# Moby Dick!

> Digital reader for Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick, with auto-scrolling. (iPhone/iPad app by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moby-dick/id351623128 (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: 4.40/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2010-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moby-dick/id351623128/reviews.md

## What is Moby Dick!?

This reader is equipped with auto-scroller technology to make for a more relaxing and enjoyable reading experience.

Moby-Dick is a novel first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale, Moby Dick, a white sperm whale of tremendous size and ferocity. Comparatively few whaleships know of Moby Dick, and fewer yet have encountered him. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge.

In Moby-Dick, Melville employs stylized language, symbolism, and metaphor to explore numerous complex themes. Through the main character's journey, the concepts of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of gods are all examined as Ishmael speculates upon his personal beliefs and his place in the universe. The narrator's reflections, along with his descriptions of a sailor's life aboard a whaling ship, are woven into the narrative along with Shakespearean literary devices such as stage directions, extended soliloquies and asides.
Often considered the embodiment of American Romanticism, Moby-Dick was first published by Richard Bentley in London on October 18, 1851 in an expurgated three-volume edition titled The Whale, and weeks later as a single volume, by New York City publisher Harper and Brothers as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale on November 14, 1851. The first line of Chapter One—"Call me Ishmael."—is one of the most famous opening lines in American literature. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Dick is now considered one of the greatest novels in the English language and has secured Melville's place among America's greatest writers.

src Wikipedia

## Key features

- Auto-scroller technology
- Full text of Moby Dick
- Explores complex themes
- Classic American literature
- Relaxing reading experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moby-dick/id351623128/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hi

*2025-10-09*

I like this :D

### 4/5 — Book mark?

*2023-11-16*

This needs a bookmark feature to hold one's place.

### 3/5 — Moby

*2013-10-28*

Needs a bookmark

### 5/5 — Does what it needs to do

*2013-06-05*

Basic Reader. You can read the whole book. Good app.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2012-05-21*

I don't see no problems best of all free

### 5/5 — Good

*2010-08-02*

It does what it says it does. You can read the whole book.

## Frequently asked questions about Moby Dick!

### What is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick is a classic novel by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against a giant white sperm whale. The app provides the full text of this renowned American novel.

### Does Moby Dick! have ads?

No, Moby Dick! does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience of the classic novel.

### What devices does Moby Dick! support?

Moby Dick! is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a comfortable reading experience on these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Moby Dick! updated?

The latest version of Moby Dick! is 2.2, which was last updated on April 13, 2016. While not frequently updated, the core content remains the classic novel.

### What is the age rating for Moby Dick!?

Moby Dick! has an age rating of 12+. This rating suggests that the content is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### What makes the reading experience in Moby Dick! unique?

Moby Dick! features auto-scroller technology, designed to enhance the reading experience by automatically advancing the text. This aims to make reading more relaxing and enjoyable.

### What themes are explored in Moby Dick!?

The novel within Moby Dick! explores complex themes such as class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of gods. It delves into Ishmael's personal beliefs and his place in the universe.

### Is Moby Dick! available in other languages?

The provided information indicates that Moby Dick! offers the text of the classic novel in English. There is no mention of support for other languages within this app description.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2016-04-13

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

‣ performance enhancements and optimizations

### 2.1 — 2016-04-01

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

### 2.0 — 2016-03-26

‣ Updated layout
‣ New Settings tab on toolbar
‣ More auto-scroller speed options
‣ Bug fixes and improvements

### 1 — 2010-01-22

No release notes.

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