# Wabu: Short Stories & Audio — Build a reading habit. > Build a reading habit. (iPhone/iPad app by Pedro Emilio Jimenez Ubierna.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabu-short-stories-and-audio/id6740461292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pedro Emilio Jimenez Ubierna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790081236) - Category: Books, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.5 · 215 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2025-01-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabu-short-stories-and-audio/id6740461292/reviews.md ## What is Wabu? Stop doomscrolling. Start reading. Tired of mindlessly scrolling through social media? Turn that inertia into a positive habit. Welcome to Wabu, the platform that is reinventing reading for the digital age. Discover Wabu Reels and the brand new Chat Stories: the most addictive way to consume fiction. Stories designed to read, listen, and feel, built around your schedule. INFINITE SCROLL, MADE SMART We have hacked reading. Wabu combines the immediacy of social media with the narrative depth of books. VERTICAL FORMAT AND CHAT STORIES Designed specifically for your phone. Tap the screen to reveal mysteries message by message, or swipe to immerse yourself in gripping tales at your own pace. 5-MINUTE HABIT Build your daily reading routine effortlessly. Ideal for commutes, waiting in line, or your coffee break. IMMERSIVE MODE Text synchronized with immersive audio and atmospheric soundscapes that hook you from the very first line. WHY IS WABU YOUR NEW OBSESSION? AUDIOBOOKS AND HYBRID NARRATION Can't read right now? Listen. Activate audio mode, put on your headphones, and turn your commute into a cinematic experience. FICTION IN MICRODOSES Stories crafted for your fast-paced lifestyle. Have three minutes while waiting for the subway? You have a complete story. PUBLISH AND GO VIRAL Wabu is not just for reading. Publish your own stories for free, gain followers, and get real feedback from a global community. GAMIFICATION AND HABITS Maintain your daily reading streak, beat your personal records, unlock achievements, and watch your reading stats grow. OFFLINE READING Download your favorite episodes and take them with you anywhere, without using data. EXPLORE COUNTLESS GENRES From the darkest psychological horror to the most intense romance, including mystery, sci-fi, and personal growth. EXCLUSIVE SERIES Original content with new episodes added weekly so you never run out of something new to discover. PREMIUM CATALOG A selection of high-quality titles created by passionate authors. YOUR HEALTHY DOSE OF DOPAMINE DIGITAL DETOX Replace toxic scrolling with stories that nourish your mind and spark your imagination. UNIQUE VISUAL EXPERIENCE Premium design, intuitive interface, and a dark mode that is perfect for reading thrillers late at night. Stop searching for what to read. Let the stories find you. Download Wabu now and join the revolution. Your next great story is just a tap away. Terms and privacy: [https://www.themediabrands.es/politica-de-privacidad](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.themediabrands.es/politica-de-privacidad) Contact: wabu@themediabrands.es In-app subscriptions will be charged through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. Subscription pricing and availability may vary by region. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | wabu Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month | | Wabu Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.5.1 — 2026-06-04 BRAND NEW CHAT STORIES AND INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS The most addictive reading format has arrived on Wabu! Discover the brand new Chat Stories: a fully immersive experience where the narrative unfolds message by message. Tap your screen to reveal secrets, dive into psychological thrillers, or experience intense romances as if you were reading someone else's phone. IMPORTANT ACCOUNT NOTICE To prepare the app for all the amazing new content coming your way, we have completely revamped our internal engine, making the platform much faster, more stable, and secure. Due to this major technical upgrade, you will notice that you have been automatically logged out upon opening the app after the update. Don't worry: simply log back in using your usual method to access your profile and resume your reading exactly where you left off. If you experience any issues logging in or need assistance recovering your data, please contact our support team immediately at wabu@themediabrands.es and we will resolve it for you right away. ### 4.5 — 2026-05-22 The biggest Wabu update is here. We have completely redesigned key elements of the app to take your reading and listening habit to the next level. Discover everything new in this version: Ultra-realistic voices: The revolution has arrived. In both Wabu Reels and audio mode, we are introducing narrators with ultra-realistic voices. Enjoy every short story with the highest quality and the immersion of a premium audiobook. A more elegant redesign: We are launching a brand new home screen. New colors, typography, and sections designed exclusively to improve story discovery. We have also revamped the visual layout for Series and Categories. Stories with covers and details: Every story now features its own preview and information page, including support for cover images that will hook you before you even start reading. Customization and Creators: Make Wabu entirely yours. Readlists now allow you to upload your own cover images. You can also add a profile picture to create a much more personal and professional author page. Resume your reading instantly: We have added a new dedicated page for all the stories you have in progress. Find them quickly and continue reading exactly where you left off. Advanced reading stats: A complete redesign of the statistics page, featuring new functions and data so you can track your daily progress with precision. Improved Wabu Reels: We have redesigned the look of our Reels to offer you a much more dynamic, fun, and immersive experience. If you are enjoying all these improvements in Wabu, please take a second to leave us a 5-star review. It helps us immensely to keep growing! ### 4.3 — 2026-03-12 Your favorite short story app just leveled up! At Wabu, we work tirelessly to bring you the best immersive reading experience. In this update, we are introducing highly requested features from our reading community: -Save your reading progress: Never lose your place again! Wabu now automatically remembers the exact spot where you left off in every story. Close the app and resume your reading on the exact same line when you return. -New premium covers: We’ve completely redesigned the aesthetic of our catalog. Discover new typography, vibrant colors, and bestseller-quality covers that will pull you into the plot before you even start reading. -Smoother experience: We’ve implemented key UI redesigns and performance improvements to make your navigation faster, cleaner, and more intuitive. Loving Wabu? Rate us 5 stars and help us keep creating great stories! ### 4.2.3 — 2026-02-06 WHAT’S NEW IN WABU: READING AT THE SPEED OF YOUR IMAGINATION We’ve listened to our community to create the most powerful and seamless version yet. -New Discovery Home: We’ve redesigned your home screen with smart results tailored to your tastes. Your next obsession now finds you. -One-Click Smart Search: Enjoy a brand-new search bar and ultra-fast results page. Find series, authors, and specific stories instantly—no time wasted. -Enhanced Visual Navigation: All stories now include visible titles right from the catalog. Spot your favorites at a glance with a cleaner, more organized interface. -Instant Load Performance: We’ve optimized the app’s core. Experience immediate loading on stories, likes, and readlists. Zero waiting, just pure reading. -Stability Optimization: Minor bugs fixed to ensure your 5-minute reading habit is always smooth and uninterrupted. Join the short-story revolution. Update now and keep your reading streak on fire. ### 4.2 — 2026-01-12 Your 2026 resolution starts here! Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your time. We have completely redesigned Wabu to be the ultimate short story app, designed to help you build a lasting reading habit this year. TOP UPDATES: · EXPANDED ACCESS: Not Premium? You can now unlock ALL episodes of a series by watching just one ad. No barriers. Enjoy the best fiction for free. · MASTER YOUR HABIT: Completely redesigned Reading Stats page. Visualize your progress, track your time, and crush your reading goals for 2026. TOTAL EXPERIENCE REDESIGN: · STUNNING NEW LOOK: We have revamped the Home, Podcasts, and Series pages. A cleaner, modern interface designed for visual comfort and focus. · FOR CREATORS: New Author Profiles with trending stories and an advanced Analytics dashboard to track the real impact of your writing. · IMPROVED PUBLISHING: Creating is easier than ever with the new story publishing flow. 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