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Baby Story

30
Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Baby Story is a cute photo editing app for baby milestones, but it's plagued by technical issues, misleading free trial practices, and a shift to a subscription model that many users find overpriced and unfair, especially for those who previously made one-time purchases.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $79.99 4.8★ lifetime (145,169) since 2015

Baby Story offers appealing stickers and frames for documenting pregnancy and baby milestones, praised by many new parents for its ease of use. However, numerous users report critical bugs, including photos not loading, app freezing, and entire stories disappearing, alongside widespread complaints about deceptive free trials and a forced, expensive subscription model that replaced previous one-time purchases.

Free vs paid

The free version allows for basic photo editing with a limited selection of stickers and frames R29R45R62R63. Many users appreciate having options without paying R45R62R63. The paid version, which has shifted from one-time purchases to a monthly or annual subscription, unlocks all stickers, backgrounds, and features like 'Magic Cut' R17R38R53R145. However, even paid users report features not working, such as 'Magic Cut' and the inability to save or share albums without an active subscription R14. There are also complaints that even after paying, some 'decent' stickers cost extra .

Value complaints

  • Many users report being charged for subscriptions without consent or during a free trial, with difficulty obtaining refunds.R2R7R8R11
  • The app has shifted from one-time purchases to an expensive monthly or annual subscription model, which is seen as unfair, especially by previous purchasers.R17R38R53R60
  • Even after paying for the app or a subscription, many desirable features and sticker packs still require additional payment.R29R41R42R106
  • Users who pay for the app experience critical bugs like features not working, app freezing, or loss of saved content.R1R4R15R21
  • The app lacks essential features for paid users, such as saving albums to the phone, sharing options, or lifetime access to content after subscribing.R14R28R170

Where it delivers

  • The app is praised for its cute stickers, frames, and backgrounds, making it easy to create memorable baby milestone pictures.R9R10R14R19
  • Many users find the app simple to navigate and use for documenting pregnancy and baby's first years.R10R13R19R30
  • The app has been used by some parents for multiple children over several years, indicating long-term appeal for those who don't encounter issues.R4R58R83R17
  • The free version offers enough options for some users to create nice pictures without needing to pay.R44R45R62R63
Worth paying if

The paid version might be worth it if you are a first-time parent who highly values a wide variety of digital stickers and frames for baby photos, and if the app's technical issues are resolved for you, which is not guaranteed R9R10R19R30.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying for this app if you are concerned about misleading free trial practices, unexpected charges, or if you expect reliable functionality, as many users report significant bugs and data loss R1R2R4R7. Also, skip if you prefer one-time purchases over recurring subscriptions for digital content R17R38R53R60.

Evidence note: The lifetime rating of 4.79 is significantly higher than what recent reviews suggest, which are heavily skewed negative due to monetization changes and persistent bugs. The reviews provided focus primarily on these recent issues, making it challenging to fully reconcile with the high lifetime rating without more positive reviews from the current app version.

