# Baby Einstein: Storytime

> Explore early learning concepts with 12 engaging interactive stories.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playdate.babyeinstein`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PlayDate Digital Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 90,858
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (162 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2020-11-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 729 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdate.babyeinstein)
- **Website:** [http://playdatedigital.com/](http://playdatedigital.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://playdatedigital.com/privacy-policy/](https://playdatedigital.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Baby Einstein: Storytime is an engaging interactive app designed to ignite curiosity and early learning in babies and toddlers. Featuring 12 vibrant books hosted by animated animal friends, it introduces young learners to key concepts in Science, Nature, Art, Numeracy, Animals, and Music using multisensorial experiences. Each story incorporates classical music adapted for little ears from renowned composers such as Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, enriching the learning environment.

The app follows the Baby Einstein learning philosophy, promoting creativity and confidence through playful exploration. Features include "Read to Me" and "Auto-Play" modes, narrated scenes with word highlighting, offline reading after download, and simple, safe interactions designed for young children. Start with the free story "Water, Water, Everywhere" to see your child's curiosity soar!

## Rankings

- #230,213 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playdate.babyeinstein.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's interactive features, auto-play mode, and ability to create custom stories, which engage toddlers and offer convenience for parents. However, many users express frustration over the app requiring payment after only one free story, despite being advertised as free. Frequent crashes and freezes negatively impact usability, and some content inconsistencies like switched song names were noted. Overall, while the app is enjoyable for babies, technical issues and limited free content are common concerns.

### Pros

- Interactive and engaging for toddlers
- Includes an auto-play feature
- Allows creation of custom stories with backgrounds and stickers
- Provides convenience by reading stories aloud when parents can't
- Nostalgic appeal

### Cons

- Requires payment after reading one free story despite being advertised as free
- App frequently crashes and freezes during use
- Some song names are switched or incorrect
- Limited free content available

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