# Sooper Books — Kids' stories to read & listen

> Unlimited, premium, ad-free audio stories for children aged 2-10. (iPhone/iPad app by Sooper Books.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sooper-books/id6468239835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sooper Books](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709639262)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sooper-books/id6468239835/reviews.md

## What is Sooper Books?

Stories for every child, at home and at school.

Sooper Books is on a simple mission: get children reading, and put more words into young lives. A child hears one to two million words before they start school, and those words are the foundation every reader is built on. That's why any child can start reading and listening on Sooper Books for free.

Create a free account and start straight away. Hundreds of stories, original series and podcasts, all yours to read and to hear.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• Hundreds of stories to read and listen to, from bedtime classics and fairy tales to original series like Posh Rat, Dora's Diner and Weirdlife
• Read-along pages with beautiful illustrations, so children follow the words as they listen
• Download any story for offline listening, in the car, on a plane or anywhere with no signal
• More than 50 hand-picked children's podcasts (3500+ hours of quality free audio content)
• Send any story straight to a Yoto player

FOR PARENTS
A calm place for children to read and listen on their own. Build a reading habit that lasts, one story at a time.

FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
Free for the whole class. Use Sooper Books for guided reading, listening corners, wind-down time or home learning. Every story is performed by a professional storyteller, so children hear language modelled beautifully.

MADE BY STORYTELLERS, BACKED BY DRAGONS
Our stories are written and voiced by an Emmy-winning team, and Sooper Books is backed by all five investors on BBC's Dragons' Den. Great writing, performed with care, is how children fall in love with reading.

Audiobooks, bedtime stories, fairy tales and read-along books for kids. Start reading with Sooper Books today.

Privacy Policy: https://sooperbooks.com/privacy/
Support: support@sooperbooks.com

By downloading this app you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Unlimited premium audio stories
- Ad-free and safe listening
- Award-winning original content
- Studio-quality narration
- Screen-free entertainment
- Supports early learning and creativity

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sooper Premium | $69.00 | per year |


## What do users think of Sooper Books?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging stories and animations
- 🎨 Beautiful illustrations
- 🔊 Excellent narration and audio quality
- 🌙 Great for bedtime routine
- 🧠 Helps with reading and learning
- 🤗 Loved by kids and parents

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited access to full stories without subscription
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of search or filtering options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and account creation problems
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to read stories in-app
- Develop dedicated iPad app
- Improve navigation and user experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sooper-books/id6468239835/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great stories poor UI

*2026-08-23*

My kids have been listening to Sooper Books since the beginning.  They love them.  However the UI is very poor.  In fact our membership ended and instead of renewing it cancelled and says to message them, which you can’t do because the UI requires you to leave a comment which covers the submit button!  They can’t even take my money.

### 1/5 — The New Update is Terrible

*2026-06-16*

This new update made the experience extremely unpleasant. I hate it.
You were supposed to improve it, not taking all the good stuff and turn it into this messy hard-to-handle thing.
If you don’t make it good and enable the images (like the web version) then you are really bad and I will cancel my subscription and encourage others to do so.

**Developer response:** Hi Yousif,



Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. Since launching the app, we’ve been consistently optimising its performance, and there shouldn’t be any lags or delays now. If you experience any further issues, please don’t hesitate to email us at support@sooperbooks.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.


To address your question, the app is currently audio-only as this was highly requested. We understand your interest in having the ability to read the stories like on the web version, and will share this suggestion with our team for consideration in future updates.


Thank you for helping us improve!


Best regards,
 
Team Sooper Books

### 1/5 — Latest update is a disaster!

*2026-06-13, version 1.6.0*

I am not sure what were you thinking but you messed up everything! The user experience is awful!

### 1/5 — Love the content, hate the UX

*2026-04-22*

Log in, want to download? Ok log in. Now you’re logged in, we need you to log in! Come on. This is preposterous. Fix the bug and you’d be 4 stars!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the feedback, and we’re really sorry for the frustrating login experience. We hope this has now been resolved, but if you’re still experiencing any issues, please feel free to reach out to us at support@sooperbooks.com.  Our support team is very responsive and always happy to help troubleshoot quickly so we can give you the best possible experience.

