Upon A Time: Learn to Read
Phonics & personalized stories
About
This app creates personalized illustrated storybooks for children, allowing them to star in their own adventures. It adapts to various reading levels and incorporates phonics highlighting and read-to-me narration to build reading skills.
What's New in Upon A Time
1.2.4
November 2, 2026
Stories in more languages! Make books in Hindi, Spanish, Kannada, French, Portuguese, or Tamil — or turn any book on your shelf into another language: touch and hold it, then choose Convert Language. • Read to me now highlights each word as it's spoken. • Three illustrated sample stories to start your shelf. • Get a notification when your new story is ready. • A parent is asked once before story details are shared with our AI partners.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$4.99
Story Pack — 10 Stories
10 new stories for your bookshelf, to keep forever.
FAQ
How does Upon A Time help children learn to read?
Upon A Time uses personalized stories with adjustable reading levels, phonics highlighting to emphasize sound patterns, and a 'Read to Me' feature where words light up as they are spoken. This multi-sensory approach connects sounds to print and builds reading confidence.
Can I create stories with my child as the main character in Upon A Time?
Yes, you can build a cast of characters, including your child, siblings, and other family members. You can add photos or descriptions so characters resemble themselves, and their names and interests are woven into the stories.
What reading levels does Upon A Time support?
Upon A Time supports a range of reading levels, from first words to confident readers. Stories are written with the rhythm, repetition, and refrains common in early reader books to make reading accessible and engaging.
Does Upon A Time have ads?
No, Upon A Time is ad-free. It also avoids external links and is designed to work with Guided Access, ensuring an uninterrupted and safe story time experience for children.
How much does Upon A Time cost?
The app is free to download and includes two free stories. Additional stories can be purchased in Story Packs with a one-time payment, and there is no subscription required.
Can I use Upon A Time offline?
Once a book is created, it can be accessed offline on your iPad or iPhone. The narration is also saved on-device, allowing for instant replay of favorite stories without an internet connection.
What devices is Upon A Time available on?
Upon A Time is available on iPhones and iPads, making it accessible for families on Apple mobile devices.
How often is Upon A Time updated?
The app was last updated on October 22, 2026, with version 1.2.2. This indicates a consistent effort to maintain and improve the application.
