# Zoog: Magical Storytime

> Bedtime stories from anywhere

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1534413894](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1534413894)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1534413894`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZOOG.A.I LTD
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (20,361 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-01
- **First published:** 2021-02-17
- **Size:** 191 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoog-magical-storytime/id1534413894)
- **Website:** [https://www.getzoog.com/](https://www.getzoog.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.getzoog.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.getzoog.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Zoog brings families closer through storytelling and interactive creations. Read-aloud books with augmented reality masks, filters, and music; sing lullabies and children's songs; and send immersive greeting cards starring you. It is perfect for grandparents, traveling parents, educators, and kids seeking engaging, shared moments.

Key features include cross-device recording and sharing, a family memory archive that stores memories forever, quick-preview filters, large-font reading, and video responses that capture recipients' reactions. With weekly new titles from top-rated authors and reading requests, Zoog makes storytelling and learning a delightful, ongoing journey.

## Rankings

- #11,278 — Overall
- #52 — magic

## Review summary

Zoog is loved for enabling long-distance family connections with easy, entertaining storytelling that kids enjoy. However, several recurring issues undermine the experience: billing and renewal problems, crashes on various devices, saving/exporting videos lag, and slow or unresponsive support. The concept is strong and emotionally rewarding, but stability and billing transparency need improvement.

### Pros

- Keeps distant grandchildren connected with fun, personalized stories, jokes, and songs.
- Easy to record and send content; kids love watching and hearing grandparents.
- Provides strong emotional value by staying in touch with loved ones across distances.
- User-friendly interface and intuitive navigation that makes creating and sending videos simple.

### Cons

- Subscription billing issues including surprise renewals, price increases, and refunds.
- App crashes/force closes on multiple devices after updates.
- Laggy video saving/exporting and inability to save locally (needs a shareable link).
- Limited or slow customer support (reports of slow responses and being ghosted).

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