# Monkey Stories:Books & Reading

> English learning app for kids

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1236664909](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1236664909)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1236664909`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Early Start Co. Ltd
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,049 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.53
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2017-09-17
- **Size:** 219 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monkey-stories-books-reading/id1236664909)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.monkeyenglish.net/en/policy-app](https://www.monkeyenglish.net/en/policy-app)

## Description

Monkey Stories: Books & Reading is an engaging English-learning app for kids aged 2-10, combining 430+ audiobooks and 1,100+ interactive stories to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It features AI-powered voice recognition, timed listening, subtitles with word highlighting, and printable worksheets to reinforce learning.

Designed for use at home, the app offers weekly content updates, high interactivity, and a child-friendly learning path. With millions of users across 108 countries and a track record of awards, it provides a trusted, effective platform for early language development.

## Rankings

- #53,986 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews praise the app for engaging, educational content and kid-friendly visuals, but complain about frequent crashes, subscription/billing issues, and restricted access under paid plans. The app is valued for its reading-supporting content, yet stability and better support are needed.

### Pros

- Kids are engaged and enjoy reading stories; they stay occupied for hours.
- Educational value: helps children learn to read and understand morals.
- Easy to use for young children with approachable content.
- Graphics/visuals are engaging and appealing for kids.
- Variety of interactive activities and games that support learning.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and app instability that interrupt learning.
- Subscription and payment issues: repeated prompts to pay, activation problems across devices, and poor customer support.
- Perceived access limitations (one lesson per day / not unlimited) under a paid plan.
- Account/device syncing problems and activation delays for subscriptions on multiple devices.

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