TapTales: Read-Aloud Books
Read to them, in your voice
About
Record stories in your own voice for children to listen to, with multiple family members able to contribute to the same book. Create personalized stories with custom tiles and images, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted reading experience.
What's New in TapTales
1.0.1
October 13, 2026
Recording a whole story is more reliable in this update: • Reading a story aloud with long pauses keeps every word. • If a reading can't be turned into pages, TapTales tells you and lets you try again or keep the words. • Bedtime sounds keep playing when you plug in or unplug headphones. • Saved videos end with where to find TapTales, so the people you send them to can make their own. • Smaller fixes in the story editor and narration.
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TapTales Pro
Everything in Plus, and a storyteller voice
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FAQ
How does TapTales work?
TapTales allows you to record stories page by page in your own voice. The app then turns these recordings into a digital book where each tile plays a segment of the story in your voice. Multiple family members can record the same story, and the listener can choose whose voice to hear.
Can I use TapTales offline?
Yes, the app is designed to work with Guided Access to keep children within the story, and speech recognition happens on your device, ensuring your reading stays private and accessible even without an internet connection.
What are the subscription options for TapTales?
The app comes with three stories in your own voice and the ability to type or paste stories. TapTales Plus offers unlimited stories in your voice, custom photos, bedtime mode, video export, translation, and reading stats. TapTales Pro includes all Plus features plus a storyteller for five stories per month.
How do I cancel my TapTales subscription?
You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on your device. This allows you to control your subscription status easily.
Is TapTales safe for young children?
TapTales is built with safety in mind for small hands. Pages cannot be interrupted, the exit button requires a 1.5-second hold and can be secured with Face ID or a passcode, and it works with Guided Access to keep children focused on the story.
What devices does TapTales support?
TapTales is available for iPhone and iPad, making it accessible on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms for a wide range of users.
How often is TapTales updated?
The latest version of TapTales is 1.0.1, which was released on October 13, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development and support.
Does TapTales have ads?
No, TapTales is ad-free and does not feature any tracking, providing an uninterrupted and private experience for users and their children.