# Balms: Short Mood Reads — Mood Reading & Book Discovery

> Literary extracts matched to your mood and thoughts. (iPhone/iPad app by Neetch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balms-short-mood-reads/id6761713020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neetch](https://appshunter.io/developer/977961899)
- Category: Books, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balms-short-mood-reads/id6761713020/reviews.md

## What is Balms?

Write what's on your mind — a thought, a feeling, a moment in your day. Balms finds the literary extract that speaks to it, drawn from authors who matter: Austen, Dickens, Wilde, Fitzgerald, Woolf and many more. Not in the mood to write? Open a collection curated around what you feel. Five minutes of reading, chosen for how you feel, right here, right now.

Every extract comes with its context, so you step into the text effortlessly.

COLLECTIONS, AS BIBLIOTHERAPY
Handpicked reading paths for what you're going through. Each collection is a curated journey through the greatest writers, built around a single feeling.

LISTEN, ANYWHERE
Every extract can be heard, not just read. Close your eyes and let literature come to you — on a walk, before sleep, whenever your hands are busy.

YOUR LITERARY JOURNAL
Your thoughts and your readings, day after day. Each entry keeps your words, your mood, and the text that met you there. An intimate logbook, between you and literature.

YOUR LIBRARY
The books that speak to you, over time. Save your favorite extracts and rediscover the authors you love.

YOUR BALM
For every thought, Balms explains why this text fits — a bridge between what you're living and what an author once knew how to write.

AUTHORS WHO MATTER
No summaries, no lists. Real extracts from great works — fiction, essays, poetry — yours to read in five minutes.

Balms. A read for every life moment.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Mood-based literary extract matching
- Curated bibliotherapy collections
- Audio playback for all extracts
- Personal literary journal
- Save favorite extracts
- Contextual explanations for extracts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balms-short-mood-reads/id6761713020/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2026-05-23*

Super pratique de pouvoir choisir la durée de lecture

**Developer response:** Merci! Et bientôt d’autres fonctionnalités

### 5/5 — Trop bien !!

*2026-04-29*

Cette app et super, c’est une bonne idée. On peut découvrir des livres sur n’importe quels sujets. Les extraits sont de qualités et viennent de vrais livres. Ils ne sont pas fait par IA. Cela fait plaisir de voir que le téléphone ne sert pas qu’à scroller sur les réseaux sociaux. Très belle application.

**Developer response:** Merci pour le retours et les encouragements. Balms c’est aussi une façon de découvrir plein de beaux textes en quelques minutes, autrement perdues à scroller.

### 5/5 — La beauté des mots

*2026-04-28*

L’impression de m’enrichir et de m’ouvrir au monde des mots et des sensations grâce a tous ces beaux textes!!

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour. Nous ajoutons des textes régulièrement.

### 5/5 — Super appli pour découvrir des livres

*2026-04-26*

Principe ultra simple et satisfaisant, il suffit de taper une phrase,et l’app vous renvoie un extrait qui résonne avec vos envies du moment.
Je m’en sers tous les jours. Cela permet de découvrir de nouveaux livres.

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre enthousiasme et votre soutien. Et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez fait des découvertes littéraires.

### 5/5 — Ma dose quotidienne d’inspiration

*2026-04-17*

Quelle bonne idée! Une inspiration, une légèreté, une respiration!

**Developer response:** Merci pour vos encouragements ! Nous sommes ravis que ça vous apporte un peu de légèreté.

### 5/5 — Super !

*2026-04-15*

Enfin une application qui ne cherche pas à me voler mon temps, mais à me le rendre. J'adore l’idée de confier mes pensées du moment et de voir un texte de Proust ou de Giono me répondre. C’est très apaisant et les extraits sont de la belle littérature. Une pépite pour ceux qui aiment les mots et le calme.

**Developer response:** Un grand merci pour votre retour positif ! Nous sommes ravis que l'application vous plaise. Vos encouragements nous aident énormément pour la suite du développement.

## Frequently asked questions about Balms

### What is Balms?

Balms is an app that matches your thoughts and feelings to literary extracts from classic authors. It offers curated collections for bibliotherapy and allows you to save your favorite passages.

### How does Balms match extracts to my mood?

You can write down what's on your mind, and Balms will find a literary extract that speaks to your expressed thought or feeling. It draws from a wide range of classic authors.

### Can I listen to the literary extracts?

Yes, every extract in Balms can be heard, not just read. This feature allows you to enjoy literature on the go or when your hands are busy.

### What are the subscription options for Balms?

Balms offers a Pro Monthly subscription for $4.99 and a Pro Yearly subscription for $39.99, providing access to premium features.

### Is Balms suitable for all ages?

Balms has an age rating of 12+, making it appropriate for teenagers and adults. It is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Balms updated?

The latest version of Balms is 1.1.1, and it was last updated on June 17, 2026. Updates typically bring new content and improvements.

### Does Balms have ads?

No, Balms does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What kind of authors are featured in Balms?

Balms features extracts from renowned authors such as Austen, Dickens, Wilde, Fitzgerald, and Woolf, among others. It focuses on real extracts from fiction, essays, and poetry.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-17

• Listen to every extract — on-device, hands-free, in the language of the text.
  • Choose your voice — pick the one that reads to you best.
  • Daily or weekly notifications — a literary passage finds you, even when you're not looking.
  • Fixes and polish.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-25

• Collections — curated reading paths.
• Listen anywhere — every extract can now be heard, not just read.
• A new English-language library — Austen, Dickens, Wilde, Woolf, Joyce, Fitzgerald and more.
• Fixes and polish.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-15

No release notes.

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