Rubatar vs Reading Rhythms

Rubatar is a simple space where traditional regional music and classical poetry meet. Listen, read, and reflect, all in harmony. What is Rubatar? The name Rubatar blends Rubaii (رباعی), a classical four-line poetic form, and Tār (تار), a traditional Persian string instrument. Together, they symbolize the union of verse and sound, timeless expressions of art and emotion. How it works • Connect your Apple Music account to listen to curated playlists of traditional and regional instrumental music. • Read selections of classical poems from across cultures while immersing yourself in these sounds. • Even without an active Apple Music subscription, you can still read and enjoy the daily poetry in Rubatar. Coming soon We’re working on new features including: • Poem analysis and commentary • Bookmarking and sharing poems • Search and discovery tools for poetry and music Join the community Rubatar grows with its listeners and readers. If you curate traditional or classical regional music, or play instruments such as the Tār, Se Tār, Santoor, Oud, or Tonbak, we’d love to feature your work. Independent poets are also welcome to reach out and share their art. Contact us We’re building Rubatar for those who love poetry, music, and reflection. Your feedback helps shape the journey, let us know your thoughts and ideas.

For us readers, loneliness is real. We want more than small talk and networking. We want book besties who dog‑ear pages, love your fave genre just as much as you, and text you “we need to talk about this ending ASAP!” Reading Rhythms connects you with like‑minded readers, lets you enjoy cozy reading party events (both in-person and virtually), and delivers curated book recommendations based on your taste. We turn “I wish I had more bookish friends” into “these are my people.” By signing up for a Passport inside our app, you'll get: - Access to our taste quiz - Personalized book recs every month - Top community book picks every month - Access to global reading parties, organized virtually This entire experience is built around our mission: Creating belonging through reading. It’s the easiest way to meet readers across the world from your couch. Pajamas absolutely encouraged. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/