# PortaPoet — Guided writing, poem battles

> App for writing, sharing, and collaborating on poems with community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Artisan Engineering L.L.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portapoet/id364322494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artisan Engineering L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364322497)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portapoet/id364322494/reviews.md

## What is PortaPoet?

PortaPoet is your poetry companion.

Intimidated by what it takes to write a sonnet? Don't be. PortaPoet has live guidance for many popular forms, sonnets included. Syllable, rhyme, meter and other poem form guidance as you write.

* Write: Was that ten syllables, or eleven? PortaPoet counts as you type, shows which lines should rhyme and whether they do, and marks the meter where a line drifts off its beat. Tap a line and the notes for that line sit right under it.

* Share: A poem deserves readers. Publish yours and other poets can read it, like it and comment. Follow the poets you enjoy, and their new work lands on your home screen.

* Battle: Cake or pie? Pick a side and throw down. Call out another poet head to head, or post an open challenge and let anyone take the other side. Write for your team, and when the battle ends readers vote. Share the link and your friends can vote for you!

* Collaborate: What will another poet do with your opening line? Write it, hand it over, and find out. Take turns writing the poem and share your collaboration.

* Learn: What makes a villanelle a villanelle? The Poetry Glossary breaks down each form with a classic poem marked up line by line, so you can see the rules at work. One tap starts your own.

* Read: Every poet starts as a reader. The Poem Library gathers classic poetry by form, by topic and by poet, from Basho to Dickinson. Bookmark anything you want to come back to.

* Custom poetry forms: None of the supported forms quite cut it? Create your own! PortaPoet will give line by line guidance for those too.

* Free: Writing, publishing, rhyming dictionary, battles, collaborations, the Poem Library, the Poetry Glossary, following other poets, and comments. All of it, at no charge. Haiku guidance is free too.

* PortaPoet Plus (Paid): Unlocks line by line guidance for every other supported form, and for forms you build yourself. If you bought PortaPoet before version 3, Plus is unlocked for you at no charge. Our thanks for being an early supporter. On a new device, restore your purchases to unlock it.

PortaPoet Plus is available as an auto-renewing subscription or as a one-time purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy.

Terms of Use: https://portapoet.com/terms_of_service.html

## Key features

- Write and share poems
- Publish and rate poems
- Engage in rap battles
- Collaborate on poems
- Haiku validation
- Rhyming dictionary
- Subscribe to poets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PortaPoet Plus Annual | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PortaPoet Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portapoet/id364322494/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sweet app

*2015-07-17*

Pretty sweet, like reading the poems by others more than writing :-)

### 1/5 — No good

*2015-07-10*

I would like my money back. This is a glorified Notes. Please refund.

**Developer response:** Refunds are handled by Apple. That said, checkout the upcoming update 3.0.6 (should be out in a few days). We think you will find it to be much much more than a notes app.

### 4/5 — for those who love poems

*2014-02-04*

you are poet and you love poems then this app is for you. this app is an easy way to make and share your poems to each others. if you are not poet, just try this and see how it brings you fun

### 4/5 — for poet lover

*2014-02-03*

amazing app for poet lovers, where we can share and learn from each others. U should take a rating system for poem via the interest of users.

### 4/5 — Good App

*2014-02-02*

An app that helps and inspires writers of poetry. It definitely makes you want to write more.

### 4/5 — Excelent

*2014-02-02*

The best contest app. My kids are very happy to write lyrics. Thanks to developers!

### 4/5 — Great little app for poets!

*2014-02-01*

I'm not much of a poet,
But I know I can rap.
So listen to the beat,
And you'll know where I'm at.

This app isn't bad,
Just like you, baby!
You're making me horny
And I'm going all crazy.

### 3/5 — Take notes

*2014-02-01*

On the go

### 5/5 — Good enough

*2014-02-01*

It's good enough for me, would love some Dropbox integration doe tho

### 5/5 — good

*2014-01-31*

it is a good app for people who like English.U can see poems made by other people. u can also see battles between two people and vote for the better. it also has a good UI.

