# Shakespeare’s Sonnets — With performances & commentary > Interactive digital edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets with performances and scholarly commentary. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeares-sonnets/id528646395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.4 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeares-sonnets/id528646395/reviews.md ## What is Shakespeare’s Sonnets? A masterly app...As accessible as it is scholarly, it’s an extraordinary achievement, that brings the sonnets bracingly to life and definitively sets the bar for the future of digital reading.' – Robert Collins, London Sunday Times The Sonnets presents William Shakespeare’s immortal collection of love poems in an interactive digital edition that allows you to explore, appreciate and understand this great work of literature as never before. All 154 sonnets are performed to camera by a star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek, X-Men, Royal Shakespeare Company), David Tennant (Dr Who, Hamlet), Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City), Fiona Shaw (The Waste Land, Harry Potter), Stephen Fry (The Hobbit) and Dominic West (The Wire). These performances – all specially filmed for the app – are synchronised to the text, which highlights line by line as each sonnet is spoken. The performance videos, running over two and a half hours, are just the beginning. Also included are the complete Notes and Introduction from the Arden Shakespeare, offering unsurpassed scholarly commentary and insight. Touch a mysterious line or difficult word in any of the poems and the corresponding Arden Note highlights to provide comprehensive explanation. An alternative commentary on every sonnet comes from poet and musician Don Paterson, whose humorous and accessible style complements the academic rigour of the Arden Notes. Features include: • Beautiful filmed performances of all 154 sonnets by an incredible cast of Shakespearian actors and experts • The complete Arden edition text of The Sonnets plus A Lover’s Complaint • The complete Arden Shakespeare notes and introduction fully integrated • New commentary on The Sonnets by Don Paterson • Facility to add your own notes on any sonnet • High resolution facsimile of the original 1609 Quarto showing Shakespeare’s Sonnets as originally published • Forty interviews with scholars and experts discussing the meaning of The Sonnets and their author • Share-a-Sonnet allows you to send a sonnet to friends by email, Twitter or Facebook • Second generation interface based on the acclaimed Faber / Touch Press literary app The Waste Land • AirPlay enabled allowing the performances to be streamed full screen to AppleTV The Sonnets are published by RGB, the people behind the best-selling iPad titles The Elements and The Waste Land. The Sonnets was produced and published in partnership with Faber and Faber, Illuminations and the Arden Shakespeare. ## Key features - Filmed performances of all 154 sonnets - Arden Shakespeare text and notes - New commentary by Don Paterson - Add personal notes - Facsimile of original 1609 Quarto - Interviews with scholars ## Recent user reviews (10 of 65) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeares-sonnets/id528646395/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Terrific presentation of great poetry *2021-09-25, version 1.0.7* I've been going through the sonnets with Patrick Stewart's social media presentation of them. Then I found this app and added that to the mix. Patrick is enthusiastic but unpolished, so these very polished and professional readings make for a nice complement. I have found just a very few readings disappointing, but the rest are excellent, and some are brilliant. I was just this evening blown away by James Shapiro's rendition of Sonnet 138. ### 3/5 — Update please *2021-01-02, version 1.0.7* This app doesn’t work any more on latest iPad software. Needs updating ### 5/5 — My first download on my new iPad! *2019-03-18, version 1.0.7* Ten years ago I asked for an AppStore gift card and I picked this app. I’ve always loved Shakespeare and this purchase did not disappoint! The readings are wonderful and the text is phenomenal. It’s also wonderful to have Sir Patrick Stewart recite one of your favorite sonnets. A must get for any Shakespeare fan, you will not regret the purchase. It’s sad that I am only the 7th review. This app should have far more interest for the content it contains. I especially loved the scanned images of original works, what a treat to see! ### 5/5 — My Favorite App *2016-12-13, version 1.0.6* This is absolutely my most favorite app!!!! Please make it available on iphone again. ### 5/5 — Masterful *2016-02-14, version 1.0.5* A masterpiece! Worth the purchase if you're a Shakespeare sonnet lover. Each actor's rendition is entertaining and moving. Sir Patrick Stewart is my personal favorite. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — amazing, bravo! *2015-08-14, version 1.0.5* I've learned so much, mostly how to enjoy the sonnets. ### 5/5 — Magnificent! *2015-08-12, version 1.0.4* This has to be the most humongous app ever which is a necessary downside to keeping it on an iPad that doesn't have the most memory. But that aside, it is beautifully done. My next iPad will have all the memory available. This app alone is worth doing that! ### 5/5 — Impressive! *2015-01-07, version 1.0.0* This is an amazing collection of high quality videos of talented actors reciting the sonnets, the sonnets themselves with academic notations and analysis as well as facsimiles of the originals. Truly a gift to those who love Shakespeare and want to share him with others. Money well spent! ### 5/5 — Liszt Sonata *2014-12-12, version 1.0.4* A brilliant app. Mind blowing performance by Stephen Hough. Having the score on the page adds to the enjoyment. Sound reproduction on my IPad Air is excellent. ### 5/5 — Love every minute *2014-11-02, version 1.0.4* This is a quality product and I just love it. The actors reciting the sonnets give impeccable delivery of the lines, there are accompanying explanatory notes and other extras. This app brings the sonnets clarity and meaning hard to find on your own. Strongly recommended. ## Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s Sonnets ### What does Shakespeare's Sonnets app do? This app provides an interactive digital edition of William Shakespeare's 154 sonnets. It features beautifully filmed performances by famous actors, synchronized line-by-line with the text. You can also access comprehensive scholarly commentary from the Arden Shakespeare and alternative insights from poet Don Paterson. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include filmed performances of all sonnets, the complete Arden edition text and notes, new commentary by Don Paterson, the ability to add your own notes, a facsimile of the original 1609 Quarto, and interviews with scholars. It also offers a 'Share-a-Sonnet' feature and AirPlay support. ### How much does Shakespeare's Sonnets app cost? The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to access all its features and content. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What is the target audience for this app? This app is designed for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to explore Shakespeare's sonnets in a deeper and more engaging way. It caters to both academic study and personal appreciation of classic poetry. ### Can I use this app to study Shakespeare's Sonnets? Yes, the app is ideal for studying Shakespeare's Sonnets. It provides scholarly notes and introductions from the Arden Shakespeare, alongside expert commentary, which offer in-depth analysis and historical context for each poem. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.10 — 2022-02-21 Minor bug fixes ### 1.0.8 — 2021-08-24 Minor bug fixes ### 1.0.7 — 2017-08-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0.6 — 2016-09-23 Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0.5 — 2015-08-12 Thanks for updating to 1.0.5. This update includes improvements to our app discovery section, some minor bug fixes, and compatibility with the most recent iOS 9 beta. If you enjoy exploring Shakespeare's Sonnets, please leave us a review on the App Store. 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