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Is Athenaeum free?
Yes. The atlas, its connections, the Athens journey, the Daily passage widget and the first original reading of every book are free. Athenaeum Membership adds the rest, monthly or yearly, with a one-week free trial for eligible accounts. The App Store shows the price for your country.
Are the plain English versions reviewed?
No. Each one is a draft labeled Unreviewed plain English draft. The original text is always one tap away, and Compare shows the same paragraph both ways.
Which editions are the originals?
Each original is a named public-domain edition, shown with its translator and year, such as the Meric Casaubon translation of Meditations from 1634.
Do I need an account?
No. Athenaeum has no account, ads or tracking. Your reading data stays on your device and syncs through your private iCloud account when iCloud is on.
Can I read offline?
Yes. Every book, draft and guide comes with the app, so you can read without a connection.
Which devices does Athenaeum work on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later.
Athenaeum is coming soon to iPhone and iPad.
Read 20 classic works, from Plato's Republic to Leviathan, in the original or a plain English draft. Explore 616 places of the Greek world.
Coming to the App Store
The atlas, its connections, the Athens journey and the first original reading of every book at no cost.
For iPhone and iPad. Works with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 or later.