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Published 26.02.2020 20:17

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StoryPick - Read with quizzes

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that StoryPick - Read with quizzes is a subscription-based collection of fiction with lots of areas of concern. If kids use the free version, they can read up to three stories, and they are exposed to an onslaught of ads. Pop-up ads from third parties are generously peppered through the stories. If kids respond incorrectly to a quiz question, they must watch an entire video ad to continue. And kids can also watch whole video ads to earn more reading time. In addition, after a certain amount of time, the app imposes a 10-minute break and shows ads encouraging users to purchase a subscription which eliminates ads and forced breaks, and unlocks all stories. There are also pop-up requests to rate the app, and when kids first open the app, they choose whether to allow notifications and whether to send anonymous user data to the developer. The stories currently available include minor instances of language, violence, and drugs. New stories are routinely added and they may contain additional content to be aware of. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.