Hiro Stories vs MuseKat

Hiro Stories transforms young readers into the stars of their favorite stories! Jump into an immersive world of reading, acting, and creating! Choose from an expanding library of stories including classics like "Baby Shark" and "The Three Little Pigs” as well as original stories. Watch your young reader act out their favorite scenes and then see them star in their own short movie! Share your creation with friends and family. At Hiro Stories, we believe in meaningful screen time - that means: - Interactive Play: Don't just tap, tap, tap... interact act, act, act! Get up and dance on the world’s largest stage! Fly on the back of a great big dragon! Sing along with Baby Shark! Don't just watch the story, be IN THE STORY! - Inclusive by Design: At Hiro Stories, we believe that anyone and everyone should be able to picture themselves as the main character of the story. - No Artificial intelligence: Stories are meant to connect people to people, not people to machines. Every word and every drawing is made by a real person! - Private and Secure: The entire Hiro Stories experience happens on your device. No one has access to your stories unless you decide to share it with them. Pricing Information: $7.49 per month after a 3 day free trial $44.99 ($3.74 per month!) per year after a 7 day free trial. That’s a 50% discount! For more information about the Hiro Stories privacy policy, COPPA privacy policy, as well as to view the full End Users Licensing Agreement (EULA), please visit https://www.hirostories.com/coppa and https://www.hirostories.com/eula To cancel your account at any time, contact info@hirostories.com

MuseKat is a family learning companion that offers personalized audio stories about the world around you. Just snap a photo of any exhibit, landmark, or object, and MuseKat instantly creates playful, age-appropriate audio stories narrated by Miko the Meerkat—your family's endlessly curious guide. Ideal for museum visits, park adventures, historical landmarks, or even exploring art at home, MuseKat is an app for parents to spark imagination and keeps kids engaged and curious about the worlds around them. Take photos with your family throughout your day to learn about objects in the world around you, then summarize your day of learning with curiosity questions and an activity to do at home with your child later. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a profile for your young learner or family. 2. Snap a photo of something intriguing—a painting, fossil, statue, or even a tree. 3. Capture a photo of any labels or descriptions (if available). 4. Receive a customized, delightful audio story right away. 5. Keep the conversation going with your child with additional questions and prompts. WHY FAMILIES LOVE MUSEKAT: Screen-Light Engagement: Audio-first storytelling helps kids explore without distractions. (Parents stay on device, kids hear about the world in headphones.) Use Anywhere: Works seamlessly at museums, parks, your neighborhood, or even your living room. Age-Personalized Stories: Perfectly tailored content for toddlers, early readers, and curious tweens. Educational & Fun: Encourages observation, critical thinking, and curiosity. Parent-Friendly Prompts: Extend learning beyond each visit with easy-to-use activities. Learning Logs: Save and revisit your child’s discoveries anytime. MuseKat is free to try—just bring headphones and your curiosity! Please note: MuseKat using generative artificial intelligence to create real-time stories, it is intended for parent use and supervision with your children. Ready to explore with Miko? Questions or feedback? Say hello at hello@musekat.com.