# Texts From Founding Fathers — Daily quotes from US history

> Daily historical quotes and wisdom from US Founding Fathers. (iPhone/iPad app by Catloaf Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texts-from-founding-fathers/id464184560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Catloaf Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316792340)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 800 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2011-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texts-from-founding-fathers/id464184560/reviews.md

## What is Texts From Founding Fathers?

Get daily texts from the Founding Fathers of the USA.

Get daily tidbits of wisdom and historical knowledge from the Founding Fathers of the USA! Hundreds of quotes from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison and John Jay are included in this fun, educational app. Daily messages are always FREE!

Now includes a Today Widget and Apple Watch app for the quote of the day. Also enjoy stickers from the various founding fathers in iMessage with iOS 10!

Share your favorite quotes on Facebook, Twitter and more!

The app does not require Internet access and can be used anywhere, even on iPod touch.

Please note that the Founding Father to be quoted can be selected by touching the "i" button in the lower right corner of the main screen. The hour of delivery for daily texts can also be adjusted in the Settings app under "Texts From Founding Fathers".

## Key features

- Daily quotes from Founding Fathers
- Today Widget and Apple Watch app
- iMessage stickers
- Offline access
- Quote sharing on social media
- Selectable Founding Father

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Texts | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Texts | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Texts | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Texts (promo) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Texts | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Texts | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Texts From Founding Fathers?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent daily reminders of the heart and mind of our 1st president
- 👍 Great content; functional and interesting
- 👍 Words of wisdom from those who made their own mistakes
- 👍 Great excerpts from letters and autobiographies
- 👍 Inspiring and relevant quotes from the Founding Fathers
- 👍 Patriotic and educational content

**Cons**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🔍 Can't search or find specific quotes
- 🤖 Constant repeats of quotes
- 🔤 Difficult to read the font and format of quotes
- 🤖 Notifications don't always show the full quote

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications stopped working in iOS 13
- Text box is cut off, showing sloppy development

**Most requested features**

- Add capability to toggle between Founding Fathers quotes
- Include the name of the Founding Father with each quote
- Ability to save or favorite specific quotes
- Option to rotate through quotes from different Founding Fathers
- Improve sharing functionality to social media
- Add more Founding Fathers beyond just Washington, Jefferson, etc.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texts-from-founding-fathers/id464184560/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great app wish for less ads

*2026-01-21, version 10.2*

Great content; functional and interesting. I wish it had less ads.

### 2/5 — Be nice to search quotes

*2025-10-10, version 10.2*

Can’t search not worth it

### 5/5 — Words of wisdom from those who made their own mistakes

*2024-08-22*

They all carried their own mistakes, and owned them.  Be nice if we could hash out the same way.

### 5/5 — GOP Member

*2023-12-25*

Great application! But it's not what it used to be. Please restore the capability to toggle between Founding Fathers quotes! Thank you! 🇺🇸📜

### 5/5 — Good excerpts

*2023-11-24*

Not going to find these quotes anywhere else—from letters to autobiographies, they’re really cool!

### 5/5 — Excellent reminders

*2023-09-21*

Excellent daily reminders of the heart and mind of our 1st president

### 5/5 — What the Fathers of this Country Intended!

*2023-09-21, version 8.1.4*

Correction for the “woke! And inspiration for those who seek freedom for all men and women!

### 5/5 — List the names please

*2023-02-21*

Love the app! Love the cartoon pictures of the founding fathers. However, there are a few pictures I don’t recognize. I really wish you included the name where you give credit for the quote. Thanks!

### 4/5 — Patriot Idaho

*2022-10-10, version 8.0.1*

It wonderful read the founding fathers word they were wise and most of all God inspired

### 5/5 — Or Our Tme

*2022-10-01*

The daily quotes are as relevant today, as much or MORE SO than during the time of our Founding Father’s fight for Independence.

## Frequently asked questions about Texts From Founding Fathers

### Does Texts From Founding Fathers have ads?

Yes, Texts From Founding Fathers contains advertisements. Users have noted that there can be too many ads, impacting the user experience.

### What is the cost of Texts From Founding Fathers?

Texts From Founding Fathers is free to download and use. It offers optional premium subscription plans for enhanced features, with trial periods available.

### How often is Texts From Founding Fathers updated?

The app was last updated on April 9, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version is 10.5.1.

### What devices support Texts From Founding Fathers?

Texts From Founding Fathers is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for the iOS platform.

### What is the age rating for Texts From Founding Fathers?

Texts From Founding Fathers has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in history.

### Can I search for specific quotes in Texts From Founding Fathers?

No, users have indicated that it is not possible to search or find specific quotes within the app. The content is delivered daily.

### What do users like most about Texts From Founding Fathers?

Users praise the app for its excellent daily reminders of historical figures' thoughts, great and functional content, and inspiring, relevant quotes from the Founding Fathers.

### What are common user complaints about Texts From Founding Fathers?

Common complaints include too many ads, the inability to search for specific quotes, frequent quote repeats, and difficulties with font readability and notification display.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.9 — 2026-08-19

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.8 — 2026-08-02

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.7.3 — 2026-07-09

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.7.2 — 2026-07-08

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.7 — 2026-07-07

We've made the app better for you! Addressed a few bugs and minor issues.

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