Shortly Stories・Watch & Listen
Explore Immersive Short Series
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
See with your ears. Feel with your eyes.
Shortly Stories is an immersive blend of audio-novels and visual storytelling — a new way to experience stories when watching a full video is too much, but just listening isn’t enough. It’s the perfect “in-between” format: like a comic brought to life, or an audiobook you can actually watch.
Whether you’re commuting, relaxing, resting your eyes, or just want something engaging in the background — Shortly Stories delivers an effortless, cinematic reading experience powered by AI.
A New Kind of Storytelling
Shortly Stories combines rich narration, subtle motion, and stylized visuals to create a unique hybrid format we call Visual Audiobooks.
It’s not a series, not a podcast, not a comic — it’s all of them at once.
Listen like an audiobook
Watch like a visual novel
Feel immersed like you’re inside the scene
Perfect for Any Moment
Shortly Stories is designed for moments when:
watching a full video is inconvenient
podcasts feel too passive
your eyes need rest
you want something engaging but effortless
It’s entertainment that fits your lifestyle, not the other way around.
AI-Enhanced Visuals
Every story is paired with expressive, atmospheric images in styles ranging from anime to modern illustration. Think of it as a living comic book, driven by sound and emotion.
Performance-Driven Audio
Hear characters come alive through voice, ambience, and subtle soundscapes.
No overstimulation, no loud effects — just immersive storytelling.
A Library That Grows Daily
Explore an ever-expanding collection of genres:
Romance
Drama
Fantasy
Thriller
Mystery
Sci-fi
Horror
…and more arriving every day.
Each story is crafted to be consumed in short, satisfying sessions — perfect for both quick breaks and deep dives.
Create Your Own Playlists
Build custom playlists of your favorite novellas.
Group stories by mood, genre, time of day — or create a personal “Story Queue” for your next commute or evening routine.
Why People Love Shortly Stories
“Feels like watching an audiobook.”
“Perfect for when I want something engaging without staring at a screen.”
“Like a comic that breathes.”
“I finally have something immersive for my walks and commutes.”
Designed for Comfort
Shortly Stories is intentionally calm, minimal, and eye-friendly.
Enjoy stories without bright flashes, visual clutter, or overwhelming animation.
Your New Story Habit Starts Here
Rediscover storytelling in a way that’s fresh, effortless, and deeply immersive.
Shortly Stories turns every spare moment into something meaningful.
Press play — and let your imagination do the watching.
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Shortly Stories is here!
Welcome to the our app — an immersive blend of audio-novels and visual storytelling. Experience a new "in-between" format: like an audiobook you can actually watch, or a comic brought to life.
What’s inside:
Visual Audiobooks: A unique hybrid of rich narration, atmospheric soundscapes, and AI-enhanced stylized visuals.
Immersive Library: Explore a growing collection of short-form stories across Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, Sci-fi, and more.
Custom Playlists: Build your own "Story Queue" and group novellas by mood, genre, or your daily routine.
Effortless Experience: Designed for moments when you want something engaging but screen-friendly—perfect for commutes, walks, or resting your eyes.
Subscription Options: Enjoy free episodes or unlock unlimited access to our entire library.
This is just the beginning — more content and features are coming soon!
The developer, Gamegears Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Gamegears Limited
- Size
- 79.6 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 10 more
- English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- VIP Yearly Subscription $99.99
- VIP Weekly Subscription $9.99
- Copyright
- © Gamegears Limited