# TextingStory Chat Story Maker — Create text message videos

> App to create videos from simulated text message conversations. (iPhone/iPad app by Yvz Digital Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textingstory-chat-story-maker/id1083676922 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yvz Digital Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/921581603)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 65,056 App Store ratings · 798 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and 2 more
- Released: 2016-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textingstory-chat-story-maker/id1083676922/reviews.md

## What is TextingStory Chat Story Maker?

Join 20 million happy users and unleash your creativity!

1. Write a text conversation in TextingStory 
2. Create a video with your story 
3. Watch it and share it

TextingStory allows you to write conversations like any messaging app, except you can switch sides by swiping left or right over the message area. You can also press the characters' names. 

Take all the time you need to write your conversations. The videos are automatically accelerated for a consistently fast-paced result!

Every keystroke is recorded, so feel free to play with corrections, hesitations, or misspellings!
This is a simple app with endless possibilities.

TextingStory pioneered a new video format in 2016 and has become wildly successful on various social media, with some users getting tens of millions of views of their videos. It has its own Know Your Meme entry and T-Mobile even reproduced it in a 2019 Superbowl ad.

TextingStory is also a popular educational app for spicing up course material or hands-on activities with students.

Get it now!

********** Frequently Asked Questions **********
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Q: How do I change the character's names?
A: To access their settings, make a long-press on any character in the character list.

Q: How do I change the message side?
A: Swipe over the messages area. Or tap the + or camera button, then tap "Change writing side". You can also change the side of any message in edit mode. Tap the pencil button to enter edit mode when you're not writing a message.

Q: How do I add pictures or GIFs to the stories
A: You need to purchase the Storyteller or Pro upgrade. Any purchase unlocks character pictures and the ability to send pictures or GIFs.

Q: I don't see the typing area in the videos. Why is that?
A: Check if "Show typing" is ON in the video settings.

Privacy policy: https://yvz.fr/privacy/
Terms of use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/75084159

## Key features

- Write text conversations
- Create videos from stories
- Switch message sides easily
- Record every keystroke
- Automatic video acceleration
- Add pictures and GIFs (with upgrade)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro License | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Select colors | Free | one-time |
| Remove "textingstory.com" from the videos | $6.99 | one-time |
| Select sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add photos & GIFs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Commercial use license | $59.99 | one-time |
| Storyteller | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TextingStory Chat Story Maker?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and creative
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great for making stories
- 👍 Useful for content creators

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall for customization features
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Typing issues causing only first letter to send
- Saving and exporting stories not working properly
- Inconsistent behavior when changing names and colors

**Most requested features**

- Add group chat functionality
- Allow free profile pictures and text colors
- Improve video export and save options
- Implement better organization for characters
- Add voice messages and character voices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 798)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textingstory-chat-story-maker/id1083676922/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for manifesting

*2026-08-18, version 7.3*

That’s all I had to say bye bye

### 5/5 — I don’t love it but I like it

*2026-08-18, version 7.3*

It is really good sometimes it can get a bit annoying but it’s all good I think you should get it so you can try it I love making up my own stories I know it is a short review but that’s because I didn’t know what to tell yow all ok bye

### 5/5 — I LOEV this app

*2026-08-18, version 7.3*

It’s really good Ive gotten 25+ followers on my TikTok account and a lot of likes and I like doing this when I’m bored

### 5/5 — I want old texting story back

*2026-08-17, version 7.3*

This app use to be good. Now it’s slop

### 5/5 — I really love this app! 💕💕

*2026-08-15, version 7.3*

This app is so good, I can message Taylor Swift, Santa, Ariana Grande, Katseye, and more. I really love how you can make your own conversations with people you know. I recommend getting this app! 🩷

### 1/5 — What happened…

*2026-08-13, version 7.3*

I remember using this app all most like 24/7 back then but this game definitely fell from grace.
Like what do you mean chat colours are locked behind a paywall now? And to get the old version it’s locked under pro (NOW THATS SCANDALOUS)

Honestly crazy.. ik the prices could be way worse but it’s disgusting to have all most every feature free at one point to slowly start locking each feature behind a paywall.

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2026-08-09, version 7.3*

I love this app! It’s a great alternative to character AI which was very addicting and harmful for me/the environment. It’s a great role play alternative for people who add too anxious to rp with real people

### 5/5 — A,AOWKAJAKAJW’WNKWMW

*2026-08-08, version 7.3*

hi I made a. Forsaken killer group in this HEHEHE HA

### 4/5 — GREAT

*2026-08-02, version 7.3*

IS NICE BUT ITS CONFUSING FOR STARTES

### 5/5 — Pukaea Sunday (1st Sunday In August)

*2026-08-01, version 7.3*

Renton WA Has 1000 Karnay Players

## Frequently asked questions about TextingStory Chat Story Maker

### What is TextingStory Chat Story Maker?

This app allows you to create videos from simulated text message conversations. You can write dialogues, switch between characters, and record the entire conversation as an accelerated video, perfect for sharing on social media or for educational purposes.

### How do I change character names or message sides?

To change character names, long-press on a character in the list to access their settings. To change the message side, swipe over the messages area or tap the '+' or camera button and select 'Change writing side'. You can also edit individual message sides in edit mode.

### Can I add pictures or GIFs to my stories?

Yes, you can add pictures or GIFs to your stories, but this feature requires purchasing the Storyteller or Pro upgrade. Any purchase will also unlock character pictures.

### Why don't I see the typing area in my videos?

Ensure that the 'Show typing' option is turned ON in the video settings. This setting controls whether the typing indicator appears in the generated videos.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use for basic text conversation creation and video generation. However, advanced features like adding pictures or GIFs require an in-app purchase for an upgrade.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3 — 2026-07-03

You can now add full-screen chapter cards to your stories!
You can also insert full-screen videos to show reactions to the messages or anything else you'd like!

### 7.2 — 2026-02-25

You can now add full-screen chapter cards to your stories!
You can also insert full-screen videos to show reactions to the messages or anything else you'd like!

### 7.1.5 — 2026-02-24

This update includes changes required for App Store compliance. More updates coming soon!

### 7.1.4 — 2026-01-15

New "Chat" theme!
Audio messages are now free!
Performance improvements for smoother videos.

### 7.1.3 — 2026-01-07

New "Chat" theme!
Audio messages are now free!
Performance improvements for smoother videos.

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