# Shatoetry — Official William Shatner App > Arrange words, hear them recited by a famous voice, and share your creations. (iPhone/iPad app by Blindlight Apps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatoetry/id564219788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blindlight Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/564220611) - Category: Entertainment, Social Networking - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 58 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-11-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatoetry/id564219788/reviews.md ## What is Shatoetry? THE OFFICIAL WILLIAM SHATNER APP “This app is ingenious” – Cult of Mac “Way too fun” – Geekazine “Can’t stop laughing” – bOing bOing “Simple to use and often hilarious… with great production value” – Appolicious/Yahoo “Completely unique app… effortless to create… interesting and enjoyable” – Apple’N’Apps “Has the potential for lots of hilarity and fun. May it live long and prosper.” – Examiner.com “Shatoetry boldly goes where no app has gone before” – IGN & Mashable “It will keep you amused and connected with your friends" – MacNewsWorld “Shatoetry combines the addictive nature of magnet poetry with the convenience of a smart phone app… Playing alone is fun, but it could be a really cool party game, too. All of these qualities make the app well worth the price to download.” – Nerdist “Once you download it you'll say to yourself, ‘Of course! This app is brilliant!’” – Crave Online “Totally different than anything else you’ve ever seen.” – William Shatner ********** I am pleased to present to you my official app. I created it to invite you to collaborate with me – through Shatoetry. Shatoetry lets you arrange words to compose sentences, statements, phrases, messages… and hear me perform them for you. That’s right: You author it, and I’ll recite it. And what do we call that? A Shatism, of course. You can save the Shatisms you create, send them to your friends by email, and share them through social media. You can team up with other Shatoetists through GameCenter and co-create with your friends online. Or pass it around the room to take turns Shatoetizing with that person next to you. Some people like to use it to compose poetry and haiku… but the more common and practical creations are simple sentences, phrases, word juxtapositions… even individual words sent in my voice as messages, comments, and communications to friends can be really fun. You’ve heard my spoken-word performances. But until now, you’ve only ever heard what I wanted to say. This one-of-a-kind app makes it truly interactive for everyone. It’s a way for you to express your thoughts and your ideas, using my voice. Now when you want to say something, with Shatoetry on your iPhone, I’m there to say it for you! So give it a try. And happy Shatoetizing! My best, Bill -------- *** If you'd like assistance, please email our support team at support@shatoetry.com. *** This app contains over 500 words, each with 3 different versions in delivery... so you can't say *everything* but you sure can say a lot of things! Additional wordpacks are available for purchase from within the app. ## Key features - Arrange words to compose messages - Hear creations performed in a famous voice - Save and share messages - Collaborate with friends online - Party game functionality - Compose poetry and haiku ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | More Words | $0.99 | one-time | | Valentine Words | $0.99 | one-time | | More Words 2 | $0.99 | one-time | | Space Words | $1.99 | one-time | | Names | $0.99 | one-time | | Numbers & Dates | $0.99 | one-time | | More Words 3 | $0.99 | one-time | | More Words 4 | $0.99 | one-time | | More Words 5 | $0.99 | one-time | | All Words | $14.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shatoetry? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Fun and entertaining app - 🤖 Shatner's voice acting is great - 💡 Unique and creative concept - 🎨 Allows for creative expression **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - 🔍 Limited word selection - 🕰️ Clunky interface and navigation - 💰 Expensive for limited functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on startup - Missing words and functionality - Sharing/saving issues - Compatibility problems on newer devices **Most requested features** - Expand word library - Add ability to save/load creations - Improve sharing options - Allow custom text input ## Recent user reviews (10 of 176) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatoetry/id564219788/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Posting will cause threats of legal action *2024-05-20* What arrogance. My