Interactive card stack
Swipe left to pass, swipe right to save, or tap undo. Cards use spring animations, drag velocity detection, and subtle haptic feedback.
Now on the App Store · Version 3.0
CartaPoetry & Philosophy
A native iOS reading app for poetry and philosophy. Read one card at a time with gesture physics, ambient background audio, customizable themes, and zero tracking.
Distraction-free reading
Focus on the writing.
Carta displays excerpts on a physical stack of cards. Swipe to dismiss or save, organize your favorite passages offline, or open them in full-screen reader view.
Inside the app
Key features in Version 3.0
Offline saved library
Save excerpts to your library, search by author or length, and organize collections locally with SwiftData.
Distraction-free reader
Expand any card into full-screen reading mode. Swipe between passages without UI clutter and jump back to the deck whenever you want.
Ambient soundscapes & themes
Background audio loops (rain on glass, fire hearth, quiet library) paired with time-synced themes (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Midnight).
Built to work offline
Your library works without cell service.
Offline-first reads: Carta caches content locally so you can read anytime, even with airplane mode on or no cell service.
On-device storage: Your saved excerpts and custom collections stay on your phone using SwiftData. No accounts required, no tracking, and no ads.
Quote export studio: Export high-resolution images sized for Instagram stories (9:16), posts (4:5), or square format (1:1) with custom fonts and palettes.
App Store Screenshots
Screenshots from Version 3.0
Built natively for iOS 17+ with Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, and AVFoundation.
Available Now
Carta is live on the App Store.
Download Carta: Poetry & Philosophy for iPhone today. Free on the App Store for iOS 17+.