# King Lear!

> A digital reader for Shakespeare's tragedy, King Lear. (iPhone/iPad app by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-lear/id351630650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qualex Consulting Services, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694416)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2010-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-lear/id351630650/reviews.md

## What is King Lear!?

King Lear is a tragedy, by William Shakespeare.

This reader is equipped with various auto scroller speeds to make a more pleasurable reading experience.

Lear, who is old, wants to retire from power. He decides to divide his realm among his three daughters, and offers the largest share to the one who loves him best. Goneril and Regan both proclaim in fulsome terms that they love him more than anything in the world, which pleases him. Cordelia speaks temperately and honestly, which annoys him. In his anger he disinherits her, and divides the kingdom between the other two. Kent objects to this unfair treatment. Lear is further enraged by Kent's contradiction, and banishes him from the country. Cordelia's two suitors enter. Learning that she is disinherited, the Duke of Burgundy withdraws his suit, but the King of France is impressed by her honesty and marries her anyway.

Lear announces he will live alternately with Goneril and Regan, and their husbands, the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall. He reserves to himself a retinue of one hundred knights, to be supported by his daughters. Goneril and Regan speak privately, agreeing that Lear is old and foolish...

## Key features

- Classic Shakespearean tragedy
- Auto-scrolling reader
- Adjustable scroll speeds
- Detailed plot summary
- Character interactions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-lear/id351630650/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-08-17, version 2.4*

I feel as if I put a bad rating I’d be insulting the masterpiece of King Lear as a play, there isn’t anything wrong with app, no problems, but I ask myself am I rating King Lear or the app, so both the app and play are great, five stars.

### 1/5 — This is not the King Lear my English teacher gave me.

*2010-01-26, version 0*

The text in this version is completely different than my book and other apps I''ve used. Not only is the text different, the characters aren't even named the same.

## Frequently asked questions about King Lear!

### What is King Lear?

King Lear is a digital reader application that provides the text of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy. It allows users to read the play with adjustable auto-scrolling speeds for a more comfortable experience.

### What devices does King Lear support?

King Lear is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on April 13, 2016, with version 2.4.

### What is the age rating for King Lear?

The age rating for King Lear is 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does King Lear have ads?

No, King Lear does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### How often is King Lear updated?

King Lear was last updated on April 13, 2016. The app has not received updates since then, with the latest version being 2.4.

### What is the user rating for King Lear?

King Lear has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars, based on a single review. This suggests a highly positive user experience from its current user base.

### Can I read King Lear offline?

The provided description does not specify if King Lear can be read offline. However, as a text-based reader, it is likely to function without an internet connection once the text is loaded.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2016-04-13

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

‣ performance enhancements and optimizations

### 2.3 — 2016-04-01

‣ New Color Scheme Selection in Settings
‣ Select a text color and background color for a more enjoyable reading experience

### 2.2 — 2016-03-28

‣ small improvements and optimizations

### 2.1 — 2016-03-21

‣ Updated layout
‣ New Settings tab on toolbar
‣ More auto-scroller speed options
‣ Additional content for Shakespeare fans
‣ Bug fixes and improvements

### 1 — 2010-01-22

No release notes.

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