Vella Stories
Turn stories into keepsakes
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Record your stories and turn them into physical books your family can treasure forever.
When I was a kid, my dad made up the craziest bedtime stories for us, including a recurring character named Jake the Snake who always ended up in trouble. Those stories shaped my childhood, and as I prepare to become a parent, I realized how much I wish I had a way to save the stories my parents told me so I could pass them on. That is why I built Vella.
Vella helps parents turn bedtime stories into real, lasting books. Tap to record and tell the story in your own voice. Vella transcribes your recording and lets you edit and polish the text so it reads beautifully while still sounding like you.
Premium features (subscription required, two week free trial available)
Vella Premium unlocks the full book-making experience, including:
• AI powered text cleanup (keeps your tone, improves readability)
• Character identification and summaries
• AI generated illustrations based on your story
• Picture book and chapter book creation options
• Cloud storage and sync across devices
• Suggestions for future story directions
You can start with a free trial to try Premium features. If you choose to continue, a subscription is required.
Printed books (separate purchase)
Vella can format your story into a print ready book layout. You may also order a printed copy delivered to your home. Printed books are a separate purchase and are not included with the subscription.
Vella is designed to help strengthen the connection between parents and children. Storytelling helps kids feel loved, seen, and inspired. Vella preserves those moments in a form families can keep forever.
Subscription notes: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple ID Account Settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): www.vellastories.app/terms
Privacy Policy: www.vellastories.app/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, James Lear, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- James Lear
- Size
- 130.4 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 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
- Vella Pro Monthly $9.99
- Vella Pro Annual $79.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Vella Stories LLC
