# Waldo: Reading Emerson — Daily Ralph Waldo Emerson

> Daily Ralph Waldo Emerson (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Shade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waldo-reading-emerson/id6504142895 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Shade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589247439)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waldo-reading-emerson/id6504142895/reviews.md

## What is Waldo?

Discover daily inspiration with the Waldo app, your personal gateway to the timeless wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson — and build your own personal manifesto.

Each day the app delivers a carefully selected excerpt from Emerson's essays, lectures, and journals, allowing you to start your day with profound insights and motivational thoughts. Whether you are new to Emerson's works or a longtime admirer, the app offers a seamless way to explore and reflect on his philosophies. The intuitive design ensures that each day's passage is easily accessible, making it a perfect addition to your morning routine or a thoughtful moment during your day. Reflect on the resonance of his wisdom and insight to your own life's journey.

Build a manifesto: One of the standout features is the ability to curate your personal manifesto. Challenge yourself to build a personal manifesto from Emerson's essay, lecture, and journal excerpts, creating a customized collection of his most impactful thoughts. This personal manifesto serves as a source of guidance and inspiration, tailored specifically to what you find meaningful and actionable in your everyday life. The app's user-friendly interface allows you to easily revisit and reflect on your saved excerpts, ensuring that Emerson's wisdom continues to inspire and guide you on your personal journey.. If you choose, use the share features to share your manifesto with the world. 

Experience wisdom and insight from one of America’s greatest writers and philosophers. An astute observer of both nature and society, Emerson’s writing touches on themes of individuality, freedom, and human potential, all of it shot through with a profound love and awe of the natural world.

The hand-picked excerpts are inspiring and thought provoking—a daily invitation to engage the world with imagination and intention. In addition to daily excerpts, the app also includes a rotating series of selections from Emerson's beloved essay "Self-Reliance." Both longtime appreciators of Emerson’s work and readers will find something delightful, inspiring, and even life-changing in this carefully curated collection of excerpts.

◆ SUBSCRIPTIONS ◆
Subscribe to "Waldo Plus" to unlock all daily content, sources and features.
- Yearly $9.99 with a free trial period for eligible users, or 3 months for $2.99.

◆ SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS ◆
The Waldo app is free for everyone. To unlock all daily content, themes and features, subscribe to “Waldo Plus” for $2.99 for 3 months or $9.99 annually. You will be automatically billed $2.99 through your iTunes account every 3 months or $9.99 every year until you cancel your subscription. 
Your iTunes account will be charged at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the previously selected rate. Your payment will continue to automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours prior to your next renewal date. Your membership can be managed or canceled in your Apple ID Account Settings.

Privacy Policy: https://www.mindbetter.net/privacy/
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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waldo Plus - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Waldo Plus - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2025-06-30

- Minor fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2025-02-18

- Visual design improvements

### 1.2.1 — 2025-02-18

- NEW! Excerpts from Experience, an essay written after the death of his son
- More new excerpts from Nature and other sources
- Minor fixes and design improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2024-12-27

- Journal excerpts now available! We are continually expanding our library of excerpts.
- Broader overview of an excerpt's source when viewing it in your Manifest
- improved share color options
- Minor fixes and design improvements

### 1.1.3 — 2024-12-08

- Track your reading of Emerson's journals in My Reads
- Minor fixes and design improvements

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