# Skald: the Greeks — Odyssey and Greek classics

> Digital library for Greek classics with translations, notes, art, and scholarship. (iPhone/iPad app by MannaMila LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skald-the-greeks/id6790579937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MannaMila LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790579939)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 307 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skald-the-greeks/id6790579937/reviews.md

## What is Skald?

Spend some time with the Odyssey and the Greek library.

The library adds sixteen works, including the Iliad and the Homeric Hymns. Read the original Greek beside English translations, with reading notes as you go. The first section of every library work is free.

For the Odyssey, Skald brings together 24 translations in 11 languages, the original Ancient Greek, 3,285 reading notes, 258 historical artworks and objects, including 229 from 47 museums and collections, and references to 52 journal articles. Open a translation and explore the art alongside the poem.

A word can lead you to an ancient custom, a different translation, a painting, or a scholar's reading of the scene. Follow it for a minute or settle in for an hour. The poem will be there when you come back.

Read, and read again
Choose from 13 English translations and editions in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Hebrew and Modern Greek. Keep the Ancient Greek beside your reading and tap a word for the Homeric lexicon. Compare how translators handle the same passage, with notes on their choices.

There is more here than you are likely to explore in one reading. Try a second translation, or a third. Different wording brings different details into focus, and fresh notes can surface as you reread or switch translations.

Spend time with the people around the poem
The Odyssey has kept readers, artists and scholars company for centuries. Their work can bring us closer to ancient lives: how people welcomed a stranger, shared a meal, built a boat, or waited for someone to come home. Skald gathers these connections where you can read them with the story.

Explore the art and scholarship
Open paintings, prints and ancient objects with their collection, source and rights details. Follow references to 52 journal articles; 40 have direct full-text links to follow online. Other articles have a citation and DOI link. The notes also explore Greek words, recurring phrases, translation choices, places and everyday life.

Find your way through
Read all 24 books in a full translation, or start with a short retelling at one of three depths, labeled 1, 5 and 20 minutes. Follow the voyage map, keep track of the fleet, and look up people and places as you go. Your saved passage and preferences stay in app storage. The bundled text, notes, maps and art work offline; external sources and article links need a connection.

Books I, II and IX of the Odyssey are free. One purchase opens the remaining Odyssey books and Greek library sections, with their translations and notes. A student or teacher price is available on your own attestation. No subscription or Skald account is required. Skald displays no ads in the reader.

The Odyssey includes monsters and battles. Some plays and histories in the Greek library include violence and mature themes. Skald is for adults and parent-led reading.

Published independently by MannaMila LLC, with no affiliation to a film, studio, publisher or museum.

## Key features

- Original Greek text with translations
- Extensive reading notes
- Integrated historical artworks
- Scholarly article references
- Offline reading capabilities
- Multiple translation options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Library Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Educational unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is Skald safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Skald.

## Is Skald legit?

Skald: the Greeks has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Skald is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skald-the-greeks/id6790579937/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-10-13*

Has a ton of features and extras about the odyssey!

## Frequently asked questions about Skald

### What content is free in Skald?

The first section of every library work is free. Specifically, Books I, II, and IX of the Odyssey are available without purchase.

### How much does Skald cost?

Skald offers a free version with limited content. A single purchase unlocks the remaining Odyssey books and the full Greek library, including all translations and notes. A student or teacher price is also available.

### Does Skald have ads?

No, Skald displays no advertisements within the reader, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices does Skald support?

Skald is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering a versatile experience across Apple devices.

### Is Skald suitable for children?

Skald is rated for ages 9+ and is intended for adults and parent-led reading, as some content may include violence and mature themes.

### How often is Skald updated?

The latest version, 0.8.0, was released on November 10, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### Can I read Skald offline?

Yes, the bundled text, notes, maps, and art work offline. However, external sources and article links require an internet connection.

### What languages are available for translation in Skald?

Skald offers 13 English translations and editions in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Hebrew, and Modern Greek.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.8.0 — 2026-11-10

Skald: Odyssey is now Skald: the Greeks. Read sixteen more works in Greek beside translations, with reading notes. The first section of every library work is free. Copy improvements.

### 0.7.12 — 2026-10-22

If you use family controls, check Skald's age rating after this update. The reading experience is unchanged.

### 0.7.11 — 2026-10-07

You can now preview the beginning of a locked book.

Tap a place marker on the voyage map for details about that place.

Copy improvements.

### 0.7.10 — 2026-10-02

Thirteen more translations bring the total to 24 in 11 languages, now including Hebrew, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish and Modern Greek. Long-press a passage to read the same lines in the other translations, read two translations together, or see how 70 famous lines and phrases were translated between 1616 and 2002.

New reading notes, 3,285 in all, explain Greek words, translators' choices, places and everyday life as you read. The art has grown to 258 historical artworks and objects, among them ancient Greek coins.

Return to your saved passage, or set an optional reading reminder. Books I, II and IX are free; one purchase unlocks the rest. A student or teacher price is available.

### 0.6.1 — 2026-08-19

Adds support for Books I, II and IX as a free reading selection with a one-time unlock for the other twenty-one books. Existing paid-era installations retain full-library access.

William Cullen Bryant’s 1871 blank-verse translation joins the reader. Books now open in Ian Johnston’s translation by default, and the unlock screen recovers if the store connection stalls.

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