# Delphi - Classics Read Aloud

> Synchronized audio and text reader for classic literature with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Chenyu Li.)

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- Developer: [Chenyu Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795305912)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 18 MB
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delphi-classics-read-aloud/id6795305910/reviews.md

## What is Delphi?

Delphi is a reader for the great books — with narration that stays in sync with the text.

As the audio plays, the current sentence is highlighted and the page scrolls with it. Tap any sentence to hear it from exactly that point. Close the app mid-chapter and Delphi brings you back to the same spot, ready to continue.

THE LIBRARY

• Thucydides — History of the Peloponnesian War
• Augustine — Confessions
• Plato — Dialogues (Apology, Phaedo, Symposium, Republic and more)
• Goethe — Faust
• Aristotle — Nicomachean Ethics and Politics
• The Bible (KJV) — Old Testament
• Hamilton, Madison, Jay — The Federalist Papers
• Machiavelli — The Prince
• Dostoevsky — Crime and Punishment

MADE FOR LISTENING

• Word-for-word sync: the sentence being read is always highlighted
• Tap to play: touch any line to jump the narration there
• Background playback with full lock screen and Control Center controls
• Skip back and forward 15 seconds, scrub anywhere

MADE FOR READING

• The complete text of every work is built in — no connection needed to read
• Download any work's audio once and listen fully offline
• Bookmarks for every book: save a passage, jump back to it anytime
• Automatic resume: pick up exactly where you stopped, even after restarting

No account. No subscription. No ads. Just the classics, read to you.

## Key features

- Synchronized text and audio narration
- Tap to play sentence feature
- Offline reading and listening
- Automatic resume functionality
- Bookmark saving
- Background playback


## Frequently asked questions about Delphi

### What classic books are available on Delphi?

Delphi offers a curated library including works by Thucydides, Augustine, Plato, Goethe, Aristotle, The Bible (KJV), Hamilton, Madison, Jay, Machiavelli, and Dostoevsky. The complete text of each work is built-in.

### Can I use Delphi offline?

Yes, Delphi is designed for offline use. You can download any work's audio once and listen to it fully offline, and the text is also built-in without needing a connection to read.

### How does the synchronized reading work in Delphi?

As the audio plays, the current sentence is highlighted in the text. The page also scrolls automatically to keep pace. You can tap any sentence to hear it from that exact point.

### Does Delphi have ads?

No, Delphi is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' and is designed to provide an uninterrupted reading and listening experience.

### Is Delphi free to use?

Yes, Delphi is completely free to download and use. It does not require a subscription or have any in-app purchases.

### Can I resume reading where I left off in Delphi?

Yes, Delphi features automatic resume. It will bring you back to the exact spot you stopped, even after closing the app or restarting your device.

### What devices does Delphi support?

Delphi is available for iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Delphi updated?

Delphi was last updated on August 6, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a new release, and future updates may occur to add content or features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-10

The complete Old Testament.

The Bible now includes all 39 books: Genesis through Malachi, 929 chapters and 18,964 verses in one continuous King James reading, with every verse synced to the audio.

• Bookmarks — save your place in any book and jump straight back to it.
• Continue — the library remembers where you left even after closing the app.

As always, all text is available offline the moment you install. Audio downloads only for the works you choose.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-06

No release notes.

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