# Poetic — Classic Poetry reader

> Classic poetry reader with saving, highlighting, and sharing features. (iPhone/iPad app by Dean Thompson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poetic/id1614416936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dean Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563743581)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poetic/id1614416936/reviews.md

## What is Poetic?

Poetic is a beautifully simple reader for classic poetry - now with the entire library in your pocket and poems on your Home Screen.

Enjoy more than 3,800 poems from 137 of the greatest poets in the English language - Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Keats, Byron, Whitman, Phillis Wheatley, and many more. Completely free, and now completely offline.

POEMS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN
• Poem of the Day widget - a hand-picked short poem, new every morning. Free, always.
• Favorites widget - your own anthology, rotating through the day. Any tip unlocks it as a thank-you.

MEET THE POETS
• Poet of the Day introduces you to a classic poet every day, with a short story of their life.
• Browse all 137 poets and wander through their work.

FIND ANY LINE
• Instant search across every title, every poet, and every line of verse - even a half-remembered phrase.
• Fresh picks and featured poets in Explore, every time you open it.

MAKE IT YOURS
• Save your favorite poems, sort them by recently added, and share them with friends.
• Save quotes and share them on social media.
• Studying poetry? Long-press any line to highlight it and keep it as a quote.
• A gentle daily reminder, and light and dark themes.

FREE, FOREVER
All the poetry in Poetic is free - no subscriptions, no paywalls, ever. If Poetic brightens your days, an optional one-time tip unlocks the Favorites widget as a small thank-you, and helps keep the verses coming.

Poetic requires iOS 17 or later.

## Key features

- Thousands of classic English poems
- Save favorite poems
- Highlight quotes
- Share poems and quotes
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee and Chocolate | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poetic/id1614416936/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn't even work

*2024-05-05*

I tried to use it but it keeps logging me out of the app. I can't even read to poetry!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.
There was a bug in the version you were using which has been fixed in the latest version(2.3.0).
Sorry for any inconvenience and hope you can try it out again in future.

### 5/5 — So useful!

*2022-03-16*

Was looking for something like this for work! Glad it exists…it has everything

## Frequently asked questions about Poetic

### What is Poetic's learning methodology?

Poetic focuses on direct engagement with classic literature. Users can read thousands of poems, save their favorites, and highlight specific quotes for deeper study and reflection.

### How does Poetic track user progress?

Poetic allows users to save favorite poems and highlight quotes, acting as a personalized collection of their engagement with the material. This helps users revisit and reinforce their learning.

### Does Poetic offer certifications?

Poetic is a poetry reader and does not offer formal certifications. Its value lies in providing access to classic works and tools for personal study and appreciation.

### What is the update frequency for Poetic?

Poetic was last updated on June 7, 2024, indicating active development. The current version is 2.3.0.

### What devices is Poetic available on?

Poetic is currently available for iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for Poetic?

Poetic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Poetic have ads?

Poetic does not contain advertisements.

### What are the in-app purchase options for Poetic?

While the app is free to download and use, it offers in-app purchases. Specific details on these purchases are not provided in the app description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-17

- Home Screen widgets
- The entire 3,800+ poem library becomes accessible offline
- Poet of the Day on the Home tab, with short biographies
- Instant unified search across titles, poets, and every line of every poem
- Cleaner, faster UI throughout, refreshed for the latest iOS
- Now requires iOS 17 or later

### 2.3.0 — 2024-06-07

- bug fixes: tab view crash
- informative errors

### 2.2 — 2023-07-24

- Better error handling
- Added Tip Jar

### 2.1 — 2023-07-17

- Improved search experience. 
- Tracks viewed poems so you know how many you have read.

### 2.0 — 2023-02-20

- Layout 
- Search bugs fixed.
- Recommended Poems and Authors added.

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