channel is not monetized. Feel free to steal Christmas while you’re at it. I would fire the miserable 1960s holdover who doesn’t realize that app revenues eventually come back when it is shown being used. I would recommend using AI speech elsewhere. I can just see this being used in an episode of the original Star Trek as a campy effort to hold off Klingons while Kirk is knocked out. “I - must - don’t - shoot!” ### 1/5 — A complete P.O.S. *2024-05-09, version 2.1.1* Purchased ALL THE WORDS hoping to find 3 words only "So Many Candles" that's it!!! It found me 1 of the 3 (So). After paying the additional $14.99 and only 1 commonly used word "So".... SO I say it's a P.O.S. Of an app plus no way to get your $$ back.. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2024-03-22* Nor is it even useful. Too few words available and clunky to use. Can’t even find simple words like thank, you or please. Wish I had my 99 cents back. ### 1/5 — Posting will cause threats of legal action *2022-07-27* What arrogance. My channel is not monetized. Feel free to steal Christmas while you’re at it. ### 4/5 — Bill is Great! *2022-02-16, version 2.1.1* I grew up watching Star Trek with my dad. This app is nostalgia awesomeness wrapped into one. Only complaint is no updated words for a long time. ### 2/5 — Fab idea/needs tweaking *2021-12-25* Fun if you have time and patience. Some more basic words would be great. (Did I miss it when searching, or is there no “please?”) Good idea, hope they sharpen the user friendliness some day. ### 1/5 — Can’t buy new words or restore *2020-03-05* Restore purchases doesn’t work now. Dev needs to look at this. ### 1/5 — Shatoetry *2019-04-08* Love Bill, not fond of app. Need more ways to share. There’s always an error when connecting to Facebook, always. ### 5/5 — Love Shatting Out the Poems *2019-03-13* This app is too much fun. Having my own poetry read by Mr William Shatner elevates my wordsmithing to a whole other level! ### 4/5 — Great And Fun App! *2019-03-06* This is a great app. The only issue is the interface for selecting words. It is hard to compose something since so few words actually appear on screen at one time. Also it is hard to review the vocabulary to see what words are actually present to use for Shat compositions. I propose going to a second screen to display and select a larger number of words at one time to make sentences. Alternately, you could add voice input to select your words and give an alert whether the word is in the Shat dictionary. ## Frequently asked questions about Shatoetry ### What does Shatoetry do? Shatoetry allows you to arrange words to compose sentences, statements, or phrases. These creations, called 'Shatisms,' are then performed for you in a distinctive voice. You can save, share, and even collaborate with others on these unique messages. ### How can I use Shatoetry? You can use Shatoetry to compose poetry, haiku, simple sentences, or even just individual words. The app is designed for both personal amusement and for sending fun, personalized messages to friends via email or social media. ### Is Shatoetry free to download? Yes, the app is free to download. However, additional wordpacks are available for purchase within the app to expand your creative options. ### Can I use Shatoetry with friends? Absolutely. You can team up with other users through GameCenter to co-create messages online. It's also designed to be a fun party game, where you can pass the device around and take turns creating content together. ### What kind of content can I create? The app contains over 500 words, each with multiple delivery variations, allowing for a wide range of expressions. While you can compose poetry and haiku, many users find it practical for creating simple sentences, phrases, or even single words to send as unique communications. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2019-03-09 Support for iPhone X and X plus screen sizes (for real this time). ### 2.1.0 — 2019-03-07 Support for iPhone X and X Plus screen sizes. ### 2.0.0 — 2017-06-29 New for Shatoetry 2.0.0: Twice the bits = Twice the fun! Shatoetry is now 64 bit compatible. We have also: - Updated sharing to Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. - Addressed issues with multiplayer. - A myriad of other minor adjustments. Enjoy! ### 1.9.2 — 2014-02-17 This update removes the limited-time themed backdrops. ### 1.9.1 — 2014-01-31 Love is in the air, and that can only mean one thing: It's time to whisper sweet Shatisms, set to these fun themed backdrops. Available for a limited time only! A perfect match for the Valentine Words wordpack, available in the Get More Words menu. 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