# SparkyTales - Bedtime Stories — Unique characters and stories > Unique characters and stories (iPhone/iPad app by Jordy Witteman.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkytales-bedtime-stories/id6752358282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jordy Witteman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547197321) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.1 · 16 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch - Released: 2026-01-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkytales-bedtime-stories/id6752358282/reviews.md ## What is SparkyTales? SparkyTales turns bedtime for kids into a magical moment with the power of Apple Intelligence models. It helps parents create short, cozy bedtime stories tailored to their child’s imagination. Create and choose characters, colors, special skills, costumes and fun accessories — and let a unique story unfold every night. Each story is created to spark creativity while keeping bedtime relaxed and predictable. After reading, kids can test what they remember with a fun quiz based on the story. Reading stories, completing quizzes, achieving perfect scores and creating characters unlock collectible badges to celebrate their progress. REQUIRES an Apple Intelligence–supported device and Apple Intelligence must be enabled. Key Features • Create unique characters with suggestions • Personalized stories with suggestions • Child-friendly themes • Fun quizzes based on each story • Collectible badges for reading stories, completing quizzes, achieving perfect scores and creating characters • Badge collection with progress tracking, celebrations and interactive 3D badges • Limited-time Special badges • Private and secure using Apple Intelligence models • Built-in guardrails to protect against harmful content • iCloud sync to your other devices • Suggestions and stories available in English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish • Quizzes available in English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish • App localized in English and Dutch • Liquid Glass for delightful and native experience • No ads Why Parents Love SparkyTales • Encourages imagination • Makes bedtime routines easier • Kids love to create a new characters • Quizzes encourage reading comprehension • Collectible badges make reading and learning rewarding • Designed with families in mind Safe & Family-Focused SparkyTales is built for children and parents: • Locally generated with Apple Intelligence (Foundation Models Framework) • No data collected • Quizzes and badge progress remain private • No third-party ads • No social features • Designed to respect family privacy with built-in guardrails Free features • Create 5 characters (suggestion-based only) • Create 5 stories (suggestion-based only) • Play story quizzes • Earn and collect badges Premium features (one-time purchase) • Create unlimited characters • Create unlimited stories • Create your own characters • Create your own stories ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium | $3.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-31 Quizzes and badges have arrived! • Play fun quizzes based on the story you just read • Earn collectible badges by reading stories, completing quizzes, achieving perfect scores and creating characters • Track your progress toward your next badge • Celebrate achievements with animated ceremonies and interactive 3D badges • Discover limited-time Special badges • Enjoy improvements to the story-reading experience and layouts • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-29 Quizzes and badges have arrived! • Play fun quizzes based on the story you just read • Earn collectible badges by reading stories, completing quizzes, achieving perfect scores and creating characters • Track your progress toward your next badge • Celebrate achievements with animated ceremonies and interactive 3D badges • Discover limited-time Special badges • Enjoy improvements to the story-reading experience and layouts ### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-13 SparkyTales is back with a small but important update to keep storytime smooth, cozy, and full of imagination. While your characters were busy dreaming up new adventures, we quietly fixed a few things behind the scenes: - Story generation has been improved, especially for iOS 26.4 and higher with larger stories - The user experience is polished in several ways such as subtle haptics, story generation animations, word count and more - Support for short or medium story length - Support for alternative story cover image styles - UI improvements and bug fixes ### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-13 SparkyTales is back with a small but important update to keep storytime smooth, cozy, and full of imagination. While your characters were busy dreaming up new adventures, we quietly fixed a few things behind the scenes: - Bug fixes and UI improvements ### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-05 SparkyTales is back with a small but important update to keep storytime smooth, cozy, and full of imagination. 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