A review post update
No reviews have been posted since they updated the app in late 2025 early 2026. We are long time listeners (10+ years). We’re sad to say the new app update has made a once wonderful family experience into some of the most frustrating moments.
The update removed the ability to listen to a single story at a time, adding a timer feature (which is a great concept), and would have been amazing in tandem with single play mode.
The search feature hardly works anymore, often turning up the most irrelevant story suggestions, and when you do get the correct story or chapter of stories, they are listed out of order, which means when playing via a timer or continuous mode the stories then play out of order.
We can also no longer tell what stories have been played or listen too.
The history feature lacks actual story history or correct history, when clicking into a story from the history section you can no longer click through to the chapter or book of stories that go with it.
If you’re a Sonos user this update is much like the Sonos 2024 debacle.
I really hope repair and reversal is in the works for this app and its creators. I’d hate to see this major update that they were so proud of turn into the downfall of over a decades worth of creation.
Please please, just give us the old app back!
I’ll happily update this review if fixes are made :)
The update removed the ability to listen to a single story at a time, adding a timer feature (which is a great concept), and would have been amazing in tandem with single play mode.
The search feature hardly works anymore, often turning up the most irrelevant story suggestions, and when you do get the correct story or chapter of stories, they are listed out of order, which means when playing via a timer or continuous mode the stories then play out of order.
We can also no longer tell what stories have been played or listen too.
The history feature lacks actual story history or correct history, when clicking into a story from the history section you can no longer click through to the chapter or book of stories that go with it.
If you’re a Sonos user this update is much like the Sonos 2024 debacle.
I really hope repair and reversal is in the works for this app and its creators. I’d hate to see this major update that they were so proud of turn into the downfall of over a decades worth of creation.
Please please, just give us the old app back!
I’ll happily update this review if fixes are made :)
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Wonderfully engaging stories for children
My child has been listening to Sparkle Stories for years. Now, at 12 years of age, she still dips into old favourites as well as new offerings. These stories are gentle (but never boring!) and suitable for kids of all ages. Some focus on relationships, or adventures, or building understanding of others, but never in a proselytising manner. She’s even learned about US history and traditions (we are Australian). I cannot recommend Sparkle Stories highly enough for the positive impact it has had on our family.
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Wholesome Stories!
If you’re looking for wholesome, value and moral-based stories for your kids (that you don’t have to listen to first to make sure there’s no weird propaganda) this app is for you!
Especially with the new update, it’s very user friendly and my 4 year old and I listen every single day. @thatcalmmom on Instagram recommended it and I’m so grateful!
Especially with the new update, it’s very user friendly and my 4 year old and I listen every single day. @thatcalmmom on Instagram recommended it and I’m so grateful!
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Best app for kids. Ever
We have absolutely loved Sparkle Stories for almost a decade now. The stories are genuinely wholesome and perfect for the whole family. It’s such a great alternative to screens. We even re-listen to stories we’ve heard in the past because they’re just that good!
Loved listening for 13 years!
We have been Sparkle Stories fans through 5 children. Writing this review with my 14 year old sitting next to me reminiscing about all of her favorites. Amazing stories that I enjoy listening to just as much as our children.
