# Commonplace: Read the Classics — Read the classics, one by one

> Read the classics, one by one (iPhone/iPad app by Posterity.)

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- Developer: [Posterity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751485151)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 235 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-11-01

## What is Commonplace?

The classical education you never received.

For readers aged 18 and over. The collection contains mature literary themes, sexual content and violence.

Commonplace is a calm reading space for the books that shaped a tradition. Follow a guided path through 195 available classic source editions: ancient epic, philosophy, sacred texts, drama, poetry and the great novel. Start with a question, choose a book, and build your education one work at a time.

READ AND LISTEN
Read complete texts with adjustable type and a quiet night view. Switch between reading and listening while keeping your place on this device. Audiobooks continue through passages and chapters, with a mini player so you can explore the library as you listen. Human recordings are used where the edition and recording rights match; other works use labelled synthetic narration. Listening needs an internet connection, and a new passage can take time to prepare.

MAKE THE BOOKS YOUR OWN
Save passages and write private notes in your notebook. Export notes as Markdown or plain text. Mark works you have already read, and download the included editions as EPUBs for compatible readers or Amazon's Send to Kindle. Your notebook and reading progress stay on your device. Downloads and external e-readers do not sync your place with Commonplace.

A GUIDED LIBRARY
Five further works are marked Coming soon and are not included in the current membership.
Original introductions and reading questions help you find your way through the collection. Some large works and series are represented by an identified volume. The library uses older source editions; their language and historical perspectives are part of the reading experience.

EXPLORE FIRST
The opening 5% of each edition is free to explore. Monthly or annual membership unlocks full in-app reading, listening and downloads. Eligible new subscribers can start a 14-day free trial when confirming a subscription with Apple. Account creation alone never starts billing.

A trial automatically converts to the selected paid membership unless cancelled before it ends. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. The price and eligibility shown by Apple apply; returning subscribers may be charged immediately. Restore purchases and manage your subscription in Membership & billing.

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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commonplace Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Commonplace Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Is Commonplace safe?

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## Is Commonplace legit?

Commonplace: Read the Classics appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Commonplace is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-29

No release notes.

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