# Teller Family — Your photos. Their adventures.

> Personalized children's storybooks illustrated with family photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Melchior.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-family/id6763470676 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Melchior](https://appshunter.io/developer/596018162)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-family/id6763470676/reviews.md

## What is Teller Family?

Teller Family turns your real family photos into one-of-a-kind illustrated children's stories — personalized, imaginative, and made just for your family.
Upload 1–4 photos of your kids, your pets, your family — anyone you want to star in the story. Name your characters, pick a genre and reading level, and Teller Family does the rest. Your photos are transformed into charming children's book illustrations, and a complete story is written around them — with your people as the heroes.
HOW IT WORKS

Upload a few family photos
Name your characters and describe your story
Choose a genre and reading level
Your photos become illustrations and your story comes to life

GENRES FOR EVERY MOOD
Superhero, Sci-Fi, Fairy Tale, Classic Tale, Adventure, Bedtime, and Silly — eight genres to match whatever your child is into today (and tomorrow, and the next day). Genres aren't just about the story that's written, they also change the style of your illustrations!
READING LEVELS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CHILD
Tiny Tales for ages 2–4, Early Reader for 5–6, Growing Reader for 7–8, and Independent Reader for 9–11. Every story adapts its vocabulary, sentence structure, and length to meet your child where they are.
BUILT FOR FAMILIES
• Your original photos are never stored — only the illustrations and story are saved
• Share stories with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends
• Revisit favorite stories anytime in your library
• New story, new adventure — every creation is unique
Teller Family is free to start. A subscription unlocks unlimited story creation.

Terms of use: https://tellerfamily.app/terms
Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Personalized story creation
- Photo-to-illustration transformation
- Multiple story genres
- Adjustable reading levels
- Character naming
- Family photo privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teller Family Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-family/id6763470676/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-05-14*

Makes it so easy to turn everyday family photos into sweet, personalized children’s stories. The illustrations are charming, the story options are fun, and it feels really special seeing your own kids become the heroes of the adventure. Such a creative idea and super fun for families!

### 5/5 — Really cool!

*2026-05-08*

Just tried it!
It’s…remarkable 
And kind of moving… 🥲
And that was with me just picking random pics 
If I thought about which pics I wanted to try a bit more 
I think it could be even more amazing 
But the randomness of my choices still resulted in something really special
This is pretty amazing
Worth continuing to expand upon
I’ll keep fiddling with it!!! So cool!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Teller Family

### How does Teller Family work?

You upload 1-4 family photos, name your characters, choose a genre and reading level. The app then transforms your photos into illustrations and writes a unique story with your loved ones as the heroes.

### What genres are available in Teller Family?

Teller Family offers eight genres including Superhero, Sci-Fi, Fairy Tale, Classic Tale, Adventure, Bedtime, and Silly. These genres influence both the story's narrative and the illustration style.

### What are the reading levels for Teller Family stories?

The app supports four reading levels: Tiny Tales (ages 2-4), Early Reader (5-6), Growing Reader (7-8), and Independent Reader (9-11). Each level adapts vocabulary, sentence structure, and length for the child's age.

### Is Teller Family free to use?

Teller Family is free to start, allowing for initial story creation. A subscription is required to unlock unlimited story creation and access all features.

### What is the subscription cost for Teller Family?

The 'Teller Family Pro' subscription costs $2.99 per month, unlocking unlimited story creation and full access to the app's features.

### Does Teller Family store my original photos?

No, your original photos are not stored by Teller Family. Only the generated illustrations and the story are saved within the app's library.

### What devices does Teller Family support?

Teller Family is available on iPhone and iPod devices, running on iOS.

### How often is Teller Family updated?

The app was last updated on June 14, 2026, with version 1.4.2. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-07-15

Auth bug fixes

### 1.4.2 — 2026-06-14

updated Claude API

### 1.4.1 — 2026-06-05

new onboarding experience

### 1.4 — 2026-05-17

Improved analytics

### 1.3 — 2026-05-07

Share the app with friends in just one tap from the home screen and account page!
+ some other minor improvements.

## More apps by Brandon Melchior

- [Whats for Dinner?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-for-dinner/id596018159)
- [Teller Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-stories/id6760958168)
- [The Usher Movies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-usher-movies/id6761689827)

All apps by Brandon Melchior: https://appshunter.io/developer/596018162

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-21.*
