CalmTales - Bedtime Stories
Therapeutic Stories for Autism
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Bedtime stories that finally work — personalized for your child's interests, words, and sensory needs. Try free for 7 days.
BEDTIME DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A BATTLE
Exhausted from nightly meltdowns? Looking for a calming sleep routine that actually works? Calm Tales was built by a parent who lived this and created a tool that actually helps.
A STORYTELLING TOOL FOR PARENTS, NOT SCREEN TIME FOR KIDS
Calm Tales is designed for YOU - the parent. You generate personalized stories and read them aloud to your child at bedtime. This isn't screen time for kids - it's a therapeutic storytelling companion that helps you create calm bedtime moments.
DESIGNED FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, LOVED BY ALL
Created specifically for autistic children who repeat words (echolalia), need predictability, and have intense interests. Parents tell us these techniques work beautifully for any child who finds bedtime difficult.
What makes us different:
- Echolalia Integration: Repetitive words like "choo choo" or "blast off" become meaningful story elements - honored as communication, not problems to fix
- Special Interest Focus: Stories built around trains, dinosaurs, space - whatever your child loves
- Predictable Structure: Same calming arc every time with gentle variations that reduce anxiety
- Therapeutic Techniques: CBT and hypnotherapy principles woven into soothing narratives
PERSONALIZED FOR EACH CHILD
Create detailed profiles in minutes:
- Select their special interests
- Enter their repetitive words and phrases
- Choose sensory preferences
- Set story length for their attention span
Every story honors how YOUR child communicates.
FEATURES FOR REAL BEDTIMES
- Soothing Background Sounds - Rain, ocean, white noise, forest, and night ambience. Layer with stories or use on their own for sensory-friendly calm.
- Optional Watercolor Illustrations - Calming artwork that enhances bedtime without overstimulation
- Personal Story Library - Save favorites and build a collection you return to night after night
- Bedtime-Friendly Modes - Night mode and blue light filter for dark rooms
- Feedback System - Rate stories to help us learn what works best
- Multiple Child Profiles - Personalized stories for everyone in your family
WHY IT WORKS FOR ALL CHILDREN
While designed for autistic children, these principles help:
- Children with anxiety who need calming transitions
- Children with ADHD who benefit from structured stories
- Highly sensitive children who get overstimulated
- Any child who thrives with predictable, soothing routines
EARLY RESULTS FROM PARENTS
Families report:
- Bedtime reduced from 1-2 hours to 20-30 minutes
- Fewer meltdowns and smoother transitions
- Children requesting stories by name within one week
- Both neurodivergent and neurotypical children engaged
Join our growing community of parents finding peaceful bedtimes.
BUILT BY A PARENT, FOR PARENTS
Created by Will Grey, a father who spent years navigating bedtime with his neurodivergent son. Out of personal experience came a tool that transforms nightly challenges into peaceful sleep rituals. Every parent deserves rest. Every child deserves stories that understand them.
TRY IT TONIGHT
Download Calm Tales and generate your first personalized story in under 2 minutes.
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SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
- 7-day free trial - full access
- $6.99/month or $59.99/year (save 30%)
- Cancel anytime
- Support: app.mycalmtales.com/support
- Privacy: app.mycalmtales.com/privacy
- Terms: app.mycalmtales.com/terms
IMPORTANT NOTE
Calm Tales is not medical treatment. It is a therapeutic storytelling tool for parents to use with their children during bedtime routines.
NEW: Background Sounds
- Rain, white noise, ocean waves & nature sounds
- Layer with stories or use on their own
- Designed for sensory comfort at bedtime
We'd love your feedback — leave a review to help other autism families find us!
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Information
- Seller
- GREYALYTICS, LLC
- Size
- 51.2 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium $6.99
- Premium $59.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Greyalytics LLC