Sandi's List vs StreamBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sandi's List
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Two parts of this are now wrong for 4.0 and will contradict your "no data collected" privacy label — the Cloud Sync section is the big one, and there are two smaller factual drifts. Let me give you a corrected version you can paste, then explain the changes so you can adjust to taste. The critical fix: the entire Cloud Sync paragraph describes the 3.x architecture you removed — "encrypted cloud storage," "local encryption before transmission." Leaving that in is the single most likely thing to get 4.0 rejected, because a reviewer reading "encrypted cloud storage" next to a privacy label saying "no data collected" sees a direct contradiction. It has to be rewritten to the Wi-Fi sync reality. Here's the corrected description: Sandi's List – Available on iOS and macOS Your personal book library, beautifully organized. Visual Experience Enjoy a stunning interface with optional Liquid Glass effects, dark and light themes, and smooth animations throughout. View your collection your way with masonry grids, cover galleries, calendar views, and customizable list layouts. Effortless Organization Import your library from a CSV file or add books by scanning barcodes — individually or in batches — using Open Library lookup. Filter, sort, and search across multiple fields with saveable configurations. Track Your Reading Log unlimited reading sessions per book — perfect for re-reads or tracking progress over time. Monitor books in progress, completed reads, loans, and borrowings. View your reading statistics with interactive charts showing books read, pages consumed, and trends over time. Calendar Integration See your reading history at a glance with the calendar view — track when books were added, purchased, started, and finished. Private by Design Your library lives entirely on your device — no account, no cloud, and no internet required. When you want to sync between your own devices, Sandi's List connects them directly over your local Wi-Fi network, so your data never passes through a server. You stay in complete control of your information. Comprehensive Editing Edit book details with customizable layouts and an enhanced image editor featuring filters, text overlay, emoji, and painting tools. Add unlimited notes, quotes, and flashcards to any book with full rich-text formatting. Take a Break Challenge yourself with Book Hangman, Word Search, or the Book Cover Jigsaw Puzzle — all featuring titles from your own collection. Export & Backup Export selected books to CSV, Excel, or JSON. Full backup and restore preserves everything including cover images. Personalize Everything Customize themes, colors, fonts, animations, and tap actions. Quick scroll navigation gets you through large libraries instantly.
StreamBook
This interactive reading app for children aged 4-10 transforms storytime into an adventure. Kids can swipe through a feed of stories, listen to narration with highlighted text, and make choices that affect the plot and ending, fostering reading confidence and engagement.
- Interactive branching story engine
- Read-along narration with word highlighting
- Choice-driven plot and endings
- Personalized age and reading level settings
- Multiple user profiles
- Curated library of classic and original tales
- Ad-free and COPPA compliant
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STREAMBOOK TURNS READING INTO AN ADVENTURE StreamBook is an interactive reading feed for kids 4-10. Swipe, listen, and choose what happens next. Highlighted text plus narration turns passive screen time into real reading confidence. WHY KIDS LOVE IT • They control the story: choices change the ending and create instant replay value. • Replay your favorite stories: Explore different choices and unlock all the endings. • Swipe friendly feed: quick to start, easy to keep exploring new story cards. • Read along narration: professional voices with word highlighting guide emerging readers. • Vivid illustrations: full screen art and subtle motion keep attention on the story world. • Just right length: adjustable story length and adaptive pacing fit any attention span. • Collect all endings: branching paths encourage rereads that reinforce vocabulary and fluency. WHY PARENTS TRUST IT • Instill values: Seamlessly customize stories to introduce topics and lessons that matter to your family: from kindness and perseverance to sharing. Turn any tale into a personalized teachable moment. • Literacy support: audio plus highlight pairing builds decoding, recognition, fluency, comprehension. • Personalization: set age, reading level, narration style, and ideal story length in one tap. • Multiple profiles: You can create one profile for each of your kids, ensuring a personalized experience for everyone. • Positive habit forming: agency and fast onramp keep kids returning voluntarily. • 100% private and safe: no ads, no external links, zero data collection. • COPPA compliant from day one. • Curated library: classic tales and fresh originals vetted for quality and age fit. • Productive screen time: active decision making beats passive video watching. CORE FEATURES • Branching interactive story engine • Read aloud with synchronized word highlighting • Swipe interface adapted for kids • Adjustable age and reading level settings • Multiple narrator voices (male and female) • Growing library updated regularly • Offline reading (coming soon) • Multilingual support (coming soon) • Optional comprehension quizzes (planned) HOW IT WORKS • Pick a story card in the feed. • Listen and follow the highlighted text. • Make choices at key points to shape the plot. • Unlock a unique ending, then replay your story to explore alternate paths. • Reread to build fluency and confidence. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING Start with a 7 day full access free trial. Continue with unlimited interactive stories for $9.99 per month. Auto renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK • Have ideas or need help: teambluexagon@gmail.com. We love hearing from families. • Privacy Policy: https://www.makereadingfun.org/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ready to turn screen time into joyful reading time? Download StreamBook and start your child’s next adventure now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandi's List at none against StreamBook's 1. Sandi's List also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). StreamBook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StreamBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Sandi's List asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sandi's List ships an update every 7 months, StreamBook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sandi's List | StreamBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shane Stump | Blue Hexagon LLC |
In-app purchases
Sandi's List
No in-app purchases
StreamBook
- Plus Monthly$9.991 Month