Frequently asked

Is Baby Story by PIXO Incorporation truly free?
No, while advertised as free, many users report that most desirable features and stickers are locked behind a paywall, and some are even charged for subscriptions during or immediately after a 'free trial' period R7R22R26R29.
Can I print a physical baby book from the app?
No, several users wish for an option to print their story albums or create physical baby books directly through the app, but this feature does not appear to be available R9R13R28.
What are the common issues reported by users?
Common issues include the app freezing or crashing, photos not loading, entire stories or saved content disappearing, paid features like 'Magic Cut' not working, and difficulty contacting customer support for refunds or technical assistance R1R4R15R21.
Has the pricing model changed for Baby Story?
Yes, the pricing model has changed; previous users who made one-time purchases for features now report being forced into a monthly or annual subscription to access content they previously owned R17R53R145R175.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] 1/5 · US Mierda: No sirve pagué y sólo la use un día y según pagué para un mes y sólo un día la usé y ya no puedo crear imágenes y me cobraron 20 dólares es una mierda no sirve esta aplicación
  2. [R7] 1/5 · US A Scam: The app says it’s free trial for 7 days but only on 3rd day free trial the app already took money out from my bank…and the app is not even worth paying for…only few options to choose..so don’t even think of buying the app. It’s a real scam!!!
  3. [R8] 1/5 · US Charged for a year when I never signed up: I downloaded this app to see what features it had and noticed that they charged my bank for a year subscription. I asked for a refund and was told that they do not offer refunds.
  4. [R11] 1/5 · US Scam: It’s a scam they charged me for the entire year and when I login it’s saying I don’t have an account
  5. [R17] 1/5 · US Different than it used to be: I bought this app and used it through two pregnancies. It was great and I loved it which is why i coughed up the $7 originally. Now on my third pregnancy the app is saying I need to purchase a monthly subscription to use it again. In this economy?!
  6. [R38] 2/5 · US Not everything needs a subscription: Someone said it’s giving “middle school picsart vibes” and I definitely agree. While cute, the color ones you have to pay for and $40 a year from “some” cute stickers isn’t worth it.
  7. [R53] 2/5 · US Not a fan of the subscription addition: I used this app so much for my first kid so I was excited to track this pregnancy with the same stickers that I had PAID FOR the first time. But I redownload and find out those purchases are no longer honored and now require a subscription, essentially paying 10x what I paid last time, and then some if I kept using them after delivery. A huge bummer.
  8. [R60] 5/5 · US Too expensive: Also I’m tired if subscriptions I would pay a one time $40 but not a subscription
  9. [R29] 1/5 · US Annoying!: They let you edit ONE a picture on the free version using the stickers. If you try to go back in and edit another one using the stickers they’re locked unless you purchase the plus version. There aren’t hardly any sticker packs that are free…esp the ones I wanted to use like the fruit comparison ones or food comparison one. I deleted it.
  10. [R41] 1/5 · US Eh: All of the stickers you have to purchase
  11. [R42] 1/5 · US Lame: You have to pay in order to use app
  12. [R106] 3/5 · US Cobran mucho: Es muy buena app pero no te deja hacer mucho por todo te cobran
  13. [R1] 1/5 · US love but it’s not working anymore: i pay for the whole app, and lately i can’t even update photos to my sons story. i love this app but cmon please fix your stuff
  14. [R4] 3/5 · US Pictures not loading for the story: I absolutely loved this app. I didn’t mind paying at all until it stopped working. I’ve been using this since I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. I would add details or symptoms or fun moments to the stories section and I’ve had no problems. Then I had my daughter and I added an album for after she was born and no problems but after 6 months it’s now
  15. [R15] 1/5 · US Heartbroken!!: I have been keeping up with my last baby’s milestones with this app! Every. Last. One! Log in to add the newest milestone at 9 months and everything is GONE! I paid for an annual subscription and I am devastated!! I emailed support and the only response I received was them asking if the problem was fixed, which made me even more upset. I pray this can be restored or I’ll be expectin
  16. [R21] 1/5 · US Bugs 4Eva: This app would be absolutely amazing…if it didn’t crash in the middle of every project without saving. I’ve had it for 7 years and still have the same issues. Has there been no attempt to fix this in all that time?????
  17. [R14] 3/5 · US I love this but..: I love how I can have my baby’s album at my fingertips. I love all the stickers and backgrounds. It really makes it easy to put everything in one place. Cons: However, the one thing that I don’t like is that the album can’t be saved to my phone or shared to others to look at. It also seems the only way I have access to it now is if I renew my subscription. You need to have a s
  18. [R28] 3/5 · US Printing story album: I like the app so far but wish it had more templates and backgrounds. Mostly I wold like to know if there is a way to print story time as an album or if there is a way to download it
  19. [R170] 3/5 · US Needs to be simplified: I love this app, but it would help if a few things were simplified. First, can the fonts be named so when I do these monthly I can go to the correct font each time without having to go through ALL of them to figure out which I used? Also, why can’t we save what we make in the app in case we find a typo after the fact. I found a typo and now to fix it, I have to redo the ent
  20. [R9] 5/5 · US Such a great app for new parents: I would like the option to turn my story into an actual book that’s printable. I don’t mind paying however much for it but that would be super cool.
  21. [R10] 5/5 · US Amazing for first time parents: Absolutely recommend, they have nice frames which can be turned into amazing pictures without having to break the bank
  22. [R19] 5/5 · US Awesome application: It’s really simple to navigate and awesome stickers for everything !!!
  23. [R13] 4/5 · US Great photo editing: I really like this app for documenting my babies’s first year. My only complaint, is that I don’t see an option to actually create a baby book. I would love to just order something through the app. As opposed to taking it and ordering through Shutterfly. There might be something I am missing, I am hoping to hear back from the app support, but it has already been a couple of we
  24. [R30] 5/5 · US Super cute!: Love all the stickers and such a cute way to keep track of your pregnancy and after!
  25. [R58] 5/5 · US Love love love: My kids are 3&6, and I'm still loving this app! This app has followed our journey since I was pregnant with my first. It's not always easy getting kids to pose on milestone events, and this app can turn any picture into a memorable favorite.
  26. [R83] 5/5 · US In love with Baby story!!: Used it since my first child and now on my third❤️
  27. [R44] 4/5 · US Great app: It’s a great app to add stickers to your photos of baby or baby bump when pregnant. It does have an option for a subscription but you don’t have to have one to use the app.
  28. [R45] 5/5 · US Very cute: Such a cute app and lots of options without paying.
  29. [R62] 5/5 · US Good: There is a subscription but without it it is still a very usable app.
  30. [R63] 5/5 · US Fun and easy: This is a cute and useful app plus you don’t have to have a subscription.
  31. [R22] 1/5 · US “Free” Trial?: I was charged before the end of the free trial period.
  32. [R26] 1/5 · US Beware!: I tried to use this app as the advertise free trial but the language was misleading and somehow managed to pay $5 for a monthly subscription when I didn’t want to subscribe. I am not sure how to get a refund as there is no clear customer support. The app is also disappointing. If you don’t want stickers, there’s no photo editing capacity here that’s better than what’s free on your iPhon
  33. [R145] 3/5 · US Too Much $: I used this app for my previous pregnancy and was able to purchase the weekly fruit picture to put on my pictures for a one-time cost (I want to say it was a couple of dollars). So cute! Now, if I want to get a new theme for my current pregnancy, I have to pay $5 a month.. not really fair when I only want one picture pack and literally nothing else. Contacted customer service and simpl
  34. [R175] 3/5 · US Disappointed in the subscription: This used to have features you could buy and own, but now instead of a one time fee it is a monthly subscription. I’m not willing to pay for it every month when using it only occasionally so I will be going elsewhere.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store