The app Persian poetry deserves

The Story

I grew up hearing Hafez at family gatherings and Rumi quoted in conversation, but when I tried to actually read the original Persian texts on my phone, the experience was terrible. Clunky apps with bad typography, no translations, no context for the imagery. The greatest literary tradition I knew was trapped behind tools that didn't do it justice.

Persian poetry is one of the world's great literary traditions. Poets like Hafez, Rumi, Saadi, and Ferdowsi shaped not just Persian culture but global literature. Yet the modern tools for reading their work, really understanding it, are years behind what readers deserve.

Bayan exists to bridge that gap. It's the app I wished existed: one that treats classical Persian poetry with the care, beauty, and intelligence it demands.

The Mission

Make a thousand years of Persian poetry accessible to everyone. That means native speakers rediscovering their heritage, new learners exploring the tradition for the first time, and scholars who need a reliable, beautiful reference they can carry in their pocket.

Every poem in Bayan comes with bilingual Farsi-English display, a tap-to-define dictionary, and AI-powered literary analysis, because access isn't just about having the text. It's about understanding what the poet truly meant.

The Approach

Bayan is offline-first, privacy-respecting, and beautifully designed. No accounts required. No tracking. No ads. Every design decision prioritizes one thing: the reading experience.