The Short Story
apps.apple.comSummary
The Short Story is a mobile application that provides a curated library of short fiction. Users can sign up, choose topics to receive customized story lists, track their reading, save favorites, and listen to audio versions of the stories. The app operates on a subscription model for access to its content.
Features6/13
See allMust Have
2 of 5
Distribution & Recommendation Engine
Membership & Monetization
Rich Text Editor
Reader Engagement Metrics
Community Feedback Tools
Other
4 of 8
User Profiles & Following
Tags & Topics
Audio Story Playback
Mobile App Access
Publication Management
Email Newsletter Integration
Social Sharing & Embedding
Search & Discovery
PricingFreemium
See allAuto renewable subscription
- Access to curated, handpicked library of short fiction
- Customized list of stories suited to taste
- Track reading
- Save favorite stories
- Listen to stories (audio story playback)
Rationale
The Short Story is an app dedicated to short fiction, offering a curated library of stories. It features a subscription model for access, personalized story lists based on user topics, and the ability to listen to audio versions of stories. It also allows users to track reading and save favorites, which implies user profiles. While it doesn't explicitly mention a rich text editor for writers or detailed engagement metrics for content creators, it aligns well with the reader-centric aspects of the Medium concept, particularly in content distribution, monetization, and consumption features.
