Best Short Stories For Kids Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ short stories for kids 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 Short Stories For Kids Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Short Stories For KidsShort Stories For KidsFree2.8★ (16)NoYesNov 2026
2Learn to Read: Early ReadersLearn to Read: Early ReadersFree4.8★ (480)NoYesNov 2026
3Little Stories: Bedtime BooksLittle Stories: Bedtime BooksFree4.6★ (47K)NoYesNov 2026
4Lovely Short Stories for KidsLovely Short Stories for KidsFree—NoYesAug 2026
5Short stories in EnglishShort stories in EnglishFree—YesNoMay 2026
6English short storiesEnglish short storiesFree1.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
7Popular English Short StoriesPopular English Short StoriesFree4.6★ (332)NoNoNov 2026
8Bedtime Stories: Learn To ReadBedtime Stories: Learn To ReadFree4.5★ (17K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Short Stories For Kids

Short Stories For Kids#1

Short Stories For Kids by Touchzing Media

Children's Bedtime Storybook
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
2.8(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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An interactive audio storybook app featuring five engaging short stories for young children. It offers colorful animations, fun characters, and simple language to make reading enjoyable and educational. Children can choose to have stories read to them or read independently, learning valuable morals along the way.

Learn to Read: Early Readers#2

Learn to Read: Early Readers by EDUTECO LEARNING SL

Short, simple stories for kids
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8(480 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a collection of short, simple storybooks designed for early readers. It provides on-page audio for fluent reading and word-by-word pronunciation support. Illustrations on every page aid comprehension, making it a great tool for building reading confidence.

Little Stories: Bedtime Books#3

Little Stories: Bedtime Books by Diveo Media

Storytime: Read-Aloud for Kids
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😊(47K 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
  • 🧠 Educational and promotes reading
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoyable for the whole family

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Short Stories For Kids

What are the best short stories for kids apps for iPhone?
Short Stories For Kids tops our short stories for kids apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.8-star average from 16 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top short stories for kids apps we rank are free to download, including Short Stories For Kids and Learn to Read: Early Readers.
Short Stories For Kids has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ short stories for kids apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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