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Description
Chat with Hamlet, generate Shakespearean insults, and explore every play — The Bard's World is the most complete Shakespeare experience on iOS.
37 plays - 154 sonnets - 50 AI characters - 1,200+ quotes - 700 trivia questions — all 100% on-device, no subscriptions, no tracking.
COMPLETE WORKS
Every word Shakespeare ever wrote, beautifully organized and always at your fingertips.
- All 37 plays — tragedies, comedies, histories, romances
- All 154 sonnets plus narrative poems (Venus and Adonis, The Rape of Lucrece)
- Browse by genre, alphabetically, or by date written
- Scene navigator for instant access to any moment in any play
- Full text, always available — no internet required
AI CHARACTER CHAT
Have a real conversation with Shakespeare's greatest characters — in authentic Elizabethan English.
- 50 iconic characters across 3 tiers
- Chat with Hamlet about fate, Lady Macbeth about ambition, Juliet about love
- Each character speaks in their own voice, drawing on their actual lines and context
- Villains, heroes, fools, lovers — the full spectrum of Shakespeare's imagination
- 100% on-device: your conversations stay private, forever
DAILY ENGAGEMENT
Build a daily habit with Shakespeare — without it feeling like homework.
- Daily Quote — a new line from the plays or sonnets every morning
- Sonnet of the Day — one sonnet, beautifully presented, every day
- Daily Trivia — 700+ questions across all difficulty levels
- Reading Streak — track your consistency and keep the fire burning
- Achievements — unlock milestones as you explore deeper
DISCOVER & EXPLORE
Shakespeare's world is bigger than the page. Explore it.
- Interactive Shakespeare Map — 60+ real locations from the plays and his life
- Personality Quiz — which character are you? Find out
- Shakespearean Insult Generator — craft the perfect Elizabethan takedown
- Death Counter — track every on-stage death across all 37 plays
- Relationship Maps — visualize the tangled webs of love, loyalty, and betrayal
- Historical Timeline — place Shakespeare and his works in their era
PRACTICE & LEARN
Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner — go deeper.
- Iambic Pentameter Scanner — analyze the rhythm of any line
- Translate to Shakespeare — render modern English into Elizabethan style
- Vocabulary Explorer — 1,700+ words Shakespeare invented or popularized
- Study Guides — character analyses, themes, and context for every major play
- Scene Navigator — jump to any act, scene, or speech instantly
PREMIUM — EUR 6.99 LIFETIME
One purchase. No subscription. No renewal. Ever.
Premium unlocks:
- All 50 AI characters (free tier includes a selection)
- Unlimited AI character chat
- Full vocabulary explorer
- Advanced study guides
- All achievements and streak features
Free forever: complete works, daily quote, sonnet of the day, insult generator, map, timeline, and basic trivia.
PRIVACY FIRST
The Bard's World was built with a simple principle: your data is yours.
- 100% on-device — no cloud processing, no server calls
- No account required — ever
- No tracking, no analytics, no ads
- No subscription — pay once, own it forever
- Works completely offline
Whether you're reading Hamlet for the first time or teaching it for the twentieth — The Bard's World is the Shakespeare companion you'll actually use every day.
Download free and start exploring.
What's New in Version 1.1.0
NEW: On-Device AI for All iPhones
- Added Qwen AI model fallback for devices without Apple Intelligence
- Download once, runs entirely on your device — no internet needed for AI features
- Character conversations, Elizabethan translator, love letters, and modern paraphrasing now work on all supported devices
- Automatic memory management — model unloads when not in use
- Download prompt in Settings, Chat, and Globe Salon
Seller
Name
Elst Consulting
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.1.0
Size
56 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 26.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air11M4, iPad Air11M4Cellular, iPad Air13M4, iPad Air13M4Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
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