# Shakespeare SwipeSpeare — user reviews > 92 indexed App Store user reviews of Shakespeare SwipeSpeare by Golgotha Press Apps, rated 2.70/5 from 23 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-swipespeare/id582673708/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-swipespeare/id582673708.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 12 ## Newest reviews (14 of 92) ### 2/5 — Missing end of sentences *2023-08-09, version 6.0.7* In modern and original. There are missing parts , words at the end of paragraphs. I’m quoting this app ### 4/5 — Excellent resource *2018-12-24, version 6.0.2* A very helpful resource- all the texts with modern equivalents - useful for scholars and performance students needing a better grasp of the texts. Study guides are helpful and supportive of the texts. Can have issues with loading, but if you contact the management they are helpful and supportive and helped to solve my issue. ### 1/5 — Horrible upgrade! *2018-03-20, version 6.0.2* I used Swipespeare for 3 years in my classroom and loved it! This year, Romeo and Juliet isn’t free unless I submit an email, which I did. That email is supposed to send me a verification code to enter, but it doesn’t. It includes a link. That link does nothing to help me access a free play. It has to be more user friendly than this, especially with students trying to navigate a new app quickly. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2017-11-05, version 6.0.1* I already purchased this app with this account, but when trying to restore purchases on my new iPhone, since my old one broke, it says “unable to restore purchase” I’m not going to buy this again. Do you really expect ppl to purchase this app every time they own a new device?! That’s really stupid and it is deceptive at the same time. ### 3/5 — Broken! *2017-10-04, version 6.0* Since this new version loaded it doesn't work at all on my iPhone . It opens then closes seconds later. It's an iPhone 7 iOS 10.3.3. Frustrating. How do I contact support? I went to developers website. Entered a question in the 'contact' form. No response. Update. Problem solved eventually. Had to upgrade to ios11, and then create a new account because I could not access my purchased material. I quite like the app. It is a useful portable reference but some of the modern translation is inaccurate. ### 1/5 — Lesson Plan Summaries are All the Same *2017-10-04, version 6.0* How do I know if I am buying the correct lesson plan when they all refer to being the lesson plan for Midsummer Night’s Dream? Should I assume the summary on all of them are incorrect or that every lesson plan is incorrectly for Midsummer Night’s Dream? I’m not buying anything if I am not sure what I am buying. That needs to be corrected ASAP ### 3/5 — Crashes every time i open it *2017-09-07, version 6.0* Crashes every time i open it ### 1/5 — Crashes *2017-09-07, version 6.0* I'm sorry, but I can't use the app. Every time I try to click on a book to read, the app crashes. I think it's a shame, because the app is really useful to have. ### 1/5 — Wish it would work *2017-04-07, version 5.0* It won't let me create a profile, saying code error, even after I deleted and reloaded it. If I can't create a profile, I can't use any features. Buyer beware. ### 2/5 — Access problem *2017-02-01, version 5.0* Hey, I had an exam today and I coudn't access to my saved notes in the same device. Please update the app. ### 3/5 — Not so fun *2017-01-19, version 5.0* The app description and the screenshots make you believe that this is a fun app. But you don't end up having as much fun as you expected you would. The app can be a lot of refined. Let's see what the updates bring. ### 4/5 — Great app overall *2015-10-16, version 5.0* Pros: This type of app is generally a great idea. I love Shakespeare, but sometimes I lose meaning in the language. This app allows me to read the actual text and glance at a "translated" version when needed. The app is also pretty well designed. The swipe function is convenient as are the notes/highlight features. Cons: It is easy to tell that this app hasn't been modified much for quite a while. The style of the app doesn't fit with ios9 or even ios7, for that matter. The app can defiantly use a visual overhaul. Me only other complaint would be the price. I'm conflicted. On one hand, paying $4 for an actual book is great, but for some reason, I don't feel good about paying that much on an app when I could probably find it online for free. ### 1/5 — fix for ios 7 users please!! *2015-10-04, version 5.0* I also paid for the entire set of plays and now can't open the app. Please fix and I'll amend my review but right now a once useful app is