The app
Is it free?
Yes, The Dream Box is free! Just install it and you’re good to go: you get dozens of stories and The Magician right away.
Premium unlocks the whole library, all of The Magician’s heroes, and unlimited quizzes and story sequels: see our plans.
Does the app have ads?
No, there are no ads at all. We wanted a pretty, simple app that’s nice to use: no room for ads!
Do I need to create an account?
No, no account needed. Once the app is installed, you get the stories right away.
Which devices does the app work on?
On phones and tablets, Android as well as iPhone and iPad: App Store and Google Play.
Is it safe for my child?
No need to worry: our algorithm always writes positive stories made for children. Even with a villain, the story stays playful and fun to read or listen to.
What age is it for?
If we really have to give a number, from 0 to 12. But in the end, there’s no age limit: babies listen without touching the app, younger children listen, read or create their own stories, and older ones read them to the little ones. There’s something for everyone!
Can we listen to the stories in another language?
Yes! It’s even a great way to get your child used to another language. The app speaks French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. To switch, go to the app settings, under “Language”.
The stories
Screens are bad for kids. What can I do?
We think exactly the same. That’s why you can listen to the stories with the screen off and the phone locked. You can also play a story on repeat (settings, “Loop playback”) while your child falls asleep.
My child can’t read yet. What can I do?
Every story is read aloud in the app: just listen! You can also read the story to your child yourself, or let their brother or sister do the reading, for a lovely family moment together.
Is there an offline mode?
Yes! As soon as you open a story, it downloads and stays available without a connection. Perfect for keeping busy, even on a plane. The Magician, however, needs an internet connection.
How long is a story?
There’s something for every taste, from a few seconds to almost 10 minutes. The length is shown on each cover, and two sections gather the “Very small stories” and the “Looong stories”.
I’m worried about phone waves. Is there a risk for my child?
All phones on sale follow strict rules, set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). And the stories can also be played offline, in airplane mode.
Can we listen to the stories in the car or on the TV?
On Android, yes: with Android Auto, your stories show up on the car screen, and with Google Cast, you send them to the TV or a speaker.
I love a story. How can I share it?
On the story, a share button is waiting for you at the top right. Choose how to share it, and off you go!
The Magician
What is The Magician?
It’s the name of the feature that creates tailor-made stories in a few taps, as if by magic! Your child picks a hero, a place and a funny object… and there’s their story. There are more than 100 heroes, 10 of them included in the free version.
Can I create a hero based on my child?
Yes: in The Magician, you create your own hero, with your child’s first name. One hero in the free version, up to 11 with Premium.
Subscription and promo codes
How do I use my promo code?
Choose a plan on the subscription screen (settings, “Subscribe”), then use your code as your payment method: you have nothing to pay. On Android, tap the payment method Google Play suggests, then “Redeem code”.
I entered a promo code, but it didn’t work. What can I do?
On Android, open Google Play, go to your notifications and offers, and tap “Subscribe” on the offer to activate your code (you won’t have to pay anything).
I subscribed, but my subscription is gone!
Go to the settings, then “Subscribe”: the button to restore your subscription is at the bottom of the screen. Also check that you’re signed in with the same Google or Apple account as when you bought it, that the subscription does show up in your account’s subscriptions, and that your payment method is still valid.
I’m subscribed, but some features are still locked. What can I do?
Restore your subscription from the app settings (“Subscribe”, then the button at the very bottom).
Is there a referral program?
Yes! If you show us that one of your friends has subscribed, we’ll send you a promo code for a free month of subscription. Write to us from the Contact page.
Little tweaks
The background music is too loud. What can I do?
Don’t worry: in the settings, “Volume of background music” is easy to turn down, all the way to zero if you only want to hear the voice.
The text isn’t easy to read. What can I do?
In the app settings, you choose the text size and its color. Easy, right?
The text scrolls along with the audio. How do I stop it?
While listening, a button at the bottom left of the screen turns automatic scrolling on or off.
The project
I love writing or reading stories. Can I contribute?
Of course! Write to us from the Contact page, ideally with a link to a story you’ve written or read, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.