Retold
Retold is a mobile app that captures family stories by recording a loved one's voice as they tell a tale, then automatically generates a simple animated film with stic…
Our verdict
Who should look elsewhere
Limited to iPhone initially, with Android access requiring manual invitation.
Pros
- +Preserves the unique voice and personality of the storyteller.
- +Simple and accessible for non-technical users, especially older family members.
- +Creates a lasting, shareable keepsake for future generations.
Cons
- −Limited to iPhone initially, with Android access requiring manual invitation.
- −Animation style is intentionally simple and may not appeal to those seeking polished visuals.
- −Freemium
- −Animation
- −Video & Media
Key features
- ✓One-tap voice recording with no forms or typing.
- ✓Automatic animation generation from voice narration.
- ✓Family shelf for storing and organizing multiple stories.
- ✓Playback of stories in the original storyteller's voice.
- ✓Free tier for up to five stories.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Keep up to five stories; Voice, drawings, the lot |
| Most families (Yearly) | $39.99 | month | As many stories as you like; The whole family can watch; Yours forever — even if you stop paying |
| Monthly | $5.99 | month | As many stories as you like; The whole family can watch; Yours forever — even if you stop paying |
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