# Bartlett's Familiar Quotations

> Extensive searchable database of famous quotations across history and disciplines. (iPhone/iPad app by Hachette Book Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartletts-familiar-quotations/id569008566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hachette Book Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364025324)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 1.64/5 from 142 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartletts-familiar-quotations/id569008566/reviews.md

## What is Bartlett's Familiar Quotations?

**Named an "Honorable Mention" by the Webby Awards for an Education & Reference App in 2013**

The Bartlett's Familiar Quotations app gives you unparalleled access to 20,000 quotations spanning almost 5,000 years of art, politics, science, religion, philosophy, and entertainment. 

The new edition of Bartlett's introduces hundreds of new voices--from J. K. Rowling and Stephen King to Paul McCartney. 

Whether you are looking for quotes from Barack Obama, Shakespeare, or Balzac, now you can find them on the go. 

• Search by keyword, topic, author, and publication.
• Share quotes via social media.
• Find the perfect words for any occasion, from the business presentation to the wedding toast.  
• Compile and save lists of your favorite quotes.
• Create and share photo/quote mashups using the Quoto(TM) feature.
• Derive inspiration from the Quote of the Day.
• And much more.

## Key features

- Search by keyword, topic, author, and publication
- Share quotes via social media
- Compile and save favorite quotes
- Create and share photo/quote mashups (Quoto feature)
- Daily quote inspiration
- Access 20,000+ quotations

## What do users think of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Authoritative source (historical)
- ⭐ Simple but entertaining (historical)

**Cons**

- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 White text on white background
- 🐛 Blank screens
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Search function is useless
- 🐛 Quotes not visible
- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 No updates for years
- 🐛 Content not accessible
- 🐛 Limited selection of quotes
- 🐛 Poor interface
- 🐛 Not functional
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Garbage app
- 🐛 Fraudulent

**Commonly reported bugs**

- White text on white background
- Blank screens
- App crashes
- Search function does not work
- Quotes are not displayed
- App is not updated
- Content is inaccessible
- Limited quote selection
- Poor interface design
- App is not functional
- App is broken
- App is outdated
- App crashes on opening
- Notifications not working (historical)
- Blank pages instead of quotes

**Most requested features**

- Fix the app
- Update the app
- Make quotes visible
- Improve search functionality
- Add more quotes
- Make the app usable
- Refund customers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartletts-familiar-quotations/id569008566/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2025-04-18, version 1.10*

The app has white text on white background. Did this or delete it please

### 1/5 — Bad choice

*2025-02-13, version 1.10*

I bought this but all it does is take photos. There’s one quote and I can take its photo. Period. What a rip-off.

### 1/5 — The app is unusable.

*2024-12-25, version 1.10*

I cannot change the font color and it has the font set white on a white background.

### 1/5 — Bad, bad and bad to use

*2024-10-14, version 1.10*

App, know thyself! I entered a quote in the search area and nothing came up. Then I separately entered the name of the person who said the quote, and the quote popped up! Kind of useless.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy this

*2024-09-25, version 1.10*

This is the first time I’ve been so disappointed in an app that I tried to get a refund. It wouldn’t work, and I think Apple should remove this product altogether.

### 1/5 — Awful. Needs to be removed from App Store

*2024-08-27, version 1.10*

I foolishly hit ‘Purchase’ before checking the reviews and the version history. The app hasn’t been updated in 9 years, and is genuinely awful. I immediately started trying to figure out how to get a refund, but of course that’s either not possible or carefully hidden. Try going to ‘App Support’ if you want to go to an unresponsive site. I would definitely give this zero stars if I could. It should not still be available.

### 1/5 — Save your money

*2024-05-13, version 1.10*

This app does not work for me AT ALL.  Many times, I see only a white screen.  Many times, it throws me back out to my iPhone Home Screen for no apparent reason.  I usually download only free apps.  This is the first one I ever paid for.  WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!  Guess I’ll stick to free ones going forward.  (I failed to notice the app hasn’t been revised in over seven years.  THAT should have been a clue for me but, as I said, I missed that.)

### 1/5 — Sorry Excuse

*2024-05-10, version 1.10*

For many years I have used my 16th edition. While I saw this app’s low rating before I made my purchase I went ahead and hit SUBMIT.  Well, as low as the price was, I was still overcharged. 

THIS APP IS PITIFULLY LACKING; YOU CAN QUOTE ME THAT.

### 1/5 — Broken app doesnt work

*2024-02-17, version 1.10*

This app is waste of money doesnt work
Keep closing
Options dont work
No quotes shown daily
Screen shows blank
Looks like a child wrote the app
I have already filed a complaint with apple for a refund

### 1/5 — The app doesnt work.

*2023-08-19, version 1.10*

Good selection but you cant access or read a quote more than one sentence.

## Frequently asked questions about Bartlett's Familiar Quotations

### What does Bartlett's Familiar Quotations do?

This app provides access to over 20,000 quotations spanning nearly 5,000 years of art, politics, science, religion, philosophy, and entertainment. You can search for quotes by keyword, topic, author, and publication, and share them easily.

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

Key features include the ability to search for quotes by various criteria, share them via social media, compile and save favorite quotes, create photo/quote mashups using the Quoto feature, and receive a daily quote for inspiration.

### How much does Bartlett's Familiar Quotations cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs to find specific or inspirational quotes, whether for personal use, academic purposes, public speaking, or creative writing. It caters to a broad audience interested in famous words and ideas.

### Can I use this app for presentations or toasts?

Absolutely. The app is designed to help you 'find the perfect words for any occasion,' explicitly mentioning use cases like business presentations and wedding toasts. Its extensive database and search functionality make it easy to locate relevant quotes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2015-12-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

145 new quotations and minor enhancements.

### 1.9 — 2015-07-08

Fixed bug that caused app to crash during startup on some devices.

### 1.8 — 2015-04-15

Added a wide selection of new quotes, fixed several bugs.

### 1.7 — 2014-01-16

Minor Bug Fix

### 1.6 — 2013-12-25

Updated Quotes of the Day for 2014!

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