# The Shakespeare App — Read. Memorize. Adapt. Publish

> Read, memorize, and adapt Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. (iPhone/iPad app by James Duncan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shakespeare-app/id1422384065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Duncan](https://appshunter.io/developer/547050780)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shakespeare-app/id1422384065/reviews.md

## What is The Shakespeare App?

Learn your lines by progressively removing words until you have mastered your dialog without prompting. Edit a play by deleting, reordering, or modifying dialog, then share your adaption with your entire cast. No more lined-out, worn-out script books. 

READ
The app includes the full text of all Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. No unlocking or downloading required. It’s all there from the start. 

Start reading from Act 1 Scene 1, or navigate to particular scenes with a couple of taps. A list of characters will show you how many words each part is assigned, then you can view only that character’s lines with short cue lines to give you context and prompts.

MEMORIZE
Start with the full text, then hide parts of your lines until you’re confident you can do the whole thing without prompting.

To be or not to be
To b_ or n__ t_ be
__ __ __ not __ be

If you can’t remember a line, just tap it to see the full text again.

The app also comes with a collection of popular monologues to help you with audition preparation. Add a character, monologue, or sonnet to a collection of favorites so you can quickly navigate to your roles. 

ADAPT
Chances are that your Shakespeare performance is an abridged version of the original. If you’re directing, the app makes it easy to create your own adaptation. With a swipe, delete or reorder entire acts or lines of dialog. Fine tune your edits by directly editing the dialog text.

None of your edits damage the original play, so you can cut and reorder without fear of doing irreparable damage. When you start editing, the app creates a copy so that the original is left untouched. 

PUBLISH
If you’re a director or dramaturge, you can distribute your adaptation to your entire cast or audience. An in-app purchase will allow you to upload your work to the cloud so that your cast can install it in their own apps by using a unique five-letter access code. Memorization and navigation features will work for your adaptation just like any other script in the app. If you make further changes to the script, your subscribers’ scripts will update automatically. Your script will also be available at TheShakespeareApp.com for any cast member to access with your code.

## Key features

- Full text of all Shakespeare plays and sonnets
- Progressive word removal for memorization
- Edit and reorder dialogue
- Share adapted plays with cast
- Character-specific line views
- Collection of popular monologues

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock publishing for 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock publishing for 90 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock publishing for 1 year | $11.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shakespeare-app/id1422384065/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-03-27*

I teach theatre and Shakespeare is a vital part of that I love love this app I DO WISH IT WAS AVAILABLE ON ANDROID ALSO!! I get all my students to use this app when we are doing Shakespeare (the app not being available on android makes it a little inconvenient for those students) but there are so many options for help in memorizing and developing unique edits for competitions I love it 🥰 

Have you ever thought of creating another one like this for Molière’ plays, (preferably the Richard Wilbur translations) it would be awesome 😎

### 5/5 — Great app for any Shakespeare fan

*2018-09-25*

For such an ambitious task of compiling all of Shakespeare’s works, the content is organized in an intuitive and useful way. I can quickly navigate in and out of plays/monologues/sonnets without losing my place in the piece. Great way to kill time waiting on a train or just brush up on some classics over coffee.

## Frequently asked questions about The Shakespeare App

### Does The Shakespeare App have ads?

No, The Shakespeare App does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with optional in-app purchases for enhanced sharing features.

### What content is available in The Shakespeare App?

The app includes the full text of all of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, readily available from the start without any unlocking or downloading required.

### How does The Shakespeare App help with memorization?

The Shakespeare App allows users to progressively remove words from their lines, starting with the full text and gradually hiding parts until they can recite it without prompting.

### Can I edit plays in The Shakespeare App?

Yes, you can edit plays by deleting, reordering, or modifying dialogue. The app creates a copy of the original play, ensuring your edits do not damage the source text.

### What are the in-app purchases for The Shakespeare App?

An in-app purchase allows you to upload your adapted plays to the cloud, enabling your cast to install them in their own apps via a unique access code. These scripts will also update automatically if you make further changes.

### What devices is The Shakespeare App compatible with?

The Shakespeare App is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its support for these platforms.

### What is the age rating for The Shakespeare App?

The Shakespeare App has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger students.

### How often is The Shakespeare App updated?

The Shakespeare App was last updated on September 13, 2018, with version 1.0. Further updates may be released by the developer, James Duncan.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-09-13

No release notes.

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All apps by James Duncan: https://appshunter.io/developer/547050780

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