubies.com/app/privacy.html

Terms Of Use

https://www.familyrubies.com/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Short African stories
- Captivating illustrations
- African culture and history
- English and African glossaries
- Accompanying music
- Categorized reading levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Product A | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Stories Product A | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Product A | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Product B | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Product C | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription Product A | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Product B | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Product C | $19.99 | per year |
| First Month Free | $0.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Place For Yemisi | $1.99 | one-time |
| Akiti The Fisherman | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Swallow and the Neem | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Water Walking Igbos | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Books Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Books Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |
| Poems Volume 1 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubies-africa/id1449877082/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun App for any who wants to know about Africa

*2024-05-07*

I am excited to have this app. I have learned about Africa through stories on this app in such an easy way. I always look forward to reading more stories on the app. Glad someone thought of putting this together. It’s a useful and timeless.

### 5/5 — Highly Recommended for All Kids!

*2024-05-05*

The Rubies Africa app presents the best of Africa in captivating and authentic stories with beautiful animations to keep children engaged. Don’t hesitate to get this app for your kids.

### 5/5 — African stories beautifully illustrated

*2024-04-15*

African folklores have come a long way. It’s great to see efforts been channeled to make them accessible on digital platforms. The story illustrations also make this engaging and entertaining for visual learners. The voice overs are also an added advantage. Highly recommended app.

**Developer response:** Thanks for leaving a review. Much appreciated!

### 5/5 — Educative and wonderful illustrations

*2024-04-14*

Rubies Africa app is an app with lots of amazing Nigerian stories that covers different tribes in the country and other African countries. The stories are professionally illustrated and kids from all age groups will love it.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-01-27*

Great app for anyone who wants to learn about Africa

**Developer response:** Thank you for leaving a review! Much appreciated!

### 5/5 — Got my children excited about African stories

*2021-07-12*

Wonderful app. My children enjoy the stories and are more excited about their African roots after each reading.

I recommend.

**Developer response:** Hello, we are happy you find the "Rubies Africa" app awesome. We will continue to work hard to improve user experience. Thanks a lot for the review!

### 5/5 — Lovely

*2021-07-07*

Great app to encourage reading and love of African heritage.

**Developer response:** Thank you for leaving a review. Much appreciated.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2019-12-17*

This app is a game changer. It helps educate youngsters of this generation about tradition and culture in a fun and entertaining way. Picture quality is good and the stories are awesome.

**Developer response:** Thank you for leaving a review. Much appreciated!

### 5/5 — High Quality Artwork and Well Written Stories

*2019-08-21*

I was immediately impressed with the quality of the illustrations. The app stands to become a digital resource for children to read on the go or at bedtime. The app has glitched a time or two but otherwise no issues. Thank you and well done.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review on our app. We appreciate your review and are constantly working to make improvements for great user experience.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-04-10*

Great app for storytelling!

**Developer response:** Hello, we appreciate you leaving a review. We'll continue to work hard to improve user experience. Keep spreading the word. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Rubies Africa

### What kind of stories does Rubies Africa offer?

Rubies Africa publishes short African stories that delve into African concepts, ideologies, culture, and beliefs. These include African history, fairy tales, and engaging narratives for readers of all ages.

### How many stories are available on Rubies Africa?

The app features a growing collection of short African stories, with titles like 'A Visit to the Orphanage,' 'The Smart Tortoise,' and 'All Hail Akwasi The Great' already available, alongside many more.

### What age groups is Rubies Africa suitable for?

Rubies Africa categorizes its stories into reading levels for ages 4-6 years, 7-12 years, and 13 years and up, making it suitable for both children and adults.

### Does Rubies Africa have ads?

No, Rubies Africa does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

### What are the pricing options for stories on Rubies Africa?

Users can download their first story for free. Subsequent stories can be purchased individually, or users can opt to buy all stories. Subscription plans are also available, such as 'First Month Free' for $0.49/P1M.

### What is the typical length of a story in Rubies Africa?

Each story in Rubies Africa is approximately 500-750 words long and ranges from 25 to 45 pages. Pages contain 1 to 35 words, designed to keep young readers engaged.

### What are the key features of the Rubies Africa app?

Key features include high-resolution colorful graphics with over 850 pictures, easy navigation, English and African glossaries, and accompanying music for each story, making it a great learning tool.

### How often is Rubies Africa updated?

The app was last updated on May 31, 2025, with the latest version being 3.0.10. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.13 — 2026-08-28

New stories

### 3.0.12 — 2026-08-18

New drawing game mode

### 3.0.11 — 2026-05-05

New category filters

### 3.0.10 — 2025-05-31

Minor improvements

### 3.0.8 — 2024-07-14

Minor improvements.

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