Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time for iPhone (com.dotcomjack.onceuponatime)
Email jackbrandt788@gmail.com with a description of what you were doing, what happened, and your iPhone model + iOS version. Replies usually within a day or two.
Are my stories backed up? Stories live on your device. Use iCloud Drive backup (Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup) to back up the entire app's data along with everything else on your phone.
Can I sync between devices? Not yet. Once Upon a Time is a single-device app by design — the stories you tell your kids stay on the phone you wrote them on.
Do you offer a Mac or iPad app? Not currently. The app is iPhone-only at v1.0.
How do I dictate a story? Tap + to compose, then tap the microphone icon. iOS will ask for speech permission the first time. Speak naturally — the on-device speech engine transcribes as you go. Edit anything that misheard you, then save.
How do I tag a story by child? While composing or editing, tap the tag chip below the text and pick or create a child name. Stories with the same tag are grouped in the kid filter on the main screen.
How do I add the widget? Long-press your home screen → tap +→ search "Once Upon a Time" → choose Small / Medium / Large. The widget shows tonight's prompt so you have a starter idea before bedtime.
How do I use Siri Shortcuts? Open the Shortcuts app → Add Action → search "Once Upon a Time" → choose "New Story" or "Open Latest" so you can capture a tale hands-free when you're holding a sleepy kid.
How do I change the theme? Open Once Upon a Time → tap the gear icon → Theme. Pick from Twilight, Forest, Story Time, or Mono.
How do I export a story? Long-press any story in the list, tap Share, then choose PDF (to print and slip into a baby book) or use the standard share sheet to send to grandparents.