# StoryCorps

> Record, Podcast, Listen

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** StoryCorps, Inc
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 263,999
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (1,266 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-19
- **First published:** 2015-03-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps)
- **Website:** [http://archive.storycorps.org/](http://archive.storycorps.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://archive.storycorps.org/privacy-policy/](http://archive.storycorps.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

StoryCorps is a powerful Chrome extension designed to preserve and share the humanity in every conversation. Since 2003, it has enabled nearly 700,000 people nationwide to engage in meaningful storytelling. With this extension, you can conveniently listen to StoryCorps' award-winning podcasts and animations all in one place.

Users can record new conversations directly within the app or upload existing audio files. The tool supports joining special initiatives, such as Brightness In Black and Military Voices Initiative, helping deepen the impact of shared stories. Prepare for interviews with pre-populated or custom questions and explore the extensive Online Archive for themes that resonate with you. Experience storytelling that honors voices and fosters connection through StoryCorps.

## Rankings

- #139,283 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Allows users to conduct interviews
- Provides suggested questions to help users
- Has a mission that resonates with users

### Cons

- App is buggy and crashes frequently
- Difficult user interface with missing buttons
- Problems with saving and retrieving recordings
- Inconsistency in functionality across devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottlerocketapps.storycorps)