Comparison

Rumi vs Poetry Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rumi

Features
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Rumi: Lifetime Edition is the complete Masnavi, on your phone and off the grid. For 750 years, the Masnavi has transformed hearts. Now you can step inside its world, explore its stories, and sit with its wisdom. All in one beautifully crafted app with no accounts and no internet required. STUDY & PRACTICE Five playful games turn the Masnavi into something surprisingly fun. Match stories to their themes, spot the odd one out, connect verses to their origins, and see how deep your understanding goes. The more you explore, the more rewarding it gets. Not sure what to read next? The random story picker will surprise you. STORIES THAT COME ALIVE The Masnavi's 201 chapters, each one an experience to walk through. Read verse by verse with commentary that unlocks hidden meanings. Every story ends with a reflection question that turns the mirror inward. Listen to any verse read aloud with text to speech, even in the background like an audiobook. Bookmark where you left off, auto play at your own pace, and jump to any verse instantly. READ THE COMPLETE MASNAVI All six books of the Masnavi, cover to cover. Over 25,000 verses in a complete English translation. Listen hands free with text to speech while you walk, commute, or rest. Bookmark your place, resume where you left off, and read at your own pace with auto play. SEARCH ACROSS 25,000 VERSES Find any verse instantly. Full text search across all six books with highlighted results. Tap a result to jump straight to that verse in the reader. GUIDED JOURNEYS Programs that take you deep into the Masnavi's core themes: love, ego, surrender, patience, trust. Each step pairs curated readings with reflections tailored to what you just read. Track your progress and revisit completed journeys anytime. A VERSE FINDS YOU EVERY DAY Each evening, a verse from the Masnavi arrives, chosen to resonate with where you are. Tap to discover the full story behind it. CRAFTED WITH CARE No account required. No internet needed. Dark mode for contemplative reading. Built on a complete English translation of all six books. FREE TO START, YOURS TO OPEN Browse all 201 chapters with their summaries and themes, search every verse, and take the Story Spinner for a turn, all free. A membership opens the reading itself: all 201 chapters, all six books verse by verse, all 13 guided journeys, the study games, and narration for everything. Choose monthly, yearly, or one payment for lifetime access. No ads. Ever. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Five interactive study challenges • Random story picker for when you need inspiration • Full book reader for all 25,000+ verses across six books • Full text verse search across all six books • 201 chapters drawn from all six books of the Masnavi • Auto play with adjustable speed for hands free reading • Text to speech with background playback for listening like an audiobook • Bookmark and resume from where you left off • Expert commentary on every story • Reflection questions for contemplation • Guided journey programs with progress tracking • Daily verse matched to your mood • Weekly activity tracking • Dark mode • Works completely offline SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@stackbase.space Privacy Policy: https://pages.stackbase.space/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://pages.stackbase.space/legal/terms-of-service The reed flute has been calling. Are you ready to listen?

About

Poetry Reader

Explore classic poems with AI-powered explanations and personalized notes. Discover new authors and works, with offline reading capabilities. Start reading immediately without an account.

Highlights
  • AI poem explanations
  • Searchable public domain library
  • Highlight and annotate poems
  • Save favorite poems
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable text appearance
  • Daily reading reminders
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Discover what a poem is saying—and how it says it. Poetry Reader brings classic poetry and optional AI explanations together. Read a poem, explore its imagery and meaning, and ask questions about the lines that interest you. EXPLORE A POEM’S MEANING Tap Explain for an AI explanation, or ask your own question by voice or text. Explore unfamiliar language, imagery, themes, and possible interpretations while keeping the poem close at hand. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE Browse 1,834 public-domain collections, including works by Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, and John Keats. Search authors, collections, poem titles, and first lines. MAKE READING YOUR OWN • Highlight passages and add personal notes • Save favorite poems and collections • Download collections for offline reading • Return to your reading position • Adjust text size and choose light or dark appearance • Set an optional daily reading reminder • Read on iPhone and iPad START READING WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Browse and read without signing in. Sign in with Apple to use AI explanations and questions or sync your reading profile across devices. AI explanations can make mistakes and offer one interpretation among many. The library uses Project Gutenberg editions that are public domain in the United States. App availability is limited to the U.S.

Screenshots

Rumi4 screens
Poetry Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poetry Reader at none against Rumi's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rumi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Poetry Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rumi ships an update every 2 months, Poetry Reader every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Rumi versus Poetry Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRumiPoetry Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMetin Ata YETERJoseph Philleo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rumi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
None

Poetry Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rumi free?
Rumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poetry Reader free?
Poetry Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rumi or Poetry Reader have ads?
Neither Rumi nor Poetry Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rumi or Poetry Reader?
Rumi ships an update every 2 months, and Poetry Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rumi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Poetry Reader on October 31, 2026.

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