# Asia Wisdom Collection  - Universal App

> Collection of classic Eastern philosophy and wisdom texts with text-to-speech. (iPhone/iPad app by TEDRA SOFT SRL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asia-wisdom-collection-universal-app/id304517588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TEDRA SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/952227558)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asia-wisdom-collection-universal-app/id304517588/reviews.md

## What is Asia Wisdom Collection?

Learn about Zen, Buddhism, Tao and the samurai spirit, from fundamental works of Eastern wisdom: Art of War, The Tao Teh King, Book of Five Rings, Gateless Gate, Confucian Analects and more rare masterpieces  in a unique reader with a text-to-speech voice option.

SALE: $0.99 instead of $2.99 for a LIMITED time

RAVING REVIEWS: 
"One of the best eastern philosophy compilations for iPhone/iPad by far. Such a great collection that could cost a lot of money but doesn't. If you are thinking about getting this then do it "
"Excellent beginning for understanding the culture."
"The best translations and  most beautiful texts."
"A real gem for lovers of the Asian spiritual traditions!"

AWESOME CONTENTS:
* "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu - the most famous strategy and military work in history

* "Book of Five Rings" by samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi - a legendary classic on strategy and sword fighting written in the 17th century 

* "The Tao Teh King" - or the Tao and Its Characteristics by Lao-Tse - fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy, written cca 6th century BC

* "Confucian Analects" - a collection of sayings written down by Confucius' students in the period approximately seventy years after his death (ca. 479 BCE - 221 BCE), the representative work of Confucianism which continues to have a tremendous influence on East Asian thought and values

* "Zen for Americans" - Soyen Shaku - a book of essays by a zen buddhist who visited the United States at the beginning of 20th century, instructing the western reader to the basic concepts, principles and theories of Zen Buddhism.

* "Gateless Gate" - a fundamental Zen Buddhism work by the Chinese Zen master Wumen Hui-k'ai (Japanese: Mumon Ekai), published in 1228 and including 48 fundamental Chan(Zen) koans.

* "The Book of Tea" - Kakuzo Okakura (1906) - The aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole. An exotic and instructive work discussing Asian philosophies in the context of the famous Tea Ceremony.

* "Bushido - the Soul of Japan" by Inazo Nitobe

* "Manual of Zen Buddhism" by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki

* "The Gospel of Buddha" by Paul Carus

## Key features

- Zen, Buddhism, Taoism texts
- Classic Eastern wisdom
- Art of War
- Book of Five Rings
- Tao Teh King
- Text-to-speech option

## Chart rankings

- #121 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Asia Wisdom Collection?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Excellent collection of Asian wisdom texts
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🔖 Useful bookmark and save features
- 📖 Well-formatted and readable text
- 🧘 Calming and meditative reading experience
- 📱 Convenient portable access to classics
- ✨ Beautiful aesthetic design
- 🎯 Good selection for beginners and experts
- ⚡ Responsive and well-maintained app

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch (iOS 6 compatibility issues)
- 📝 Some translation quality concerns
- 🔤 Font size could be larger
- 📚 Limited collection compared to user desires
- 🔍 No ability to create custom collections
- ⚙️ Auto-scroll feature needs improvement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 6
- App won't open at all for some users
- Auto-scroll feature is too fast and difficult to control
- Broken support website link

**Most requested features**

- Add more Confucian classics and Asian texts
- Include Hagakure and Art of Peace
- Add works by Dogen Zenji
- Include Journey to the West and Tang/Song Poetry
- Add Huang's Numerology of I Ching
- Include Yagyu Munenori texts
- Add Chinese language versions
- Better translation options for Tao Te Ching
- Include Dhammapada and Diamond Sutra
- Add calligraphy examples or guides
- Ability to mark and create personal collections

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asia-wisdom-collection-universal-app/id304517588/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best ‘Analects’ app in the store

*2020-07-10, version 7.0*

Disappointingly, there are only a small handful of apps that feature the Lunyu (AKA The Analects of Confucius) in the App Store, and this one is by far the best. Easy to read, search through, and save important passages. I regularly use it when I’m away from my hard copy. I just wish it had more Confucian classics

### 4/5 — Nice Collection

*2014-05-03, version 3.0*

This is what i'm Looking for.
Nice Collection Asian Wisdom Books.
Keep a good work Dev.
Don't stop updating this app.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2014-04-10, version 3.0*

Tremendous value. Easy to use. Great selection of titles. Well done.

### 5/5 — Great Collection

*2013-08-24, version 3.0*

This is a great collection for reading and learning some fundamentals of Asian wisdom.

### 5/5 — Asian Wisdom

*2013-04-29, version 3.0*

Very enlightening while clear and understandable.  Highly recommended for the curious.

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-04-03, version 3.0*

Great for fundamental Asian texts

### 5/5 — Update ios6 Works, all is forgiven.

*2012-10-27, version 3.0*

Thanks for updating this great app. 
Now Works with iOS6.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2012-10-12, version 2.5*

This app closes as soon as it opens!

### 1/5 — help please

*2012-10-07, version 2.5*

why wont this app open at all??

### 1/5 — crashes every time

*2012-10-06, version 2.5*

Suggest avoiding this app. Crashes every time I try to launch it on iOS6 (iPhone 4s).

:-(

## Frequently asked questions about Asia Wisdom Collection

### What kind of content does this app offer?

This app provides a curated collection of fundamental works of Eastern wisdom. It includes texts on Zen, Buddhism, Taoism, and the samurai spirit, featuring classics like 'The Art of War', 'The Tao Teh King', and 'Book of Five Rings'.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a unique reader with a text-to-speech voice option, allowing users to listen to the content. It also offers a compilation of influential Eastern philosophical and strategic masterpieces.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is a paid application. It is currently on sale for $0.99, down from its regular price of $2.99 for a limited time.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

Based on the description, the app is available for iPhone and iPad, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in exploring Eastern philosophy, spirituality, and strategic thinking. It's a great starting point for understanding Asian culture and traditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2017-05-11

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

* Improved user interface
* Improved stability and compatibility with new iOS devices and versions
* Free text-to-speech voice option that turns the books into AUDIOBOOKS

### 3.0 — 2012-10-17

• Fixed compatibility issue with iOS6. No more crashes!
• iPhone 5 - ready! Universal app tuned for best looks on all your iDevices!
• Great new user interface, awesome readability with multiple font choices, better page swipe, night theme, brightness control, quotes saving and navigation.

### 2.5 — 2010-10-14

* Improved UI - page flick, themes, search and more
* new book: The Gospel of Buddha by Paul Carus

### 2.0 — 2010-04-15

Universal app for both iPhone and iPad with improved reading mode, extra features and a simplified cleaner interface!

### 1.5.1 — 2009-08-28

Fixed some aesthetic issues, small improvements to UI.

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