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They keep finding things to charge you for. I downloaded this app four years ago and had access to all the features. Now those same features I had for free are behind yet another pay wall. Before this I would’ve given a 5 star review, but being nickel-dimed for the qualities that made the app exceptional greatly diminishes its value in my eyes. They should honor their customers. Simple as that.Show lessTheMadGrad
Developer Response
For the last 15 years, all Pro features you and everyone originally purchased are still available (in fact, you'll find many new features have been added over the last 15 years for no extra cost). Again, no features whatsoever have been "moved behind a paywall", nor have any been removed. You couldn't be more wrong about that. But if you'd contacted support about your erroneous concerns that features have been "removed", I could have explained this—but you didn't do that and gave a negative rating instead. Any new features released in recent years and considered "power user" features are available as separate purchases. This approach keeps the Pro features that most users need at an affordable price point—and also helps support 15 years worth of ongoing maintenance and support costs for those users who have already purchased the Pro upgrade. You'd be hard-pressed to name another app that's been maintained and improved year after year ever since the App Store first opened.So far so good, with one suggestion!
The app is great. Pretty easy to navigate and UI is smooth. I just have one suggestion for the dear developers; If it was possible to include the modern translations in the Pro version it would be awesome. I understand the need for add-ons but it feels like the Pro tier could use some more features. good job lads.Show lesspapaarya
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. The features included in the Pro upgrade are quite generous. You get notes, bookmarks, study materials, character/scene descriptions, and best of all—the Shakespeare's Words glossary. The app has been a labor of love since the first day the App Store opened (15 years ago!) so it's reinvested into the app itself over many years. Thank you for your support!One of the best-designed apps in existence
This is one of the most incredible apps I have ever used.
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The features, interface, and usability are off the charts in terms of an astounding user experience. And the content and value are priceless — especially considering that so much of it is just free. I really can’t say enough; I genuinely get chills of delight and *gratitude* every time I use this app.
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No matter what type of user you come as, on any given day — student, teacher, actor, director, casual reader, or merely to look up literary references — the developers have thought through each of those needs and more, and perfected your experience to the highest degree. In fact, you will probably find that they’ve given you a wealth of options you didn’t know you wanted, which are so useful and sensible that before long, you can’t imagine not having those options.
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I’ve been using this app since its very first version, and every step of the way it has been a labor of love and homage to the Bard. I can’t give enough thanks and appreciation to the people who have generously devoted their talents to creating the ideal digital Shakespeare in a way that’s available to everyone.
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This app is a testament to the very best of digital design — an experience worthy of the very best of English literature.Show lessCrankyfu
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any suggestions for improvement.