# Storybird — Artful Storytelling

> Platform for creating and publishing visual stories with curated art and writing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by TGM EMPLOYCO LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybird/id1461691231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TGM EMPLOYCO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690299832)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.47/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2019-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybird/id1461691231/reviews.md

## What is Storybird?

Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds. We curate artwork from illustrators around the world and inspire writers of any age to turn those images into original stories.

It's a simple idea that has attracted millions of writers, readers, and artists to our platform. Families and friends, teachers and students, and amateurs and professionals have created more than 30 million stories—making Storybird one of the world's largest storytelling communities.

【How it works】

1. Boost your writing skills: 
Storybird’s writing curriculum offers 700+ lessons, quizzes, and writing prompts created by experienced educators and expert authors.

2. Explore your creativity: 
Choose from multiple writing formats, from comics to picture books to poetry to longform. Start with a challenge for ready-made inspiration.

3. Global Community: 
9 million writers in more than 100 countries around the world use Storybird to tell their stories. Read the best writers and get inspired.

4. Get inspired: 
Here at Storybird we have over 1,000 outstanding artists from all over the world contributing more than 10,000 breathtaking illustrations that you can use for inspiration or incorporate into your story to help make your vision a reality.

5. Publish your work: 
Ready to share your words with the world? Submit your stories to get expert feedback from teachers, professional editors, and authors.

6. high-quality book printing function: 
In the APP, you can print your creations into genuine and exquisite books, and mail them to yourself or your relatives and friends.

To get started, download Storybird and start a free 7-day trial of or subscribe to Storybird membership.

Storybird membership, a subscription that gives you unlimited access to all reading, writing, and challenges. You'll also be able to publish your story to Storybird public library and get expert feedback to help you improve. Storybird membership is USD 8.99 for 1 month or USD 59.99 for 1 year, quoted in U.S. dollars (prices may differ in countries other than the United States). At confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price of USD 8.99 for 1 month or USD 59.99 for 1 year. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription (i.e. turn off automatic renewal) in the Account Settings section of your App Store or iTunes settings after you have made the purchase. Our Privacy Policy is available at https://storybird.com/privacy. Terms of Service is available at https://storybird.com/terms-of-service. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at support@storybird.com

## Key features

- Visual storytelling with curated artwork
- Writing lessons and prompts
- Multiple writing formats (comics, books, poetry)
- Global writing community
- Expert feedback on submissions
- Printable book creation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storybird Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Storybird Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Storybird Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Storybird Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Review Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Review Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Review Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybird/id1461691231/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Amazing but expensive

*2025-04-16, version 1.4.0*

I love the app, but it is pretty expensive so I pay when I don’t have writer’s block lol

### 4/5 — Decent website, one of the better ones for writing

*2024-02-20, version 1.4.0*

Gotta say, this is a really good website if you’re a minor and looking to share your writing. It’s way safer than some other options out there, and there are a lot of pros, however I’ve been finding more and more cons recently. 

There is wonderful art to choose from for your books, as well as a loving community of other writers. But in recent years you’ve started to need a subscription to write at all—as opposed to needing one to publish your work without paying for “review tickets.”

Also, the moderating. This was originally a great way to keep the website safe, by moderators reviewing comments before they were published and stories (to make sure they followed the guidelines, and to give them the appropriate age range).

But.

The moderating and censoring of comments has gotten out of control. With stories, it’s still more or less acceptable, but with comments? No. If you take APT for example, the age rating for that is 6+, and ask any mod and they’ll tell you that they only let through comments appropriate for that age range. 

I’ve seen some things that don’t align with that statement.

Comments regarding things like vaping have gone through, whereas ones about the LGBTQ+ community have been censored. A personal experience of mine was writing a comment regarding how in a neuroscience course of mine, they were referring to biologically male brains and biologically female brains as mens’ brains and womens’ brains, respectively. Citing that course, I wrote about how being biologically male doesn’t equal being a man, and being biologically female does not equal being a woman. I was careful about my comment, and made sure nothing I said was too mature for a six year old—adults in my life checked it and agreed with me—and yet it got deleted. Talking about biologically male or female brains is in no way too mature for a child. My own sisters, who at in kindergarten, are perfectly able to understand how some people are biologically female, but not girls, and vise versa. It’s not a “mature” topic at all, provided it is handled sensitively, and appropriate language is used. 

This is just one of many examples that I and my peers have seen.

I’m very concerned that the moderators have been letting personal biases interfere with their moderating skills, making the safety of the website more questionable. When using Storybird, it’s worth noting that you may find some abused censorship in what comments go through, but that is one of my only complaints.

Anyway, this concludes my long-winded review of this one writing website. I’d still recommend it, as it’s lovely and helpful to young authors, but it’s not perfect.

### 3/5 — Logged Me Out

*2022-08-20, version 1.4.0*

StoryBird is a great app. Really. But it logged me out multiple times and I had to find my password again and again. FIX THIS! It’s very annoying.

### 2/5 — Storybird

*2022-05-14, version 1.4.0*

I can not use it on my iPad. It is so frustrating! Why offer it in the App Store if not compatible with an iPad!