junk. ### 1/5 — CRASHES *2015-09-17, version 5.0* Would be a cool app if it didn't keep crashing ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Was a great resource *2023-12-29, version 6.0.7* But no it just crashes when I try to open it ### 1/5 — WARNING!! Do not buy *2022-09-27, version 6.0.7* This app takes your money and then does not unlock the play or plays. I’ve lost almost $30!! Costumer service is non responsive!! RIP OFF!!! ### 1/5 — 👎 *2022-03-21, version 6.0.7* The app will not send me a confirmation code in order to get a free book. I have tried both of my emails multiple times and still nothing in either in boxes. ### 1/5 — Terrible! Rip off. Lost $15 already. *2020-12-02, version 6.0.7* I purchased some guided and plays, but they are still locked! No way to view them. No support phone or contact. Total rip-off! Do not buy anything from this app!!! ### 1/5 — Crashes, won’t open. *2019-06-15, version 6.0.5* I’ve uninstalled, reinstalled, rebooted the iPhone, let an Apple update go by then reinstalled again. Any ideas? ### 1/5 — SwipeSpeare restore issues *2019-04-03, version 6.0.5* I bought this app in full £22.99 on my iPad I have since changed my device but this app won’t restore my Purchase. I’m Quite frustrated. I’ve contacted the developer and still they do not respond to any of my emails. I feel I’ve wasted money on a app with great content but unfortunately doesn’t work and the creators no longer care. I’m going to take this further. I really feel robbed! ### 1/5 — Unfortunately *2019-03-23, version 6.0.5* I do not know why but it crashes every time I try to use. ### 1/5 — Purchased book never received *2018-06-17, version 6.0.2* I purchased an ePub book version but never received it. I went online and to the app to search for support options but didn’t find any. The app seems buggy ### 1/5 — It did not work! *2018-04-04, version 6.0.2* I tried to get the free version of Romeo and Juliet and it has you type your emails for a confirmation code but it never sent it! 😤 ### 1/5 — Keeps Crashing and Wanting a Payments *2018-03-28, version 6.0.2* I paid for Romeo and Juliet study guide and tried to open it and the app crashed. Then I went back in to try again and it wants to charge me again. That happened three times. So I’m going elsewhere. :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Game Changer *2019-04-22, version 6.0.5* I love this app and it’s given me a new perspective on Shakespeare, it feels like I’m learning a new language. I did update my phone and had issues but quickly emailed them and the developer was able to help me set up my past purchases. It sounds like it’s one guy working on it, so I’ll give him some slack. ### 5/5 — Crapy *2019-04-06, version 6.0.5* Great customer support ### 5/5 — Update fixed bugs *2019-03-20, version 6.0.5* Great! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2016-05-03, version 5.0* This app helped me really well with translation for a project. ### 5/5 — Handy *2016-01-18, version 5.0* This is a handy tool to use when doing Shakespeare in school. I found it very helpful and recommended it to several of my peers. Thank you for the great app. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2015-09-16, version 5.0* I was struggling through Shakespeare, finding it quite hard to understand. This app is pure genius. It allows you to see both the Old and Modern English, and easily swipe to change the passages back and forth. This app has helped me complete quite a bit of my Shakespeare homework, and sped up the process tremendously! I strongly recommend this app for students, like myself. ### 5/5 — Great for students! *2015-05-02, version 5.0* Based on the title of this app I thought it was a compilation of Shakespeare's work in a modern translation. Turns out it is actually much more: you get the original Shakespeare PLUS the modern translation and can easily swipe between the two. I remember as a student having to buy the book of the original plus the Coles Notes version so I could figure out the many passages with difficult language. For a very reasonable in-app price you get both and can feel good about saving some trees. ### 5/5 — Great user interface *2015-04-30, version 5.0* The design is very unique and user friendly. Nice app. ### 5/5 — A Must for Bard Fans *2015-04-17, version 5.0* What a great resource for fans, teachers, and students of the Bard! Love the choice to read the plays in both their original mode and in modern English. App is well presented too. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2015-04-13, version 5.0* To be or not to be? Great app for everyone who loves shakespeare --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*