# Storypod – App for Parents — Stories, music and learning

> Parent app for managing a screen-free audio system for children's learning and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Craftie Fox, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypod-app-for-parents/id1530890498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craftie Fox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530890500)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.08/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypod-app-for-parents/id1530890498/reviews.md

## What is Storypod?

Meet Storypod, the brain-building audio system that engages kids independently and teaches them new things — all without screens!

HOW IT WORKS

Kids tap special content items, including Craftie yarn characters and Read-Along Audiobooks, on the Storypod speaker to instantly start playing age-appropriate audio experiences.

With stories, music and skill-building activities, Storypod is your screen-free parenting sidekick — from breakfast to bedtime.

FEATURES
This easy to use Parent App lets you set up and manage your children's Storypods all in one place, with features including:

- Quick & Easy Setup — Create your free account and connect your Storypod to the internet with a guided setup process. You can then control settings like volume limits, the built-in nightlight, and the bedtime mode all from your phone.

- Remote Control — Control your Storypod like a smart speaker. Remotely turn off your Storypod, skip tracks and change the volume whenever your Storypod is online.

- Content Management — View your children's collection of Storypod-enabled Crafties, Read-Along Audiobooks, Tokens and more.

- Audio Recording — Record your own stories, songs and personal messages right from your phone onto special figurines that playback your recordings when tapped on your Storypod. Invite family and friends to create their own recordings too, no matter where they are!

## Key features

- Quick & Easy Setup
- Remote Control of Speaker
- Content Management
- Audio Recording for Personal Messages
- Volume and Nightlight Control

## What do users think of Storypod?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Remote control of volume, playback, and settings
- 🎤 Easy recording and sharing with family members
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multi-device management for multiple children
- 🌍 Language switching between English and Spanish
- ⏰ Bedtime features and sleep timer functionality
- 📚 High-quality educational content for children
- 🎁 Screen-free entertainment alternative
- 💪 Durable and safe physical design
- 🔊 Parental control options for volume limits
- 🎯 Ability to select specific tracks from app
- 📱 Offline content access after downloading
- 🌟 Excellent customer service responsiveness

**Cons**

- 🐛 WiFi connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- ⏳ Slow app connection to device on startup
- 🔌 WiFi required for many features (bedtime mode, nightlight)
- 📵 App freezes and crashes on loading screens
- 🔐 WiFi password not saved automatically
- 🚫 2.4GHz WiFi requirement incompatible with some routers
- 📱 Single user login prevents multiple adults from managing pods
- ⚠️ App doesn't function without WiFi connection
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync between app and device
- 💾 No backup for recorded content if device resets
- 🎚️ Occasional lag between app commands and device response
- 📊 Cannot view downloaded content without device powered on
- 🎭 Confusing initial app layout for new users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- WiFi connection fails during initial setup
- App freezes on WiFi connection page
- Device not recognized in app after connection
- Crafties not registering on device reader
- Downloaded content disappears after factory reset
- App doesn't save login information
- White noise starts randomly during playback
- Connection notification interrupts music playback
- Device stops responding to physical buttons
- Bedtime mode and nightlight only work with WiFi
- Some crafties won't play offline despite downloading
- Firmware update prompt appears but cannot connect to update
- App layout confusing with unclear navigation
- WiFi password validation error for long passwords

**Most requested features**

- MP3 file upload capability for recordables
- Playlist creation and customization
- Track repeat/loop functionality
- Battery level indicator when device is powered off
- Device button lock to prevent toddler interference
- Move recordings between different pods
- Share recordables across multiple devices
- Color-coded pod icons for quick identification
- Track duration/time remaining display
- Queue tracks in specific order
- Basic audio editing for recordings
- Save recordings to phone from app
- Hotspot connectivity for on-the-go use
- In-app customer support access
- Play content from app without tapping device
- White noise feature without WiFi requirement
- Multiple adult accounts under same login
- Assign specific recordables to specific users
- View all active pods simultaneously
- Skip/replay song controls on device

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypod-app-for-parents/id1530890498/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The gift that worked one time

*2026-07-02, version 2.0.3*

I purchased the Storypod as a Christmas present for my three kids. I was so excited! We used it once before it quit working. I reached out to the company and after sending all the information, plus videos, and screenshots the Storypod team  decided my unit was defective and a replacement was sent out. I received a used replacement unit, which I agreed to, but it also had the same issue. It only worked one time and then never turned on again. I repeated the process of talking to Storypod support again and another used unit was sent to me. Guess what happened….it also did not work. After receiving the third faulty and unusable Storypod I kindly requested a refund. Are you ready for the best part. I had to send pictures, purchase dates, and jump through all the hoops AGAIN only to be ghosted by the company. Now I have three Storypods that DO NOT work plus approximately fifteen crafties that are completely useless. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend using Storypod or purchasing anything from this company. Best of luck to anyone who uses this company.

### 2/5 — Poor customer service

*2026-06-10, version 2.0.3*

My Storypod stopped working and I was seeing a blinking white light and was unable to troubleshoot the problem. After submitting a message to Storypod I never heard back and have been unable to get in contact with anyone.

