# Shakespeare: Hamlet

> Digital reader for Shakespeare's Hamlet with adjustable auto-scrolling. (iPhone/iPad app by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573 (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: 4.77/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2009-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573/reviews.md

## What is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare: Hamlet:

This reader is equipped with various auto scroller speeds to make a more pleasurable reading experience.

This drama is one of the great tragedy themed plays by William Shakespeare. The themes of the plot cover indecision, revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty and fate. Prince Hamlet mourns both his father's death and his mother, Queen Gertrude's remarriage to Claudius. The ghost of Hamlet's father appears to him and tells him that Claudius has poisoned him. Hamlet swears revenge. He kills the eavesdropping Polonius, the court chamberlain. Polonius's son Laertes returns to Denmark to avenge his father's death. Polonius's daughter Ophelia loves the Prince but his behaviour drives her to madness. Ophelia dies by drowning. A duel takes place and ends with the death of Gertrude, Laertes, Claudius, and Hamlet.

## Key features

- Adjustable auto-scroller speeds
- Classic Shakespearean tragedy
- Themes of revenge and deception
- Detailed plot summary
- Character motivations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hamlet

*2022-11-26*

It’s hamlet

### 5/5 — Hamlet Lover

*2021-09-15*

I love being able to read Shakespeare on an iPad to adjust the size and brightness of this most excellent text!

### 4/5 — Nice app, needs scene selection.

*2014-06-18*

I like thumb-scrolling as opposed to page flipping. Would give five stars if I could select the scene as well as the act.

### 4/5 — love it!

*2013-03-28*

i verry much injoy the self scrolling

### 3/5 — Looks Decent...

*2012-09-12*

Haven't really used it yet, but right off the bat I see that it needs Scene selection as well as Act selection.

### 5/5 — I love this book

*2010-03-01*

I haven't read it yet, but I want to read be myself since at school we didn't read it all. U don't really like to read because am Latin but I want to be like Americans And read from now on and read more books. I like Shakespearean plays.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2010-01-19*

Love the play. The app really uses a great autoscroller ao I can read without manually flipping the pages!

## Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare

### What is Shakespeare: Hamlet about?

Shakespeare: Hamlet is a digital reader for the classic tragedy exploring themes of indecision, revenge, deception, ambition, loyalty, and fate. It follows Prince Hamlet's quest for retribution after his father's murder.

### Does Shakespeare: Hamlet have ads?

No, Shakespeare: Hamlet is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices does Shakespeare: Hamlet support?

Shakespeare: Hamlet is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Shakespeare: Hamlet?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for young adults and older.

### How often is Shakespeare: Hamlet updated?

The latest version, 2.5, was released on April 12, 2016. While not frequently updated, it offers a stable experience for the classic text.

### What makes the reading experience in Shakespeare: Hamlet unique?

This reader is equipped with various auto-scroller speeds, allowing for a more pleasurable and customizable reading experience of the classic play.

### What are the main themes explored in Shakespeare: Hamlet?

The drama covers significant themes including indecision, revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty, and fate, offering a rich literary experience.

### What is the user rating for Shakespeare: Hamlet?

Shakespeare: Hamlet has a high rating of 4.8 stars based on 13 user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2016-04-12

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

‣ performance enhancements and optimizations

### 2.4 — 2016-04-01

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

### 2.3 — 2016-03-25

‣ small improvements and optimizations

### 2.2 — 2016-03-19

‣ Updated layout
‣ New Settings tab on toolbar
‣ More auto-scroller speed options
‣ Additional content for Shakespeare fans
‣ Bug fixes and improvements

### 1 — 2009-10-27

No release notes.

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