Retold
Claim this toolAnimate family stories with loved ones' voices
From £3.33/mo, billed yearly (free plan available)Positions Retold holds among the tools of each category it belongs to (Toolradar data, Oct 2026):
- #1 (joint) rated in Animation, out of 48 tools with 20+ reviews in Animation. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #1 (joint) rated in AI Voice, out of 32 tools with 20+ reviews in AI Voice. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #10 (joint) rated in Video & Media, out of 179 tools with 20+ reviews in Video & Media. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
The Bottom Line
- Price
- From £3.33/mo, billed yearly (free plan available). Compare plans
Key facts
- Records family stories in the storyteller's own voice with a single tap, no typing required.
- Automatically generates animated films with wobbly stick figures and scenes synced to the narration.
- Stores stories on a family shelf for playback anytime, even if the subscription ends.
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.
What is Retold?
Ratings Across the Web
Retold holds an aggregate rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 2,638 reviews across G2, last checked September 6, 2026.
Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more
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 Plans
Pricing checked Oct 19, 2026. Source: stories-retold.com/pricing, read Oct 19, 2026
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free |
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| Most families (Yearly) | £39.99 / year |
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| Monthly | £5.99 / mo |
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Is Retold worth the price?
The pricing is generous and family-friendly: the Free tier lets you keep 5 stories with full features, and the Yearly plan at £3.33/month is a steal for unlimited stories.
By comparison, the Monthly plan at £5.99 is the premium option. Best for families who create stories regularly.
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Voice and drawing storage limited to 5 stories on Free
How Retold's pricing compares
Retold starts at £3.33/mo, billed yearly. Its direct competitors are priced on a different basis (per user, or in another currency), so each entry price below is shown with its own unit and currency and is not ranked against the others.
Entry paid plan, monthly price (billing term shown per row), in each tool's own currency. Pricing checked Oct 19, 2026.
Retold by the numbers
- #1 (joint) rated in Animation, out of 48 tools with 20+ reviews in Animation. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #1 (joint) rated in AI Voice, out of 32 tools with 20+ reviews in AI Voice. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #10 (joint) rated in Video & Media, out of 179 tools with 20+ reviews in Video & Media. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
| Metric | Retold | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 73% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 5 tools | 2 | #32 of 125 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (across the web, 2,638 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #1 of 48 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 45 visits | 39 | #26 of 60 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Retold with Sora (last 30 days, Oct 2026).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Animation data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Retold by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
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Retold FAQ
How does Retold turn a voice recording into an animated film?
Can multiple family members watch the stories on the same account?
What happens to my stories if I stop paying for a subscription?
How do I get Retold on Android?
Is there a limit to how many stories I can record for free?
Does Retold require an internet connection to record or play stories?
Can I export or share a Retold story outside the app?
Source: stories-retold.com