# Big Blue Book

> Digital edition of a philosophical book exploring life's purpose and reality. (iPhone/iPad app by Upward Inward Outward.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-blue-book/id365714258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Upward Inward Outward](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324366108)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.44/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2010-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-blue-book/id365714258/reviews.md

## What is Big Blue Book?

Answers to the enduring questions of human existence—a book about life's purpose, the nature of reality, God, science, and life after death. Quietly, with little fanfare, this unusual book came about more than half a century ago. No person is credited as the author.

Reviews from www.amazon.com:

"Both otherworldly and down to earth, both simple and sophisticated, both soothing and shaking... I can describe it using a thousand words and still not begin to describe it. There is nothing like it in print, that's for sure."

"A monumental piece of work that clearly was meticulously crafted."

"I most appreciate the wisdom in this book, both in quantity and quality, I have not read anything that even comes close."

"If you have been searching for inspiration, this book is alive."

"Best book on the planet — and has satisfied my every question."

(After over 20 years on Amazon and a combined 900+ written reviews, 4.5 out of 5 stars.)

How did this strange but relentlessly detailed and expansive book come to be written? Is it wisdom literature or sci-fi?  In methodical prose, it lays out an epic story that has intrigued many people who have come across it.

The application includes:
- Full unabridged book in six languages (no network access needed to use, all is installed on your iPhone / iPad / iPod)
- Random quotes feature with thousands of quotes
- Sharing through social media, text messaging, and email
- Text to speech - let the app read the book to you
- Bilingual support to show two languages side-by-side at the same time. Text-to-speech is also fully supported in bilingual mode for each language.
- Night mode and sepia for easier reading
- Options to adjust font type, text size, and margins
- Easy navigation system using detailed table of contents 
- Reference numbers in the text optionally can be switched on, with multiple types of reference numbers to choose from.
- Page numbers for the English text that match the pagination of the most popular print edition (pages 1 - 2,097).
- Bookmarks 
- History 

Instructions:
- While reading, a bookmark is added by double-tapping on the navigation bar title (for instance, "Paper 160" in the screenshots you can see here on the App Store). Bookmarks can also be added using the History rows.  Tap the blue star on the right side of a History row to bookmark that location. 
- By triple-tapping on a navigation bar title, you can conveniently switch night mode on and off. This also works in the Quotes section of the app.
- A helpful tip while reading quotes: simply double-tap each quote to get a new one. This is especially useful on devices with larger screens as an alternative to reaching for the "New" button.

The application is free.  For app requests and comments, please send them to dandelionapps@gmail.com.  Enjoy.

"The majority of impoverished souls are truly rich, but they refuse to believe it."

## Key features

- Full unabridged book offline
- Random quotes feature
- Text to speech
- Bilingual support
- Night mode and sepia
- Adjustable font and text size
- Bookmarks and history

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-blue-book/id365714258/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Why are we here and where are we going?

*2020-02-02*

Clearly this “Book”, which is a huge collection of papers answers those age old questions. 

This is the most comprehensive collection of materials I’ve personally come across. It is a book for the seeker. It is a book for the intellectual. It is a book for the scholar. It is a book for the humble.

This book will change your life! 

Who are we, where did we come from, and where are we going? Download this app and find out!

### 5/5 — changed my life

*2019-01-21*

if this book is real, its the purest and clearest revelation of how this universe works. 

at worst, this book is a fiction that teaches you how to be a better person and treat people well. 

if this book, tomorrow, was proven to be a fake, i would still reread it as among greatest works compiled by man.

### 1/5 — Just another bible...

*2014-08-18*

Yep, just another 'holly' book

### 5/5 — Must read

*2013-07-21*

A life change experience - a must read for those who are searchers. At last a book that explains the who - what - where and why that mankind has been seeking for generations.  This is not a read from cover to cover. Just about anywhere in the book is mind catching. One paragraph may contain as much wisdom as a whole book on the subject. 
Be if good cheer

### 5/5 — Perfectly satisfying

*2013-01-21*

This book answers every question that I have ever had about our existence and purpose in eloquent detail. I recommend this book if you are a truth seeker. If your guided by the spirit you will know its authenticity when you read it.

### 5/5 — Great to see this app

*2012-09-23*

So glad to see this app for a book written with the post-Gutenberg age in mind. Someday, maybe it will feature a search capability, but it is hard to complain about a product that is not only liberating to read, but free to use as well!

### 5/5 — Best of the best

*2012-07-19*

👍

### 5/5 — 드디어 나온 한글 유란티아!

*2010-04-15*

영문버전 나온지 꽤 되었지만, 이제서야 나온 한글 버전!
그러나 나온거만 해도 감사하다. 무엇보다 무료다!

## Frequently asked questions about Big Blue Book

### What is Big Blue Book about?

Big Blue Book is a digital edition of a philosophical work that explores enduring questions about human existence, the nature of reality, God, science, and life after death. It is known for its methodical prose and the wisdom it imparts.

### Can I read Big Blue Book offline?

Yes, the application includes the full unabridged book in six languages, and all content is installed on your device, meaning no network access is needed to use it. This allows for uninterrupted reading.

### Does Big Blue Book have ads?

No, Big Blue Book does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What reading customization options does Big Blue Book offer?

Big Blue Book provides several options for a comfortable reading experience, including night mode, sepia tone, adjustable font type, text size, and margins. You can tailor the display to your preferences.

### How does the text-to-speech feature work in Big Blue Book?

The text-to-speech feature allows the app to read the book to you. This functionality is fully supported, including in bilingual mode where it can read each language side-by-side.

### What is the user rating for Big Blue Book?

Based on available data, Big Blue Book has a rating of 4.4 stars from 9 ratings. Users have praised its wisdom, unique content, and inspirational qualities.

### What devices is Big Blue Book available on?

Big Blue Book is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Big Blue Book updated?

The last update for Big Blue Book was version 1.4.6, released on September 11, 2017. While it has not been updated recently, the content remains accessible and functional.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.6 — 2017-09-11

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

Large number of updates to bring this Korean-English edition to version 1.4.6:
- Bilingual display support - view Korean and English side by side
- Share through social media, email, and texting
- Text-to-speech with adjustable pitch and speaking rate
- New "Style" menu that allows changes to font selection, text size, sepia, margins, and paragraph clusters
- Support for multiple reference number types
- 3D touch and Universal Links
- Many stylistic improvements and bug fixes

### 1.2.5 — 2015-04-15

iOS 8
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus

### 1.2.3 — 2013-10-07

iOS 7
iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c

### 1.2.1 — 2013-01-11

iPad support

### 1.1.4 — 2010-04-04

No release notes.

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