# The Art of War – Sun Tzu — Public Domain Books

> Classic military strategy text with audio narration and customizable reading options. (iPhone/iPad app by Pedro Moitinho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-war-sun-tzu/id6768119516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pedro Moitinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1026296360)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese and 1 more
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-war-sun-tzu/id6768119516/reviews.md

## What is The Art of War?

The Art of War has survived twenty-five centuries because it says more with less. This edition gives Sun Tzu the quiet, considered presentation his work deserves — Captain E. F. Calthrop's 1908 English translation, set in a calm typography, paginated like a pocket edition, and prepared for unhurried reading on a phone.

There are no ads. No tracking. No account. No subscription. The book is yours to read and yours to keep.

LISTEN ANYWHERE
A built-in narrator reads the full text aloud on-device, with each word lit as it is spoken. Choose your voice, set your pace, and the book continues on the lock screen, through your headphones, in the car. Close the app and the reading stays with you.

FIND ANY PASSAGE
A full-text search reaches every line. Bookmark the paragraphs that hold you; they survive changes of font, theme, or page transition, because they are anchored to the text, not the layout.

READ YOUR WAY
Three reading themes — Paper, Original, and Silent — give you a warm page, a faithful one, or a near-black surface for night. Four font sizes. Three page transitions: a soft curl, a clean slide, or a continuous scroll. Light, dark, and system color modes. The defaults are quiet on purpose; everything is one tap away.

A POCKET EDITION
The thirteen chapters are exactly where Sun Tzu left them — Laying Plans, Waging War, Attack by Stratagem, and the rest — in Calthrop's measured English. This is the translation that introduced Sun Tzu to a generation of English readers; it remains one of the most readable.

From Public Domain Books, a small library of carefully prepared classics. Companion editions include Marcus Aurelius's Meditations and Seneca's On the Shortness of Life. One translator's voice per book, one calm reader, no noise.

Yours, forever. Read, listen, and return.

## Key features

- On-device audio narration
- Customizable reading themes
- Adjustable font sizes
- Multiple page transition options
- Full-text search
- Offline reading and listening


## Frequently asked questions about The Art of War

### Does The Art of War have ads?

No, The Art of War is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states there are no ads, tracking, accounts, or subscriptions, ensuring an uninterrupted reading and listening experience.

### How much does The Art of War cost?

The Art of War is free to download and free to keep. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### Can I listen to The Art of War offline?

Yes, the built-in narrator reads the full text aloud on-device, allowing you to listen anywhere, even offline. The reading progress is saved even when the app is closed.

### What reading customization options does The Art of War offer?

The Art of War provides three reading themes (Paper, Original, Silent), four font sizes, three page transitions (curl, slide, scroll), and light, dark, or system color modes for a personalized reading experience.

### What is the age rating for The Art of War?

The Art of War has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger readers, due to its content and presentation.

### How often is The Art of War updated?

The latest version of The Art of War is 1.6, which was last updated on July 16, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What devices support The Art of War?

The Art of War is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. This makes it accessible to users within the Apple ecosystem.

### What translation of The Art of War is used?

This edition uses Captain E. F. Calthrop's 1908 English translation, which is noted for its readability and was instrumental in introducing Sun Tzu to a generation of English readers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-11

Books open smoothly again, with a quiet note while the pages are set, and changing the type size or theme settles at once.

On iPad, the reading controls now line up with the text. And a small hint on the Notes & Highlights screen shows how to make your first one.

### 1.6 — 2026-07-16

• New: a library button in the reader — discover our new app “Classics – Public Domain Books” with more timeless books
• New: furigana reading aids for the Japanese edition
• The play button moved next to Settings for easier reach
• New in Settings: turn narration on or off
• Small fixes and polish

### 1.2 — 2026-06-10

New Highlights & Notes — select a passage to highlight it or add a note — plus a tidier Settings screen and refinements throughout.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-19

Small refinements to Settings and the reading experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Pedro Moitinho

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- [De Brevitate Vitae – Seneca](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-brevitate-vitae-seneca/id6759208725)
- [Meditations – Marcus Aurelius](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditations-marcus-aurelius/id6759670450)
- [The Prince - Machiavelli](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prince-machiavelli/id6777144484)
- [Classics – Public Domain Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classics-public-domain-books/id6787402596)

All apps by Pedro Moitinho: https://appshunter.io/developer/1026296360

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