# Wanderly Stories — every choice builds character > Personalized interactive bedtime stories for child emotional development and skill-building. (iPhone/iPad app by Running Towards XYZ LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderly-stories/id6475022201 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Running Towards XYZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721012992) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 55 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-07-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderly-stories/id6475022201/reviews.md ## What is Wanderly Stories? Help your child develop emotional skills through choose-your-own-adventure stories tailored just for them. ~ Social Emotional Learning Through Story ~ Every personalized story helps children practice decision-making, explore feelings, and build confidence. Stories are crafted with child development experts to support emotional growth through engaging narratives where your child makes meaningful choices that shape the adventure. ~ Custom Characters & Social Stories ~ Create characters that reflect your child's world—friends, family, and interests—or choose from our diverse cast. Perfect for creating social stories that help children navigate real-world situations and relationships through interactive storytelling. ~ Educational Bedtime Stories That Adapt ~ With 5 reading levels, these educational stories grow with your child from toddler to independent reader. Each personalized bedtime story combines learning with entertainment, making bedtime something kids actually look forward to. ~ Interactive Stories for Skill Building ~ Children practice problem-solving, empathy, and emotional regulation through choose-your-own-adventure gameplay. Every interactive story session builds confidence while teaching valuable life skills through engaging, child-led narrative experiences. ~ Safe & Expert-Approved ~ Built by a mom and former Google for Education leader. Every image is parent-reviewed, and all educational content is developed with early childhood experts to ensure age-appropriate learning. ~ What parents love ~ "As a preschool teacher experiencing firsthand the different ways change can impact children, and as a mom of a neurodivergent child transitioning to kindergarten, the kindergarten story has been a super helpful tool to prepare my son for this change. While we build the story together, even for my "non-verbal" son who is expressing a few words, he was able to express the part that was more difficult for him about this new transition BECAUSE of how the book interaction interested him. "It gave me the information I needed to know what he was most anxious about and where I can reassure him more, it was a way for my son to be heard and express his feelings through the fun of storytelling. This helps children prepare visually for a new transition, and while children are resilient, these types of stories can help them to know what to expect, give them security and reassurance to be happy and thrive." - Maestra Ana "As a parent, my favorite thing about Wanderly is the ability to use the app as a tool to connect with my son. He is an amazing kid who struggles with big feelings and his reactions to them. The stories in Wanderly give us a way to talk about dealing with those feelings when things are calm and we are connected. When he is in a hard moment, we can use language he has chosen from Wanderly to help him. It's really such a beautiful thing to have another way to connect with my kid in a low pressure situation. "There are so many different things to get from Wanderly stories. You can simply have a silly adventure, learn something new about the world, create a thoughtful gift for a loved one, or tackle a behavioral issue in a fun way. It's truly one of my favorite bedtime activities and I love seeing what my kids will come up with." - Eliza, Mom of 2 Download today for social-emotional lessons your kids will actually want to practice! ## Key features - Personalized choose-your-own-adventure stories - Social emotional learning focus - Customizable characters - 5 reading levels - Printable keepsake books - Expert-developed content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual | $134.99 | per year | | 3 months | $44.99 | per 3 months | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderly-stories/id6475022201/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-07-27* My daughter loves choosing her own adventure path. Being able to choose her reading level feels like a great way to get mileage out of this app for a long time. ### 5/5 — Storytelling Magic!! *2024-07-27* My children adore Wanderly. They love the choose your own adventure style and mystical illustrations. Great for when I can’t think of a bedtime story ### 5/5 — Incredible *2024-07-27* My daughter loves this so much. Her friends think it’s so fun to make a story about themselves. Great fun reading for hours ### 5/5 — Delightful *2024-07-26* This is a super engaging app. The stories flow really well. There is no jerkiness introduced by the pause for choices. The pictures are beautiful and really keep the kids engaged. I love the print option so the child can “write” their own story and then have a real book. ### 5/5 — I just started using this app *2024-07-26* I’m very impressed with the ease with which I was able to write a fun (and colorful) story. I wrote one for my grandchild and can’t wait to share it with her. I look forward to watching her create her own ### 5/5 — Kids begged me to do Wanderly at bedtime *2024-07-25* At first I thought it was one of those bedtime ploys to stay up later, but when the request came again first thing in the morning I realized it was just genuine excitement about Wanderly. My two kiddos - ages 7 and 8 - had a blast selecting their adventure pals (they have the cutest “pets” that go on the adventure with them) and choosing the direction of the story every step of the way. I turned up the reading level today and it was neat to see my son work through a few new words and stick with it because he was so excited about his story. My kids love Ninjago, Dragon Masters, and Magic Treehouse - so if you’re kids are into those, they will love going on Wanderly adventures. The pictures are mind blowing, and personally are my favorite part. ### 5/5 — An instant hit with my 4 year old *2024-07-24* Ok, so I installed this yesterday, and I've already read 5 stories with my 4 year old. That's over an hours worth of time. Today he tried to negotiate to have me read 4 in a row... He's fully engaged, and takes his time over the choices - I think that and the funny moments in the stories are what have him hooked. He lost it when our cat (yes, you can include your pet in a story!) turned into a elephant. As a parent, it's whimsical and a welcome change from the regular books in rotation. I was initially unsure about using my phone to engage him during bedtime, but he entrallment quickly overcame that. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others. ### 5/5 — And instant hit with my 4 year old *2024-07-19* Ok, so I installed this yesterday, and I've already read 5 stories with my 4 year old. That's over an hours worth of time. Today he tried to negotiate to have me read 4 in a row... He's fully engaged, and takes his time over the choices - I think that and the funny moments in the stories are what have him hooked. He lost it when our cat (yes, you can include your pet in a story!) turned into a elephant. As a parent, it's whimsical and a welcome change from the regular books in rotation. I was initially unsure about using my phone to engage him during bedtime, but he entrallment quickly overcame that. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others. ### 5/5 — For families that love stories *2024-07-12* We gave both our daughters Wanderly books and they loved them. Our two year old calls it “her favorite book” and excitedly describes every illustration as we turn the pages. Our six year old reads them by herself for long stretches. As a father I feel good about giving them agency and letting them see themselves as the hero of the story. 100% recommend this app to anyone who wants to share stories with a child in their lives. ## Frequently asked questions about Wanderly Stories ### What is Wanderly Stories? Wanderly Stories creates personalized, interactive bedtime stories where children are the heroes. These stories are designed to help kids develop emotional skills, build confidence, and practice decision-making through engaging narratives. ### Does Wanderly Stories have ads? Yes, Wanderly Stories contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience. ### What are the subscription options for Wanderly Stories? Wanderly Stories offers a 3-month subscription for $44.99 and an annual subscription for $134.99. These plans provide access to premium features and content. ### What age rating is Wanderly Stories suitable for? Wanderly Stories is rated for ages 4 and up. The content is developed with early childhood experts to ensure it is age-appropriate and beneficial for young learners. ### Can I print stories from Wanderly Stories? Yes, you can print any personalized story from Wanderly Stories into a beautiful hardcover keepsake book. These books can feature your child's name on the cover and include custom illustrations. ### What devices does Wanderly Stories support? Wanderly Stories is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to provide an engaging experience across these Apple devices. ### How often is Wanderly Stories updated? The latest version of Wanderly Stories is 1.18, last updated on March 25, 2026. Updates typically include new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance the user experience. ### What makes Wanderly Stories unique for emotional development? Wanderly Stories focuses on social emotional learning by allowing children to make choices that shape the narrative, helping them explore feelings, practice empathy, and build confidence in a safe, interactive environment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.21 — 2026-08-25 Support for school pilots ### 1.20 — 2026-07-07 Minor improvements and bug fixes ### 1.19 — 2026-04-08 Minor improvements and fixes ### 1.18 — 2026-03-25 Quality improvements for story images ### 1.17 — 2026-02-28 Better organization of stories around topics, search, and "About this story" section ## Apps similar to Wanderly Stories | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Novel Writing, AI Story Writer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-writing-ai-story-writer/id6478595172) | 4.3 (191) | Free | Entertainment | | [AI Stories For Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-stories-for-kids/id6468922759) | 4.8 (34) | Free | Entertainment | | [Giant: Kid Learning Adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-kid-learning-adventures/id6741863447) | 4.8 (388) | Free | Entertainment | | [Minikin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minikin/id1592375702) | 5.0 (16) | Free | Entertainment | | [OWOW.ai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owowai/id6478813982) | 4.8 (143) | Free | Entertainment | | [Magic Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-story/id6502373931) | 4.0 (54) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [knixkids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knixkids) · [fabelly](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fabelly) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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