### 1/5 — Slow ineffective customer service

*2026-04-19, version 2.0.3*

I got a Storypod as a gift for Christmas along with a few of the recordable stickers that my family recorded on and it worked a couple weeks then stopped working out of nowhere. Customer service replaced the whole thing which I was so happy about even though they are a little slow to reply to emails. Then none of the content we had worked anymore because the recordables are registered with the old broken device. Customer service eventually said they’d transfer the recordings over, that was about 2 months ago. It’s now been about 4 months owning the device and 3.5 months not able to use it. Seems like a very poor system that recordables are so hard to transfer, and the slow response time and inability to solve the problem is extremely frustrating. What a letdown for such a promising product. Our tonie box meanwhile gets used daily with no problems.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-05-27, version 2.0.3*

We have had our Storypod since Christmas and have never been able to get it to work. Life has gotten busy and we did not return it. I would really love to get it working, but cannot find an 800 customer support number. Please help!!!

### 4/5 — Love the system

*2025-04-29, version 2.0.3*

We have three Storypods in our house. I love the control the app gives me:
-We can invite family to record stories, songs, or messages for our kids to listen to at their pace.
- Remotely control the volume limit, brightness, and power off.

I do wish that the app could tell me the last battery level, even when powered off. It would help with knowing when to charge it, so my kids wouldn’t be just climbing into bed at night with it, only for that dreaded, “Uh-oh. It appears I’m out of battery.”

### 5/5 — Must have!

*2025-04-17, version 2.0.3*

We already love our Storypod! We have used it to have all of our family record stories and messages for our baby to listen to and she lights up hearing her people’s voices. I do wish that the recordable tokens could have MP3 files added to them as it can be very hard to record with babies and dogs around.

### 4/5 — Great Product, Minor Improvements

*2025-04-08, version 2.0.3*

I love this app and the product itself. It works well and is intuitive. I would love if the tracks showed how much time is left, and if I could que up tracks in a specific order, but those downfalls don’t stop me from enjoying the app/ product.

### 4/5 — Generally good, hoping for some enhancements

*2025-03-21, version 2.0.3*

The Storypod app for parents is great for recording tracks to stickers, tokens and crafties. I would love to be able to move a recording to a different item. 

It is a little annoying how long it takes for the app to connect to the Storypod device when first opened. But after it connects, I can change the track that is currently playing, which I like. I do wish that there was a way to lock the buttons on the device so that my toddler can’t mess with it (she’s not yet 2 and doesn’t understand the button functionality yet).

### 4/5 — Storypod fans!

*2025-03-19, version 2.0.3*

We love storypod, crafties, books and its app. I think its far superior to its competitors for the target ages and its educational content. But there are some things that are left desired. I wish you could use the storypod’s white noise feature without wifi. There’s an occasional lag between commands on the phone and the storypod and we’ve had the white noise start randomly while playing a craftie. Not huge issues bc they were easily resolved but room for improvement. I love the ability to record your own content but allowing an upload of a file/mp3 would be a complete game changer!  I think the app is very user friendly and the ability to pick what to listen to on the app ( even offline) and have all the content on the app is wonderful.

### 5/5 — Easy & Convenient

*2025-03-18, version 2.0.3*

This app is easy to use and interact with the Storypod player.  Overall, very pleased. Some suggestions I have are:
-being able to play the content via the app without directly tapping the content source to activate (beneficial for nap time or bedtime) -access to Storypod support within the app would be a beneficial option
-hotspot connectivity for on the go

## Frequently asked questions about Storypod

### What does the Storypod app do?

The Storypod app is a parent-focused application designed to manage a screen-free audio system for children. It allows parents to set up the Storypod speaker, control its settings like volume and nightlight, manage the audio content library, and even record personal audio messages.

### What are the key features of the Storypod app?

Key features include a quick and easy setup process for the Storypod speaker, remote control capabilities to manage playback and volume, content management for audiobooks and other audio experiences, and the ability to record personal audio messages for playback on the speaker.

### Is the Storypod app free to use?

Yes, the Storypod app itself is free to create an account and use for managing your Storypod speaker. The app facilitates the use of the Storypod hardware and its associated content.

### What kind of content can be played on Storypod?

Storypod plays age-appropriate audio experiences including stories, music, and skill-building activities. This content is accessed through special content items like Craftie yarn characters and Read-Along Audiobooks that are tapped on the Storypod speaker.

### Can I record my own audio for my child?

Yes, a notable feature of the app is the audio recording function. You can record your own stories, songs, or personal messages directly from your phone onto special figurines. These recordings can then be played back on the Storypod speaker when tapped.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2023-03-25

Fixed an issue that stopped recording if the device screen turned off.

### 2.0.2 — 2023-03-15

Fixed an issue that prevented saving audio recordings.

### 2.0.1 — 2023-03-12

WHAT'S NEW:
- An all-new look and feel to make using the app even easier.
- Control the audio playing on your Storypod from the Parent App, including play, pause, skipping tracks and adjusting volume.
- An expanded Settings page that makes it easier to customize how your Storypod works.
- An updated way to record new content on your Recordable items, like iCrafties.
- A simpler step-by-step setup process for getting your Storypod online.
- A bunch of bug fixes and improvements to make your Storypod work even better.

### 1.0.7 — 2021-08-10

- Updated screenshots & description

### 1.0.6 — 2021-04-01

1.Fix known bugs

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