# HelloStory: Japanese Stories

> Read Japanese stories with translations and native audio recordings!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hellostory`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** YuSpeak
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 7,205
- **Rating:** 4.91 / 5 (213 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2025-05-17
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hellostory)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.yuspeak.com/hellostory/privacy.html](https://www.yuspeak.com/hellostory/privacy.html)

## Description

HelloStory helps you truly use the Japanese you&#39;ve learned by reading stories at your level—and it&#39;s completely free.<br><br>As a graded reading app, HelloStory offers a wide variety of stories tailored to different JLPT levels, helping you apply Japanese effectively while mastering natural expressions.<br><br>Our features help you not only read but truly understand each story:<br><br>★ Dive into Stories of Your Level<br>Enjoy engaging tales across a wide range of topics, crafted by experienced native authors to reflect real, natural Japanese.<br><br>★ Instant Understanding Made Easy<br>Access professional, bilingual translations for every word and sentence—no more guessing, just clear meaning in real time.<br><br>★ Listen and Learn Naturally<br>Immerse yourself in audio recordings by native speakers. Sharpen your listening skills and perfect your pronunciation effortlessly.<br><br>★ Multiple Display Modes<br>Toggle between Kanji, Hiragana, or Romaji to help you recognize and read Japanese characters with confidence.<br><br>★ Save and Master Challenging Words<br>Add tricky vocabulary to your personalized wordlist. Our AI-powered flashcards prioritize what you need most, ensuring focused review and long-term retention.<br><br>★ Completely Free<br>All stories and features are available at no cost—no hidden fees, no clickbait.<br><br>Start reading to boost your Japanese skills today with HelloStory!<br><br>------------------------------------------------<br><br>Have any questions? Feel free to contact us at support@yuspeak.com<br>Privacy Policy: https://www.yuspeak.com/hellostory/privacy.html<br>Terms of Use: https://www.yuspeak.com/hellostory/terms.html

## Rankings

- #631,005 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.hellostory.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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