# Selcouth — A word game for readers

> Literary word game to fill missing words in classic book passages. (iPhone/iPad app by Zachary Proffitt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selcouth/id6789976122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zachary Proffitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065750397)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 179 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selcouth/id6789976122/reviews.md

## What is Selcouth?

selcouth (adj.) — strange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; wondrous.

I made Selcouth to spend more time with the authors I love. You get a passage from Dickens, Dostoevsky, or Cather, a few words missing, and you put them back. Try one, from Pride and Prejudice:

"Nothing is more deceitful," said Darcy, "than the appearance of ______. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast."

honesty? virtue? humility?

Austen wrote humility. That's the game. Just you and the passage, weighing the words the way the author did.

There's a commonplace book for the words and passages you want to keep; any kept word can be revisited in context, across every book in your library. There are quiet game mechanics too (ranks, rare words to hunt), but the passage is the point, not the score.

Thirty classics are free (more than 9,000 passages), with collections when you want more: Gothic & Weird, The Russians, The Sea, Story-Books, and more planned. Each collection is a one-time purchase, yours forever, never a subscription; the full library today is 157 books (more than 44,000 passages). If you'd rather spend ten minutes with Middlemarch than a feed, this is for you.

— Zach

P.S. No account, no ads, no tracking, works offline. iPhone and iPad, your commonplace synced through iCloud.

## Key features

- Fill in missing words in literary passages
- Save words and passages to a commonplace book
- Offline play
- No ads or tracking
- One-time purchases for content collections

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Russians | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Library | $24.99 | one-time |
| The Sea | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selcouth/id6789976122/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Pick Up and Play Reading Game

*2026-08-08*

Really enjoyable to play, simple game that exposes me to many books I know but haven’t read yet. All about the passages and words with no in your face, annoying mechanics.

## Frequently asked questions about Selcouth

### What is Selcouth?

Selcouth is a word game for readers where you fill in missing words in passages from classic literature. It allows you to engage deeply with authors' works and save favorite words and passages.

### Does Selcouth have ads?

No, Selcouth is ad-free. The developer explicitly states there are no ads, no tracking, and no account required, ensuring a focused reading experience.

### How much does Selcouth cost?

Selcouth is free to download and play, offering over 9,000 passages from 30 classics. Additional content collections are available as one-time purchases, not subscriptions.

### Can I play Selcouth offline?

Yes, Selcouth works offline. This feature allows you to enjoy the game and its literary content without needing an internet connection.

### What devices does Selcouth support?

Selcouth is available for iPhone and iPad. Your commonplace book is synced through iCloud across these devices.

### How often is Selcouth updated?

The latest version is 1.0.3, last updated on August 15, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has seen recent updates.

### What age rating is Selcouth?

Selcouth has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content generally appropriate for this age group.

### What do users like about Selcouth?

Users appreciate the focus on literary passages over scores, the quiet gameplay mechanics, and the ability to save and revisit words and passages. The offline functionality and lack of ads are also highly valued.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-15

The Selcouth Roll is open. At the foot of Progress you'll now find a register waiting for the first readers to reach the summit. No one has yet become selcouth.

Also in this update:
• Finish every book in a collection, or find every word in a hunt, and you'll earn a crest for it.
• In the Library, tap an author's name to play across all of their books at once.
• Pack pages now show how many passages they hold.
• Rows and lists throughout got a pass of small polish, including a more tactile press.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-11

A new collection: Story-Books. Forty-one childhood classics, from The Secret Garden and The Wind in the Willows to Anne of Green Gables and Oz. Selcouth is also about half its old size, so it downloads faster and takes less of your phone.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-11

Fixed a bug with author sorting, added the "Gothic & Weird" pack (see in the "Library"), and updated the pack title and roster for "Story-Book" (coming soon, also in "Library"). Updated promo and description text. Nothing else changed.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-06

No release notes.

## More apps by Zachary Proffitt

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All apps by Zachary Proffitt: https://appshunter.io/developer/1065750397

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