# Viking Runes

> Digital tool for consulting Nordic runes for guidance and insight. (iPhone/iPad app by Theo Phillips.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-runes/id346993180 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Theo Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/330329990)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-runes/id346993180/reviews.md

## What is Viking Runes?

Runes have been used for centuries to guide those who seek their unique properties, powers, and wisdom.  Though the casting of runes cannot divine the future, for those who consult them regularly, they  can provide insight into the road ahead or the paths one might take at any given time.  The runes can be consulted on any matter of importance and multiple castings can be used to find any of a number of perspectives from which to proceed. If one approaches the runes in an honest and sincere manner, the insight they can provide is often surprisingly accurate to the situation at hand. Viking Runes offers up the following features:

• The full set of 25 Nordic runes, including the 16 reversals.
• Five different rune spreads of varying sizes and detail.
• Beautiful rune casting effects, utilizing movement and force touch gestures.
• Share pictures of your casts through email, text, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Save your rune casts along with any notes to an in-app journal.
• Companion Apple Watch app for instant insight into a situation.
• Easily study each rune meaning in one convenient screen.

## Key features

- Full set of 25 Nordic runes
- Five rune spread options
- Interactive rune casting effects
- In-app journal for saved casts
- Companion Apple Watch app
- Rune meaning study screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-runes/id346993180/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2023-12-06*

This is a lovely little app as a meditation tool.  Been using it for ages now.  I’m sad it won’t load on my Series 9 watch (works great on Series 6) so I hope it gets some love from the developer…

Regardless it’s the best rune app on the app store.  Thanks for making it!

### 4/5 — Love this app

*2020-10-23*

I love this app, and I bought it specifically because I could use it on my Apple Watch. Now it’s only working on my phone and not my watch, even after reinstalling. Patch? Update? Anything that would help me get it working on my watch? Thanks!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2019-07-17*

Once you click on a rune for the description, it takes you back to the home page, not the spread, and the entire thing is lost. Would like a refund.

### 3/5 — Good but Falls Short

*2019-06-24*

I’ve been using this app for a while and generally like it; there’s a good selection of time spreads and the accompanying text for each tune is concise and easy to read. That said, the interface is a little wonky — for example, it took a couple of days of experimenting to figure out which few pixels on the screen have to be tapped to clear a tune definition so others can be read, and there really aren’t any good instructions for the app’s use. I had to cut a 2nd star from the rating because I sometimes use the app as a quick reference while doing actual (physical) rune readings and the only way to get info for a reversed tune is if it pops up in one of the app’s rune spreads. I’ll keep it for the time being, but am looking for something with more information to replace it.

### 3/5 — A bit clumsy

*2019-03-21*

Have been using physical runes for years. Thought this might be a good addition. But it seems slow to react to swiping when you want to go from rune to rune in a spread. The at times failing technology is irritating. And thus often a hindrance to meditating over the messages the runes carry.

### 3/5 — A few issues with the app

*2018-09-11*

Email does not work.  After entering valid email address, there’s not SEND button and you have to quit the application to get out.  This results in your reading NOT
BEING SAVED.   Workaround is a screenshot with email.    Other than that issue the accuracy is interesting because it often matches up with my physics Rune reads.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2018-08-26*

As a flower of Ásatrú this is an excellent resource, always accurate and helpful.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-07-22*

I have downloaded and tried out every rune app in the App Store and this one was worth every penny. This app does everything I want out of a rune application. I use my own runes stones and check my pulls on the rune description. The ability to have the app pick a rune for you is great for those that do not have physical Runes. The calendar portion stores the pulls from the app for reference as an archive if you wanted to check something you asked weeks ago. Overall 5 stars, would buy again.
Only input I have to the creator is to open the calendar to allow those with physical rune sets to add the pull manually.

### 2/5 — Stuck!! Help??

*2017-11-01*

The go back from email is not lit how do I go back, and their is no send button for email, help?????

### 5/5 — A little help please

*2016-11-27*

I love this app, but I have a question and can't figure out where to email to get an answer. Does anyone know how to delete a saved reading?

## Frequently asked questions about Viking Runes

### How many runes are included in Viking Runes?

Viking Runes includes the full set of 25 Nordic runes, which accounts for 16 reversals. This provides a comprehensive set for users to explore.

### Can I save my rune readings with Viking Runes?

Yes, Viking Runes allows you to save your rune casts along with any personal notes to an in-app journal. This feature helps you track your insights over time.

### Does Viking Runes offer different ways to cast runes?

Viking Runes provides five different rune spreads, varying in size and detail. This allows users to choose the spread that best suits their query.

### Is Viking Runes available on Apple Watch?

Yes, Viking Runes features a companion Apple Watch app for instant insight into a situation. This allows for quick access to rune readings on the go.

### What is the price of Viking Runes?

Viking Runes is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### How often is Viking Runes updated?

Viking Runes was last updated on April 22, 2016, with its latest version being 2.0. It was originally released on December 29, 2009.

### What age rating does Viking Runes have?

Viking Runes has an age rating of 4+. It is supported on a wide range of Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch.

### Can I share my rune casts from Viking Runes?

Yes, Viking Runes allows you to share pictures of your rune casts through various platforms including email, text, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This makes it easy to share your insights with others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-04-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Fresh new UI with beautiful animations
• Share pictures of your spreads on social media
• Companion Apple Watch App
• Two new types of rune spreads
• Utilizes movement and force touch gestures while you cast
• Various bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2011-01-17

Website Update

### 1.2 — 2010-04-12

A journal has been added in which you can write an entry for each of your rune spreads. This journal along with your spread can be saved for future viewing as well.

### 1.1 — 2010-01-05

various errors have been fixed

### 1.0 — 2009-12-21

No release notes.

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