# StoryBuilder for iPad — Narrative Skill Builder

> Educational app for children to build narrative skills and improve writing. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Education Store LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybuilder-for-ipad/id377631532 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Education Store LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344378744)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybuilder-for-ipad/id377631532/reviews.md

## What is StoryBuilder for iPad?

Winner - Best reading app of 2011 by the Huffington Post.  Own as an individual app or as part of our MES Speech Therapy Bundle.

Story Builder is designed to help children accomplish the following educational goals: 1) Improve paragraph formation; 2) Improve integration of ideas; and 3) Improve higher level abstractions by inference.  Extensive use of audio clips promotes improved auditory processing for special needs children with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders.

Story Builder offers a rich and fun environment for improving the ability to create a narrative.

FEATURES
-Record feature allows students to record narrative in their              own voice
-3 levels of play
-Simple and intuitive interface to record narrative
-Recorded answers are stitched together to create complete narrative
-Stories can be archived for later play
-Each student gets their own archive page
-Stories can be emailed
-50 distinct story lines to create narrative from
-Import photos from camera or library
-500 audio clips of questions to guide narrative
-Optional question text and answer introduction reinforcement

LANGUAGES
- English

REQUIREMENTS
- Compatible with iPad
- Requires iOS 4.2 software update

StoryBuilder is part of "The Builder Series" of award winning education apps.  Mobile Education Store has won over 40 app awards and has been named educational developer of the year in 2011 and 2012.

Mobile Education Tools is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 6-10, 10+
Categories: Special Needs

## Key features

- Improve paragraph formation
- Integrate ideas
- Higher level abstractions
- Auditory processing enhancement
- Record narrative in own voice
- Archive and email stories
- Import photos

## What do users think of StoryBuilder for iPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for creative writing
- 👍 Encourages story telling
- 👍 Helps with sentence structure
- 👍 Recording feature is beneficial
- 👍 Useful for special needs
- 👍 Engaging for children
- 👍 Versatile for different ages
- 👍 Good for language development
- 👍 Affordable and valuable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable levels
- 👍 Clear pictures and prompts
- 👍 Good for auditory processing
- 👍 Reinforces learning
- 👍 Helps with fluency
- 👍 Good for inferencing
- 👍 Supports non-verbal children
- 👍 Builds confidence
- 👍 Great for SLPs and teachers

**Cons**

- 😞 Lack of diversity in pictures
- 😞 Some picture prompts are confusing
- 😞 Recordings don't stay in archive long
- 😞 Voice recording can be strange
- 😞 Visuals could be better
- 😞 Content not always age-appropriate for older kids
- 😞 Cannot scroll through story cards
- 😞 Cannot end story without closing app
- 😞 Initial voice can be distracting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recordings deleted after a week
- Voice recording can be strange

**Most requested features**

- French or Spanish version
- Import own pictures
- Video export of stories
- Tap words to hear them read aloud
- More age-appropriate content for older kids
- Ability to scroll through story cards
- Ability to end story without closing app
- UK English accent/slower delivery voice over
- Multiple choice answer page
- Option to import own pictures
- Option to turn off initial voice
- Child log to click on name
- Lock for settings screen
- Thumbnail screen for story cards
- More interactive pictures for younger children

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybuilder-for-ipad/id377631532/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2014-03-19, version 1.8*

I am an SLP in an urban school. I was using this app today and realized with much dismay that there are NO people of color in any of the pictures. The same is true in your Story Builder app which has cartoon drawings. This just downgraded my opinion of the appropriateness of this activity for my students.

### 4/5 — Creative thinking help!

*2013-12-12, version 1.8*

This app is really good for getting children to think outside the box and complete thoughts.  It is especially good for children who have autism/Asperger's

### 5/5 — A+

*2013-12-05, version 1.8*

Amazing app to encourage creative writing and story telling. The record feature enabling the user to record their own voice and play it back is a huge benefit. This app is a favorite in this household! Well done mobile education!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2013-07-29, version 1.7*

As an elementary school English as a second language teacher, I am making great use of Story Builder. I use it in the setting where the students are guided through a series of open ended questions supported by colorful pictures that evoke a story. Students record their answers. What comes out is a recording of the student telling a story that can be archived as a language sample and used to inform my instruction. Very cool software!

### 4/5 — How about...

*2013-07-16, version 1.7*

Love it! great app!! It has done wonders for my two kids.  One thing though...how about a French or Spanish version?  I, for one, would jump at the opportunity to use that same approach to improve my kids' French!

### 1/5 — Not good at all

*2012-10-25, version 1.7*

Don't wast the money.

### 5/5 — Great paragraph writing tool!

*2012-10-05, version 1.7*

This is a great tool! My daughter loves telling stories but struggles with putting it all together: writing them in pararaph form. Book reports are a struggle. I know that as we work more with this app, she'll learn this skill in no time. She has receptive language delay and auditory processing disorder. Hearing the story in her own voice is amazing. It's a great tool to help young children learn how to put multiple sentences together to form their own story. And this app is so affordable, which makes it all the more wonderful! Thank you!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2012-09-23, version 1.7*

I love this app!  There are so many possiblilities with it. Stories can be easily created by students who have difficulty writing or who are just learning what it takes to write a story. I used this with my sped class and will be using it with my kindergarten kids this year! It is important for kids to be able to tell a story before they physically can write one..

### 5/5 — Great

*2012-09-08, version 1.7*

This app allows you to choose 3 difficulty levels and the child can use their own voice to record the answer.  It will show a picture and you answer "what are they doing" or "what were they doing before the picture".   Because you only record an answer and there isnt necessarily a right or wrong answer I believe parent or teacher participation would be most beneficial.

### 5/5 — Another great "builder" app!

*2012-09-01, version 1.7*

Our SLP suggested the "builder" series and they have been great for our 6 yr old who has some struggles with writing. This app is engaging and can keep his interest longer than most of his LA workbooks. When he has had it with his 1st grade workbooks, I can always get him to work on the iPad for a little while longer. Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about StoryBuilder for iPad

### What does StoryBuilder do?

StoryBuilder is designed to help children improve their narrative skills. It focuses on enhancing paragraph formation, the integration of ideas, and higher-level abstractions through inference. The app provides a rich and fun environment for children to create and build stories.

### What are the key features of StoryBuilder?

Key features include the ability to record narratives in the child's own voice, multiple levels of play, and an intuitive interface. Stories can be archived for later playback, emailed, and students can import photos from their camera or library to enhance their narratives. It also offers 500 audio clips to guide the storytelling process.

### How much does StoryBuilder cost?

StoryBuilder is a paid application. It can be purchased as an individual app or as part of the MES Speech Therapy Bundle. The provided data indicates no in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What are the system requirements for StoryBuilder?

StoryBuilder is compatible with iPad devices. It requires iOS 4.2 software update or later. The app is designed for a tablet interface, specifically optimized for the iPad.

### Who is the target audience for StoryBuilder?

The app is recommended for children aged 6-10 and 10+. It is particularly beneficial for children with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders, as it uses extensive audio clips to promote auditory processing and improve narrative creation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2023-09-29

Updates for iOS16 compatibility

### 2.2.0 — 2021-07-17

Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes

### 2.1.2 — 2021-01-29

iOS14 stability enhancements

### 2.1.1 — 2020-06-06

Increased size of buttons for better visibility.

### 2.1.0 — 2020-04-17

Updates for iOS13 compatibility

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