- How does the recipient get the gift?
- After purchase, you receive a unique gift code (format: TMYS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) along with a beautiful gift card you can print or share digitally. Your recipient downloads the free Tell Me Your Story app and enters the code during setup. They’ll also see your personal message.
- Does my parent/grandparent need to be tech-savvy?
- Not at all. The app is specifically designed for people who aren’t comfortable with technology. Large buttons, warm language, no complicated menus. They just tap one button to record and talk naturally. The app handles transcription, organization, and book assembly automatically.
- Can I buy gifts for multiple family members?
- Yes! Each purchase generates a unique gift code. Buy as many as you like — one for each parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle whose stories deserve to be preserved.
- What if they already have the app?
- No problem. They can redeem the gift code from Settings inside the app. If they’ve already been using the free features and recording stories, the gift code unlocks AI polish, the Book Editor, and their printed book — everything they’ve already recorded is ready to go.
- How long is the gift code valid?
- Gift codes are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Once redeemed, the features never expire — it’s a one-time purchase that’s theirs forever.
- Can I include a personal message?
- Yes! During checkout you can write a personal message that your recipient will see when they open the gift. Something like “Dear Mom, your stories mean the world to me. I want your grandchildren to hear them too.”
- What devices are supported?
- Tell Me Your Story works on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or later. That includes most iPhones from 2018 onward and most iPads from the same era. The app is designed with larger text and touch targets for comfortable use by people of all ages.
- Is there a subscription or hidden fees?
- Absolutely not. The gift is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges, no in-app purchases needed. Once redeemed, your loved one has full access to all features and their printed book forever.