## Frequently asked questions about PortaPoet

### What is the learning methodology of PortaPoet?

PortaPoet focuses on a hands-on, creative learning approach. Users learn by actively writing, sharing, and receiving feedback on their poems, fostering skill development through practice and community interaction.

### How does PortaPoet track user progress?

Progress tracking in PortaPoet is primarily through user engagement metrics such as the number of poems written, shared, rated, and collaborations initiated. Users can also track which poets they subscribe to.

### Does PortaPoet offer certifications?

PortaPoet does not offer formal certifications. Its focus is on creative expression and community engagement rather than academic accreditation.

### What is the price of PortaPoet?

PortaPoet is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### What devices is PortaPoet compatible with?

Based on the provided data, PortaPoet is available on iOS and Android devices. The latest version is 2.3.

### How often is PortaPoet updated?

The application was last updated on December 10, 2014, with version 2.3. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the age rating for PortaPoet?

PortaPoet has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it contains content or features suitable for mature audiences.

### Does PortaPoet have ads?

The provided data does not specify if PortaPoet contains advertisements. However, as it is a paid app, it is less likely to be ad-supported.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.6 — 2026-09-30

Huge updates to PortaPoet.

* Guidance beyond haiku
Live guidance as you write for many popular poetry forms: sonnets, limericks, couplets, ballads, quatrains and more. PortaPoet counts your syllables, shows which lines are meant to rhyme and whether they do, and marks the meter so you can see where a line drifts off its beat.

* Battles now have topics
Every battle now has a topic with two sides (Cake vs Pie, Mountains vs Sea). Pick a side, write your turn, and throw down an open challenge for anyone to take the other side, or call out a poet directly. When the battle ends, readers vote, and you can share a link so your friends can vote for you.

* Much improved notifications
The home screen now has a What's New feed that alerts you to activity that matters: when a poet you follow publishes, when someone picks up your open challenge on Pirates vs Ninjas, when it is your turn, and when a battle finishes.

* Learn a form, then write one
The Poetry Glossary is new: every form explained with its rules and its rhythm, each one shown through a classic poem marked up line by line. One tap starts a new poem in that form.

* Custom poetry forms
Create and validate your own. Want your own variation on a haiku or a limerick? PortaPoet supports that, and checks your poem against your own form as you write.

* A library to read
PortaPoet now has a library of classic poems organized by topic, form and poet. Enjoy the classics and get inspired by the great works.

* Better rhymes
The rhyming dictionary was clogged with surnames and obscure proper nouns, which buried the words you would actually use. Those are out of the results now, and everyday words come first.

** Already bought PortaPoet prior to this update?
PortaPoet Plus is yours for free, our thanks for being an early supporter. If it does not appear, tap Restore Purchases in Settings.

Also new
Phoneme spelling under every line, so you can see how it sounds, comments on poems, battles and collaborations, blocking, and a full export of everything you have written.

### 2.3 — 2014-12-10

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed a bug that prevented saved poems from being displayed in saved poems list.
Fixed a bug that causes app to crash when trying to look up a rhyme in the built-in browser.
Added Instabug feedback: Now you can shake the device from any screen in the app to provide feedback or report bugs!
Updated to latest Facebook SDK.

### 2.2 — 2014-01-29

* Fixed syllable counting bug in Twitter Haiku feature. (Thanks Mr.Milk for reporting it)
* Added a bonus new feature to Twitter Haiku screen, find out what it is.
* Tapping the new poem button now starts a Haiku if Haiku tab is selected in the saved poems preview screen.

### 2.1 — 2014-01-09

Fixed error handling bugs

### 2.0 — 2013-12-06

***MAJOR REVAMP***

* Interface COMPLETELY redesigned.
* New feature: Publish your poems and read other users' published poems!
* New feature: Challenge others to rap battles! You pick who won a battle!
* New feature: Collaborate with others to write poems!
* New feature: Not sure if your haiku is a haiku? The app does the haiku rule validation for you!
* New feature: Subscribe to your favorite poets!
* New feature: Rate poems.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy!

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