# Bedtime Stories vs Aralan

The clearest difference is rating: Aralan at 5.0 against Bedtime Stories's 4.5. Aralan also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.3). Bedtime Stories's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and device support. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedtime Stories sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aralan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aralan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedtime Stories has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedtime Stories | Aralan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-stories-learn-to-read/id467067115/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aralan/id6473075125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 453 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/352738525) | [845a LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718369996) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedtime Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-stories-learn-to-read/id467067115)

This app offers a digital library of over 240 stories for children, including fables, fairy tales, and early reading books. It features interactive elements and two reading modes to enhance literacy and listening skills, making storytime an engaging learning experience for young children.

**Highlights:** 240+ stories including fables and fairy tales, 'Read By Myself' and 'Read For Me' modes, Interactive animations and characters, Word highlighting for easy reading, Achievements and rewards system, Recommended story suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access - All Stories | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access - All Stories | $6.99 | per month |
| KidloLand+ Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Stories for Kids - 6 months | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Access - All Stories | $19.99 | per year |
| Bedtime Stories Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access - All Stories | $49.99 | per year |
| KidloLand+ Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Popular Fables | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Popular Fables - 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids
- 🤗 Wonderful for learning
- 🎉 Good customer service
- 🙌 Engaging stories
- 💤 Helps kids sleep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Loud background music
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Login issues
- Subscription not working
- Inability to access paid content
- Repeated prompts for parent mode

**Requested features**

- More free stories
- Ability to mute background music
- Improved subscription management
- Casting to TV
- More interactive features


### Aralan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aralan/id6473075125)

This platform connects you with successful peers to learn from their experiences and strategies. Engage in courses and communities led by high achievers to gain practical advice and accelerate your personal growth.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer learning, Courses led by achievers, Community discussions, Actionable advice, Personal growth focus, Knowledge exchange

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FashionMarketingtoPRAgency | Free | one-time |
| DontBuyCameraIfCantDoThisFirst | Free | one-time |
| ResearchProspectEfficiently | $9.00 | one-time |
| How I Wrote A Script In 5 Days | $12.00 | one-time |
| HowISoldOutMyOwnComedyTour | $12.00 | one-time |
| BackUpiPhonetoHardDrive | $19.00 | one-time |
| ColdDM/EmailYourWaytoaClient | $29.00 | one-time |
| A Guide to Vanity URLs | $29.00 | one-time |
| FilmingEditingOwnTalkingHead | $99.00 | one-time |
| VOGUEShootfromStarttoFinish | $249.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedtime Stories free?

Bedtime Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aralan free?

Aralan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bedtime Stories or Aralan?

Aralan is rated higher. Bedtime Stories averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Aralan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*