A little closer to myself, every day
— Hecato, quoted by Seneca
Response from developer
A friend to yourself. There is no progress worth more than that. Poetic exists so lines like this can find you. Thank you for saying it the way you did.

Discover profound quotes from history's greatest thinkers, delivered daily through customizable widgets and notifications. Reflect on themes that resonate with you and even write your own thoughts.
1.0.5
November 3, 2026
- New Collection: Stray Birds by Rabindranath Tagore. - New App Theme: Stoic style for a minimal aesthetic. - Storyboard Widgets: Visual art for your home screen. - Fresh Quotes: Handpicked daily inspiration. - Performance: Behind-the-scenes polish. Enjoying the app? We would love for you to tell us in the review section! We read and respond to them all. Don't forget to read deeply and live fully. The world is waiting. BE POETIC.
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A friend to yourself. There is no progress worth more than that. Poetic exists so lines like this can find you. Thank you for saying it the way you did.
Poetic delivers daily inspirational quotes and writings from historical figures like Marcus Aurelius, Whitman, and Rumi. It aims to provide motivation and understanding through timeless literature, delivered via widgets and notifications.
Yes, Poetic contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, users may encounter ads within the application.
Poetic Premium offers several subscription tiers: $3.99 weekly, $5.99 monthly, and $29.99 annually. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.
Currently, Poetic is supported on iPhones. The app is designed to integrate with iOS features for a seamless user experience.
The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 1.0.5. New words, books, and scenes are added with every update, ensuring fresh content.
While the core functionality of receiving daily quotes and using widgets may require an internet connection for updates, the app's content is drawn from a curated library. Specific offline access details are not provided.
Poetic has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.
Poetic emphasizes that all quotes are taken directly and verbatim from original works, with nothing rewritten or paraphrased. This ensures the authenticity of the words from historical thinkers.