Instories — AI Stories and Reels design app
Template-based Instagram Stories, Reels, and social creatives—AI photo tools, music, and animations; freemium with Pro subscription.
- Instagram Stories
- Reels Templates
- Social Design
- AI Photo Video
- Publisher
- Instories (ylee)
- Type
- Social Stories & Reels
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Reviewed
- 1 September 2026
Quick verdict
Use when
- Template Stories & Reels
- Music, stickers, light AI photo
- Social creatives fast
- No desktop editor needed
Skip when
- Long-form video production
- Brand system in Figma
- Desktop multi-track NLE
Instories vs common alternatives
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Pricing
- InstoriesThis page
- Freemium app
- Pro monthly/yearly
- Freemium design suite
- Pro for templates/brands
- Freemium short-video editor
- Optional Pro
Preview of Instories - not the live app. Confirm details on the official site.
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What is Instories?
What it costs
- Free tier
- Yes
- Pricing summary
- Instories is freemium: a free tier covers limited templates and features, while Instories Pro unlocks premium templates and tools via monthly or yearly subscription (often advertised around mid-teens USD per month billed monthly, lower when billed annually). Confirm live App Store, Google Play, and web pricing—including trial length—before renewing.
Reviewed on 1 September 2026 · Instories — official site
What Instories provides
Stories and Reels templates
Ready-made layouts for Instagram Stories, short Reels, and promotional posts that you customize with your media.
AI photo and clip helpers
Tools such as AI Stories Maker, shorts conversion, background remove, and face retouch to speed creative production.
Music and animation
Built-in tracks, transitions, stickers, and call-to-action overlays for social storytelling.
Cross-platform apps
Web plus iOS and Android so creators can edit from phone or browser.
How to use Instories
Pick a format
Start a Stories, Reel, or blank project that matches the feed or story placement you need.
Drop in media and branding
Upload photos or clips, add logos, and swap template placeholders for your product shots.
Layer music and motion
Choose tracks, transitions, and stickers so the clip feels native to Instagram or Reels.
Export and schedule
Export the finished creative, then post from Instagram or your scheduling tool of choice.
Who Instories is for
Small business marketers
Owners who need frequent Stories and promos without hiring a designer for every post.
Influencers and creators
People who iterate on Reels and Stories with templates, music, and light AI helpers.
Social teams on mobile
Groups that draft and polish content on phones between shoots and client calls.
When Instories is the right pick
Licensing and platform notes
- Subscription unlocks
- Premium templates and advanced tools typically require Instories Pro—confirm what remains free after trial.
- Music licensing
- Built-in tracks and extractors may have platform-specific usage rules—review terms before commercial ads.
- Cloud media
- Uploads and projects process on Instories services—review privacy and deletion options.