# ShortReads: Interactive Story — Read short scary chat stories

> Interactive chat stories with quizzes and immersive visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by TwoDoor Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortreads-interactive-story/id1475773066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 108 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortreads-interactive-story/id1475773066/reviews.md

## What is ShortReads?

Read addictive stories with quizzes scattered along their plot. Answer correctly otherwise your story ends abruptly. Can you get to the end?

StoryPick uses gorgeous illustrations and typography to immerse you into the story and allow you to enjoy each line of text. To make things even more fun and challenging, each story has a set of quizzes with the correct answer taken from the story itself. Make sure to read carefully if you want to finish it.

StoryPick features:
- addictive original stories
- each story contains unique, gorgeous typography and illustrations
- each story has quizzes to make things more fun and challenging
- offline reading
- the same tap for next lines of text format that you know and love

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StoryPick is free to download and use. No online account or signup needed. For the Pro version we offer two subscription packages: $3.99/week (1 Week Subscription), $39.99/year (1 Year Subscription). All other features remain free to use indefinitely.
 
These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

Subscription service conditions:

- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase
- Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
- All personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of Bookly’s privacy policy. More details can be found here:
http://storypick.app/privacy-policy/
http://storypick.app/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Addictive original stories
- Interactive quizzes
- Gorgeous typography and illustrations
- Offline reading
- Tap-to-advance text

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortreads-interactive-story/id1475773066/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Add a -chapter- section.

*2021-07-22*

I literally almost died with my headphones on because at one point, I’m reading a space adventure and the next there an ad yelling in my ear. 
Just a suggestion but add “chapters” and a slider to notify you of when you’re hitting the end of a chapter to notify the reader that they might want to turn down there volume if they hadn’t already.

### 1/5 — Grammar Nightmare

*2020-12-09*

As a voracious reader, I was excited about having this app to pass the time now and then, without it being a mindless game. 

I read the first section of the first story and I was so frustrated that I couldn’t continue. I couldn’t concentrate on the details of the story because I was too preoccupied with all of the grammar errors. 

I mean, a LOT of errors. A fifth grader honestly could do better. 

This app was recommended by Bookly, an app dedicated to the joy and art of reading. ???

Very disappointed. I am deleting the app.

### 5/5 — StoryPick is great! But grammar and punctuation and sentence structure could use some help

*2020-08-12*

I enjoy this game a bunch! But the writing does distract. Developers, want to hire an extremely inexpensive proofreader?

### 4/5 — Nice

*2020-04-28*

I like how you make it so you have to finish the paragraph and the. Keep on going it makes me want to find out more

### 1/5 — Pretty poor

*2020-02-21*

Poorly written stories. Annoying pop up-ads. Only allowed to read 75 lines at a time unless you upgrade or watch another advert!
Deleted the app after trying two stories and only getting 5 or 6 paragraphs in. Waste of time.

### 2/5 — Unwelcome ads after a page? No thanks

*2020-02-19*

Crashes if you aren’t connected (which does happen on trains. I deleted it after the first pop-up advert - five paragraphs in.

### 1/5 — Who is this for?

*2020-02-13*

Judging by the on-boarding Moon story... 

It’s not for readers; the prose is clunky, littered with grammatical errors and bad English. 

It’s not for gamers; what’s so exciting about a bland comprehension quiz.

It’s not you, annoying pop-up ads or £2.99 a week?

It’s not for me, sorry.

### 1/5 — Poorly written money grabbing stories

*2020-02-13*

I was excited to try some interactive storytelling. And then I got started.

Written by amateurs, riddled with spelling mistakes, and worst of all, tedious stories that drag on just so they can hit you with a paywall.

Wasted potential. Avoid.

### 1/5 — Not engaging

*2020-02-12*

I got to the end of the first chapter and part way through the second. Realised the story just wasn’t engaging or involving enough to continue with. I was expecting StoryPick to be much more interactive and maybe if I persevered it would be but I don’t have the time.

### 3/5 — Are these written by robots?

*2020-01-20*

The grammar is difficult to understand.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, please e-mail us at support@storypick.app with the grammar mistakes you found and we will sort it right away. Thank you again, your feedback helps us a lot.

## Frequently asked questions about ShortReads

### What is this app about?

This app offers a collection of addictive, chat-style stories with interactive elements. Each story includes quizzes that are based on the text you've read. You must answer correctly to continue your progress through the narrative.

### How do the quizzes work?

Quizzes are integrated into the story's plot. The correct answers are derived directly from the text you've encountered. Reading carefully is essential to successfully answer the questions and avoid ending your story prematurely.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with no online account or signup required. For enhanced features, there are optional subscription packages available for purchase.

### What are the subscription options?

The app offers two subscription packages: a weekly subscription for $3.99 and an annual subscription for $39.99. These subscriptions unlock the Pro version, while all other features remain free indefinitely.

### Can I read stories offline?

Yes, the app supports offline reading. Once you have downloaded a story, you can continue to read it and engage with its quizzes without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-11-01

We are back with a brand new design. It's now easier than ever to read your favourite stories.
- bug fixes and improvements
- iOS 16 ready

### 1.1 — 2022-02-25

Thank you for reading our stories.
- improved stories
- improved user experience
- added support for iOS 15

### 1.0.6 — 2020-09-21

- iOS 14 ready
- read short stories in widgets
- bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.5 — 2020-06-16

-bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2020-05-11

Small bug fixes and improvements

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## Related topics

[interactive book](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/interactive-book) · [twodoor games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/twodoor-games) · [interactive story](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/interactive-story)

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*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 2026-09-06.*