# Shakespeare: The Tempest > Digital reader for Shakespeare's "The Tempest" with auto-scrolling. (iPhone/iPad app by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-the-tempest/id335586515 (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: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB - Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more - Released: 2009-10-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-the-tempest/id335586515/reviews.md ## What is Shakespeare? Shakespeare: The Tempest This reader is equipped with various auto scroller speeds to make a more pleasurable reading experience. This drama is one of the great comedy plays by William Shakespeare. The themes illustrated in the play are freedom, friendship , repentance and forgiveness and feature different temperaments illustrating temperance and intemperance. The plot starts when King Alonso of Naples and his entourage sail home for Italy after attending his daughter's wedding in Tunis, Africa. They encounter a violent storm, or Tempest. Everyone jumps overboard and are washed ashore on a strange island inhabited by the magician Prospero who has deliberately conjured up the storm. Prospero and Miranda live in a cave on the island which is also inhabited by Ariel, a sprite who carries out the bidding of Prospero, and the ugly, half human Caliban. Various plots against the main characters fail thanks to the magic of Prospero. The play ends with all the plotters repenting the Tempest is calmed. ## Key features - Auto-scrolling reader - Classic Shakespearean drama - Explores themes of freedom and forgiveness - Detailed plot summary - Character descriptions ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-the-tempest/id335586515/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Very good, BUT, *2016-12-24* I've read 3 of these adaptations on these apps, all very good, except when you close the app, and then go back, you have to remember where you are, be so much better if you could "bookmark" where you are, sometimes it takes a while to find your place again!! ### 1/5 — Butchered shakespeare *2016-05-05, version 2.5* Opening scene, the storm has been cut to about 3 lines. I didn't read the rest. I would like the entire play! Wasted money! ### 5/5 — Unhappy *2009-12-10, version 0* The Tempest is a great book but it does not have all the acts from the original book. ## Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare ### What is Shakespeare: The Tempest about? Shakespeare: The Tempest is a digital reader for William Shakespeare's classic comedy play. It explores themes of freedom, friendship, repentance, and forgiveness, following the story of Prospero on a magical island. ### Does Shakespeare: The Tempest have ads? No, Shakespeare: The Tempest does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruption from ads. ### What devices does Shakespeare: The Tempest support? Shakespeare: The Tempest is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS mobile platforms. ### How often is Shakespeare: The Tempest updated? The latest version of Shakespeare: The Tempest was released on April 12, 2016. The app has not received updates since this date. ### What is the age rating for Shakespeare: The Tempest? Shakespeare: The Tempest has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### What is the user rating for Shakespeare: The Tempest? Shakespeare: The Tempest has a user rating of 2.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed or negative reception from its limited user base. ### Can I adjust the reading speed in Shakespeare: The Tempest? Yes, the reader is equipped with various auto-scroller speeds to make for a more pleasurable reading experience. This feature allows users to customize their reading pace. ### When was Shakespeare: The Tempest first released? Shakespeare: The Tempest was first released on October 27, 2009. It has been available on the App Store for over a decade. ## 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 ### 2 — 2010-01-09 Updated in 2.0: Fixed issue with missing Act 5, enjoy! ## Apps similar to Shakespeare | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MicroBook: read book summaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microbook-read-book-summaries/id314881531) | 4.5 (817) | Free | Books | | [Romantic Quotes Latest Status](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romantic-quotes-latest-status/id1036134236) | — | Free | Books | | [Serial Reader: Daily Book Bits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-reader-daily-book-bits/id1077180804) | 4.8 (3,817) | Free | Books | | [Quick Reads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-reads/id1139023307) | 3.9 (8) | Free | Books | | [ClassicReads: Novels & Fiction](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classicreads-novels-and-fiction/id1528820845) | 4.7 (55) | Free | Books | | [Poems - Poetry in English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poems-poetry-in-english/id1249662575) | 4.7 (410) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc - [Florida's Lotto](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floridas-lotto/id325835194) - [NY Lotto & Powerball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-lotto-and-powerball/id325945237) - [Shakespeare: Macbeth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-macbeth/id335573114) - [Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-romeo-and-juliet/id335576700) - [Shakespeare: Hamlet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573) All apps by Qualex Consulting Services, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/323694416 ## Related topics [bards tale](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bards-tale) · [shakespeare unmasked](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shakespeare-unmasked) · [shakespeare in bits](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shakespeare-in-bits) · [shakespeare swipespeare](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shakespeare-swipespeare) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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