Comparison

BuxBox vs Kidbox | Create Stories

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BuxBox

Features
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BuxBox is a premium digital reading app for kids and families, bringing movie-inspired bedtime stories to life through beautifully written stories, immersive illustrations, and optional audio narration. Each story is designed to spark imagination while keeping bedtime calm, engaging, and screen-friendly. What you'll find inside BuxBox: • A growing library of original, movie-inspired kids' stories • New stories added regularly • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Optional read-along audio narration • Stories designed for kids — with a wink for parents • Works seamlessly across iPhone and iPad Designed for families BuxBox is built with a calm, modern interface inspired by the best of streaming apps — but made for reading. No ads. No clutter. Just great stories. Flexible access: Choose a subscription that fits your family and unlock the full BuxBox library with unlimited access. BuxBox is perfect for: • Bedtime routines • Independent reading • Shared reading with parents • Long car journeys or quiet time Download BuxBox and turn every night into story night. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kidbox | Create Stories

Explore a library of illustrated storybooks for children ages 2-8, created by educators and parents. Features read-aloud narration with word highlighting to build reading confidence and skills. Families can create profiles, follow favorite creators, and even order physical copies of beloved stories.

Highlights
  • Illustrated storybooks for ages 2-8
  • Read-aloud narration with word highlighting
  • Creator profiles and story following
  • Personalized bookshelves
  • Option to order physical books
  • COPPA-compliant privacy
  • Reader profiles for each child
Features
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Kidbox is the story-making machine that lets kids and parents create their own read-aloud storybooks. Create a fully custom story in as little as 5 minutes, complete with characters, places, plotlines and lessons from real life, and watch your kid fall in love with reading it. Use the magic camera to snap a photo of your kid, a pet or a favorite stuffed animal and put them right in the story. Think: • A one-of-a-kind adventure with your family pet • Learning to be brave at the first swim lesson • Overcoming fears on the plane to visit grandpa Kids can also make their own stories by mixing characters and objects from the Kidbox library, and every story they read earns a sticker for their next creation. No feeds, no autoplay, no ads. Strict guardrails and controlled prompts keep every story kid-safe. Love a story? Order it as a softcover or hardcover book, shipped straight to your door. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.kidbox.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.kidbox.dev/privacy

Screenshots

BuxBox4 screens
Kidbox | Create Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kidbox | Create Stories at none against BuxBox's shown. Kidbox | Create Stories also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BuxBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kidbox | Create Stories sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuxBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Kidbox | Create Stories every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BuxBox versus Kidbox | Create Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuxBoxKidbox | Create Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better97.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppie LimitedKidbox Corporation

Customer experience

BuxBox

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kidbox | Create Stories

All ratings134 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BuxBox

Subscriptions7
  • BuxBox Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weekly BuxBox 10$9.997 Days
  • Weekly 12$12.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • BuxBox Yearly 253 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Monthly 25$24.991 Month
  • BuxBox Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • BuxBox Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock a Story$2.99
5 purchases

Kidbox | Create Stories

Subscriptions3
  • Kidbox Family (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Kidbox Family (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Kidbox Family (Yearly)$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 5 More Kid Stories$7.99
  • 5 More Parent Stories$7.99

Questions

Is BuxBox free?
BuxBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kidbox | Create Stories free?
Kidbox | Create Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuxBox or Kidbox | Create Stories have ads?
BuxBox shows ads; Kidbox | Create Stories does not.
Which is updated more often, BuxBox or Kidbox | Create Stories?
BuxBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kidbox | Create Stories every 6 days. Most recently, BuxBox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Kidbox | Create Stories on October 28, 2026.

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