Try Bayan: Persian Poetry App
Offline bilingual verse reader
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Persian Poetry, Encyclopedic & Bilingual
Explore the beauty of classical Persian poetry with Bayan.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• 13,800+ poems from 12 master poets including Hafez, Rumi, Saadi, Khayyam, Attar, and Sanai
• 59,000+ entry classical Persian dictionary with definitions and usage examples
• Bilingual display — read nearly every hemistich in Farsi with English translation side by side
• AI-powered literary analyses covering metaphor, historical context, vocabulary, and cultural significance
FEATURES
• Faal-e Hafez (فال حافظ) — the beloved Persian tradition of seeking guidance through the Divan of Hafez
• Dictionary — tap any word for instant classical Persian definitions
• Discover — curated theme collections (Love, Mysticism, Wine, Nature, Wisdom) and seasonal picks for Yalda Night and Nowruz
• Bookmark your favorites and track your reading journey
• Share beautiful poem cards as images
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
Bayan works offline. No account required. No personal data collected, no tracking, no analytics. Your reading history never leaves your device. The one optional exception is Cloud Analysis, off by default, which sends only the poem text when you turn it on.
FREE, ALL OF IT
No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads. Every poem, the full dictionary, unlimited bookmarks, Faal and literary analysis are yours from the moment you install it.
Whether you're a scholar, a heritage speaker, or discovering Persian poetry for the first time, Bayan brings centuries of literary tradition to your fingertips.
Ratings & Reviews
Legibility is improved and we support iOS 16.4 now.
The developer, Kiarash A, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Kiarash A
- Size
- 106.8 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Persian
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
- Copyright
- © 2026 Kiarash Adl