Best Bedtime Story Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 250+ bedtime story apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Bedtime Story Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Little Stories: Bedtime BooksLittle Stories: Bedtime BooksFree4.7★ (45K)NoYesAug 2026
2Bedtime Stories for Baby, KidsBedtime Stories for Baby, KidsFreeNoYesMay 2026
3The Bedtime Story AppThe Bedtime Story AppFreeNoNoMay 2026
4Slumber-Calm Stories for SleepSlumber-Calm Stories for SleepFree4.7★ (27K)NoYesAug 2026
5Bedtime Stories: Learn To ReadBedtime Stories: Learn To ReadFree4.5★ (17K)NoYesAug 2026
6Snoozly: Kids Bedtime StoriesSnoozly: Kids Bedtime StoriesFree5.0★ (31)NoYesJul 2026
7Souffleur de RêvesSouffleur de RêvesFree4.3★ (27)NoYesAug 2026
8My Bedtime StoriesMy Bedtime StoriesFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Bedtime Story

Little Stories: Bedtime Books#1

Little Stories: Bedtime Books by Diveo Media

Calm Fairy Tales for Kids
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.7😊(45K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create personalized storybooks where your child is the star, with custom illustrations and soundtracks. Record your own voice to make unique audiobooks for bedtime. A collection of enchanting tales designed to foster a love of reading.

What We Love

  • 👍 Engaging stories
  • 🎨 Beautiful illustrations
  • 🎉 Personalized with child's name
  • 🌙 Helps with bedtime routine

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid content model, limited free stories
  • 🔤 Poorly written stories with grammar issues
  • 🗣️ Lack of narration/voice-over options

More Bedtime Story apps to explore

4
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Fall Asleep in 5 Minutes
Free

This app offers a collection of calming stories and meditations designed to help users fall asleep quickly and beat insomnia. It features customizable soundscapes and guided sessions to promote deep relaxation and a peaceful night's rest.

Large library of sleep meditations and storiesGuided mindfulness and hypnosis techniquesCustomizable nature sounds with volume control
💪 Health & Fitness
(27K)
freemium
5
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Storytime Story Books for Kids
Free

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.

240+ stories including fables and fairy tales'Read By Myself' and 'Read For Me' modesInteractive animations and characters
📚 Education
(17K)
freemium
6
Snoozly: Kids Bedtime Stories
Snoozly: Kids Bedtime Stories
Snoozly: Kids Bedtime Stories
Calm Interactive Stories
Free

Create peaceful, screen-free bedtime routines with a library of soothing and engaging stories for children. This app offers both audio and text formats, including AI-generated custom stories and the ability to record your own voice for a comforting experience.

AI-generated custom storiesInteractive storytellingRecord your voice feature
📚 Books
(31)
free with in-app purchases
7
Souffleur de Rêves
Souffleur de Rêves
Souffleur de Rêves
by AUDIOMAGINE
Free

This app offers a vast library of over 1200 original audio stories and texts for children aged 3 to 12. Designed by early childhood experts, it provides screen-free entertainment and educational content to foster imagination, understanding, and confidence. Stories are age-appropriate, safe, and cover various themes to support children's growth and development.

1200+ original audio stories100+ series with episodes and seasons900+ texts to read aloud
🎬 Entertainment
(27)
subscription
8
My Bedtime Stories
My Bedtime Stories
My Bedtime Stories
Personalised bedtime tales
Free

Create personalized bedtime stories for children in under a minute. Simply add your child's name and a favorite theme to generate a gentle, illustrated tale designed to calm and engage them, making bedtime routines smoother and more joyful.

Personalized story creationChild's name and favorite themesGentle, illustrated tales
📚 Books
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
MoonTales BedTime Stories
MoonTales BedTime Stories
MoonTales BedTime Stories
Bedtime Sleep Stories
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
10
Appayi Bedtime Stories
Appayi Bedtime Stories
Appayi Bedtime Stories
by Praveen Alagar
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
11
DreamTeller: Bedtime Stories
DreamTeller: Bedtime Stories
DreamTeller: Bedtime Stories
by Alper Emir
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Cozy Kids: Bedtime Stories
Cozy Kids: Bedtime Stories
Cozy Kids: Bedtime Stories
Narrated Audio Tales, Ages 3–8
Free
📚 Books
(0)
13
BedTimeStories-BedTime Stories
BedTimeStories-BedTime Stories
BedTimeStories-BedTime Stories
Learning through Stories
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Cozytale - Bedtime Stories
Cozytale - Bedtime Stories
Cozytale - Bedtime Stories
AI Stories for Bedtime Reading
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Bedtime Story Magic
Bedtime Story Magic
Bedtime Story Magic
Magical bedtime stories
Free
📚 Books
(0)
16
Fairy Tales ~ Bedtime Stories
Fairy Tales ~ Bedtime Stories
Fairy Tales ~ Bedtime Stories
Interactive Books for Children
Free

Explore a collection of classic fairy tales and interactive mini-games designed to make reading fun for children. Features include read-to-me modes, animated characters, and offline access. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to develop early literacy skills.

Interactive mini-gamesRead to Me modeRead it Myself mode
📚 Books
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Snoozy - AI Bedtime Stories
Snoozy - AI Bedtime Stories
Snoozy - AI Bedtime Stories
by Pushpank Katare
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
Nini - AI Bedtime Stories
Nini - AI Bedtime Stories
Nini - AI Bedtime Stories
Your Bedtime Sleep Companion
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Bubble's Bedtime Story
Bubble's Bedtime Story
Bubble's Bedtime Story
Magic Murmurs Before Midnight
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Bedtime Stories with Bear
Bedtime Stories with Bear
Bedtime Stories with Bear
Smart Tales for Kids’ Sleep
Free
📚 Books
(0)

FAQ about Bedtime Story

What are the best bedtime story apps for iPhone?
Little Stories: Bedtime Books tops our bedtime story apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 45K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top bedtime story apps we rank are free to download, including Little Stories: Bedtime Books and Bedtime Stories for Baby, Kids.
Little Stories: Bedtime Books has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ bedtime story apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Little Stories is an app that creates personalized storybooks for children. You can input your child's name and gender to have them featured as the main character in beautifully illustrated tales. The app also includes original soundtracks and allows you to record your own voice to create custom audiobooks.
Stories are thoughtfully crafted by human authors and illustrators, avoiding generative AI. The process involves searching for unique stories, creating storyboards, matching illustrators to stories, composing original music, and translating stories into multiple languages. This ensures a high-quality and personal experience for each book.