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Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth is a learning enhancement app that is designed to help users better comprehend Macbeth. This app is rated for users 12 years of age and older and is available in the App Store for $14.99. There are no additional in-app purchases or advertisements. Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth is safe for kids with parental discretion.

About Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth
Category
Education
In-App Purchases
yes
Rating
Everyone 10+

What is Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth?

Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth is a learning enhancement app that is designed to help users better comprehend Macbeth.


This app is rated for users 12 years of age and older and is available in the App Store for $14.99. There are no additional in-app purchases or advertisements.


This app provides users with a variety of tools to assist in their reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, one prominent feature of this app is that it breaks down the scenes into smaller fragments with the intention of making the scenes easier to retain.


Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth has many learning tools including: in-line translations helping users to understand tricky words in old English, video animation of scenes and audio capability allowing users to hear the sections read aloud to them.


Many reviewers urge caution when choosing to download this app as users have had trouble with switching between titles and being forced to pay again for the app download. Another reviewer suggested that the app is helpful but that Sparknotes worked just as well and for free. This app is similar to several other apps by the developer Mindconnex Learning, which has several other Shakespeare in Bits apps for various plays.

Is Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth safe for my kids?

Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth is safe for kids with parental discretion. As with any play, parents should be aware that Macbeth contains mature and suggestive themes at times. The ESRB recommends this app for children ages 12 and older as the play contains themes relating to violence and horror as well as references to alcohol and suggestive language.

The app itself is safe for kids of all ages to use as it does not feature capabilities such as chatting or photo sharing, but parents should be cautious regarding which plays they allow their children to read.

Parents should know that this app is a great tool for enhancing your students’ Shakespeare experience. While this app has a hefty download fee, it features no in-app purchases.

Shakespeare in Bits: Macbeth provides scene-by-scene study guides designed to help users ace their English exams. There is no age verification when downloading this app.

Issues with the app and other problems can be reported on the Mindconnex website at www.mindconnex.com. This app is similar to other Mindconnex apps which provide the same tools but for different Shakespeare plays as well as sites such as No Fear Shakespeare which provide tools that make comprehending Shakespeare easier for students.

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