Every family has stories worth keeping.
Your loved one just talks, by phone call or in person. SundayPorch handles the rest, turning their spoken memories into a beautifully crafted keepsake in their real voice.
The perfect gift for Mom, Dad, or Grandparents.
Free to start. No credit card required.
Hear a real story
This is Carren, talking about her grandmother. No script, no prompting. Just a real person sharing a real memory, preserved forever with SundayPorch.
Record your family's first story free“I wanted to be like my grandmother. She was a good lady, she was kind, she was gentle, and I wanted to be the same way.”
Carren, Dreams of a Different Life
However they're comfortable sharing, we make it easy.
Schedule a call
Pick a day and time. We’ll call them automatically when they’re ready and waiting.
They call us
We text your loved one a prompt and a number. They call in whenever the moment feels right.
Record in person
Together for the holidays? Open the app, hit record, and capture the story while you’re in the room.
Every method produces the same beautiful result: a polished audio story in their voice, a written transcript, and a custom illustration.
Three simple steps
Add a storyteller
Enter their name and phone number. That's it.
They share a story
By phone call or in person. No app needed.
You get a keepsake
A polished story, a custom illustration, and a shareable clip.
“I built SundayPorch because I wanted to preserve my grandmother's stories before it was too late. She's 84, and I realized I'd never recorded a single one. That's what this is for: making it so easy that you actually do it.”
Everything you need to preserve what matters
Voice-First
No typing required. Just speak naturally. We handle the rest.
Deep Questions
Thoughtfully crafted prompts that go beyond 'tell me about yourself.'
Real Voice Preserved
Hear your loved one's actual voice. Their laugh, their pauses, their warmth.
Illustrated Stories
Each story comes with a custom illustration inspired by the narrative.
A better way to preserve stories
| Feature | SundayPorch | Writing-Based Services | Other Voice Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 one-time | $99/year | $99/year |
| How they share | Phone call (just talk) | Write essays by email | Record on app or phone |
| Time to first result | Minutes | Weeks to months | Weeks to months |
| Voice preserved | Yes, narrated audio memoir | No, text only | QR codes to audio |
| Shareable clips | Auto-generated | None | None |
| Custom illustrations | Yes | No | No |
| Printed book included | Yes (hardcover) | Yes (after 1 year) | No |
| Free tier | Yes (1 story) | No | No |
Simple, honest pricing
Start for free, upgrade when you're ready. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Free
See what it's like with one story
- 1 guided phone conversation
- 1 shareable clip with captions + music
- Written transcript
- No credit card required
Full Memoir
A complete collection of your family's stories
- Unlimited guided conversations
- Narrated audio memoir in their voice
- Custom illustrations for each story
- 1 hardcover printed book
- Unlimited shareable clips
- Family sharing dashboard
Legacy Edition
Everything in Full Memoir, elevated
- Everything in Full Memoir
- Polished audiobook with music + transitions
- Premium illustrated cover
- 3 printed copies total (2 extra)
- Gift-ready packaging
Splitting with siblings? Share a link and everyone can chip in via Venmo or PayPal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my parent isn't tech-savvy?
They never touch an app. Depending on what works best, we either call them at a scheduled time, text them a number to call when they're ready, or you can record them in person using your phone. No downloads, no accounts, no typing — they just talk.
How long until I see results?
Your parent's first story is processed within minutes of the call ending. You'll get a shareable clip, transcript, and illustration. Not weeks or months from now.
What if my parent doesn't want to do it?
Start with the free tier. We'll make one call, record one story, and generate one clip. If they don't enjoy it, you've lost nothing. Most parents love it once they start talking.
Can other family members listen to the stories?
Yes. Invite unlimited family members to your dashboard. They can listen to stories, watch clips, react, and even suggest questions for future conversations.
How is this different from StoryWorth?
StoryWorth asks your parent to write essays by email for a year. SundayPorch lets them just talk, by phone call, and delivers results in minutes, not months. We also preserve their actual voice in a narrated audio memoir, generate custom illustrations, and include a hardcover printed book. And our $99 Full Memoir is a one-time purchase, not an annual subscription. And your storyteller has options — scheduled calls, call-in when they're ready, or in-person recording. Whatever's most natural for them.