### 1/5 — Disappointed.

*2026-03-08*

But this is not compatible with Yoto despite advertising that it is. Can’t get these stories on Yoto. Can’t get them on a Yoto card. No support that I know of, but I’ll update this review should that change. 

It’s not screen free if me or my child has to use it on my phone to play the content. Can’t get any of this on a Yoto card.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry you’re having trouble syncing with Yoto. To transfer stories from your Sooper Books app to Yoto, simply open any story or series in the Sooper Books app and tap Download to Yoto. Once synced, it will appear in your Yoto library, where you can play it directly or link it to a Make Your Own card. If you need any help at all, please email support@sooperbooks.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2026-03-05, version 1.5.10*

This app is a complete disappointment. The audiobooks are repetitive and poorly narrated with a voice that kids dislike.

### 1/5 — Bad value

*2026-02-28, version 1.5.10*

No captions or text are provided. Considering the very high subscription price I think this is poor value. Avoid.

### 2/5 — Disappointed with the app considering how much I paid for a lifetime membership

*2026-02-24*

It is almost impossible to login to the app because the UI is poor. You have to put the password in first because you can’t scroll down after you enter in your email. Also, when you’re searching for stories, if you click into one then you go back to the search, you have to start from the very beginning instead of where you left off… this makes searching unnecessarily cumbersome. Also, there aren’t very many story options for my 4 year old. Seems like you are in developing stages so I will stick it out for a couple weeks but will likely ask for a refund. Currently it’s worth 77£ even if it’s a lifetime membership.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We currently have 250+ stories in our library, including age categories for 0–5, 3–7 and 4–10, with many stories suitable for 4-year-olds within these categories. This can be found using our age filters. Regarding the password and search option, we'd love to understand this better so we can help. Please do email support@sooperbooks.com and we will most certainly be able to assist.

### 1/5 — Misleading app

*2026-01-04, version 1.5.7*

They make it look like the app is from the BBC but it’s not - the app creators just appeared on a TV show. The signup page claims it won awards from “Parenting Times” and “Women’s Week” - this is untrue and no such awards exist. Do not support this app.

### 5/5 — The BEST audiobooks for kids

*2025-12-04*

My family found sooperbooks a few years ago and it quickly became a part of our daily routine. There are so many different stories and they are all so cute. We love sooperbooks

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad your family is enjoying the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Sooper Books

### What kind of content does Sooper Books offer?

Sooper Books provides unlimited, premium, and ad-free audio stories specifically designed for children aged 2-10. The library includes original series crafted by award-winning storytellers, as well as retold fairytales and Aesop's Fables.

### Is Sooper Books suitable for young children?

Yes, the app is designed to delight children aged 2-10 and offers a safe, screen-free listening experience. The content is crafted to support early learning, language development, and creativity, with gentle bedtime tales and exciting adventures.

### How much does Sooper Books cost?

The app offers a 7-day free trial, after which it operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases. You can cancel your subscription anytime during the trial period.

### What are the benefits of using Sooper Books?

Parents love Sooper Books because it's trusted by families and schools worldwide, ad-free, and safe for young ears. It helps children wind down naturally and supports their development through engaging stories with studio-quality narration.

### Can I use Sooper Books on multiple devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state multi-device support, audio streaming apps typically allow access across various devices with a single account. This enables listening at bedtime, on car rides, or during quiet time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-09-04

User interface update, bug fixes and speed optimisation.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-08-30

Minor improvements and fixes.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-06-30

Minor improvements and text additions.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-06-11

A refreshed home screen. A personalised storylist for each child. A new words counter to watch the listening add up. Plus a smoother sign-in and a few small fixes. Thanks for listening.

### 1.5.13 — 2026-04-25

Audio Player Update

* Playback speed control – listen at your own pace
 * Sleep timer – set audio to stop automatically
* Loop functionality – repeat tracks or sections with ease
* Bug fixes and general improvements for a smoother experience

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