### 1/5 — Zero Effort

*2022-02-19, version 1.4.0*

I have been using Storybird for five years and have only recently encountered such disinterested moderators and rude users. Books that I publish seldom receive helpful reviews—the moderators focus more on their own books and a chatroom called APT than their purpose, which is helping users to grow. SkyBluePurple, a moderator, behaves inappropriately, asserting herself as users’ “virtual mom” and encouraging them to share their names on APT. She unnecessarily involves herself in users’ affairs, their ages ranging from 11 to college. She prides herself on being our “mother,” and I’m sure parents would feel uncomfortable with her frightening engagement with young children. She used to have a strict privacy policy, stating that no ages or names would be shared, but eventually relented and sacrificed users’ privacy and online safety. The very thing she used to actively promote is now meaningless—all because “she cares about us as our virtual mom,” calling users her “virtual children.” 
Certain users add slight remarks which moderators readily publish, promoting arguments between users. Users made political remarks last year in November and made comments targeting proponents of the transgender community and those who oppose it. Users can freely delete comments. 
Don’t bother purchasing a ridiculously expensive membership; the moderators are more focused on engaging socially with users than providing useful comments on how to improve writing. You’d receive more assistance from the “APT pets” that everyone is obsessing over.

### 5/5 — Honest Review

*2021-12-28, version 1.4.0*

Moderating System:
Storybird has a moderating system where only certain books can qualify for certain age groups. If a book covers sensitive topics, then Storybird staff members will make it accessible to an appropriate age group. Comments are also moderated to make sure of a friendly community.

Getting Books Noticed:
On Storybird, it is very easy for your books to be noticed. You can not only go on Skybluepurple’s selection of book communities to suggest your book to other readers, but you can also make friends that may notice your books. There are always several “Book of the Weeks”! 

Types of Books:
The types of books you can write include chapter books, picture books, poems, and comics (as of 2021). Many people also use the chapter book feature to publish songs or a book of poetry. 

Why it’s Worth It: 
This app can get you/your child so much more into writing. It’s a friendly community, and also helps with socializing.

-Peacewonder

### 1/5 — im having trouble.

*2021-11-14, version 1.4.0*

So. I subscribed to the app. And i worked hard on a story! It says that i need “tickets” to publish it. I don’t recommend downaloading or buying premium bc if doesnt even let you publish it.

### 5/5 — Most amazing writing platform I’ve ever encountered!

*2021-09-13, version 1.4.0*

Storybird is beyond amazing! I’ve been using it for almost two years now, and let me just say, everything about it is perfect. Sure, you have to pay for a membership, but how else are the amazing people who work behind the scenes gonna get paid? 

You can write stories, enter an amazing community of writers, and even print your own books! I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who loves to write. 
-sswriter

### 5/5 — Great for educators and young writers!

*2021-07-18, version 1.3.0*

I wish Storybird existed when I was young. This is a great resource for teachers and perfect for kids who want to read or write their own stuff. The community is very friendly and encouraging and what’s more, the kids all get encouraging feedback on all their writing called “expert reviews.” You do have to pay for membership, but it’s definitely worth it.

### 1/5 — Bad update

*2021-05-18, version 1.2.2*

I used Storybird back in elementary school and now when I come back you have to pay to write. I just don’t understand why it’s not free I use to love storybird but this isn’t cute.plus I can’t even access my old account or read my old books which was the whole purpose of me coming back to the app 🙄 

Would not recommend 
★☆☆☆☆

## Frequently asked questions about Storybird

### What is Storybird?

Storybird is a platform that allows anyone to create visual stories using curated artwork from illustrators worldwide. It provides writing tools, lessons, and prompts to help users of all ages develop their storytelling skills and craft original narratives.

### What are the key features of Storybird?

Key features include access to over 10,000 illustrations from global artists, 700+ writing lessons and prompts, multiple writing formats like comics and picture books, a global community of writers, options for expert feedback on published work, and the ability to print creations into physical books.

### How much does Storybird cost?

Storybird offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial, users can subscribe to Storybird membership for unlimited access to reading, writing, and challenges. Membership costs $8.99 per month or $59.99 per year, with prices potentially varying by region.

### Who is Storybird for?

This app is designed for writers, readers, and artists of any age, including families, friends, teachers, students, amateurs, and professionals. It's ideal for anyone looking to boost their writing skills, explore creativity, and share their stories.

### Can I print my stories created on Storybird?

Yes, Storybird offers a high-quality book printing function. Users can print their creations into genuine and exquisite books to mail to themselves or share with relatives and friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2021-09-05

Big version update: high-quality book printing function.
In the APP, you can print your creations into genuine and exquisite books, and mail them to yourself or your relatives and friends.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-07-16

New Spanish language version

### 1.2.2 — 2020-05-16

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2019-06-27

1. Storybird is now available on iPad. 
2. Newly designed and improved user experience.
3. New challenges for Storybird Reading and Writing Summer Camp.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-06-04

Add challenges for ages 3+ and 6+;

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