Comparison

KnowThyHistory vs U.S. Constitution Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KnowThyHistory

Features
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KnowThyHistory is an interactive app that gives an account of specific events in African American history. Each day, KnowThyHistory highlights African American achievements, icons, past and current events and more that have been and are presently significant to the world on this particular day in history.

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U.S. Constitution Reader

Features
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U.S. Civics Library is an educational app that gives users full access to the U.S. Constitution, including all seven Articles and 27 Amendments, along with many other foundational civic texts such as the Federalist Papers, the Articles of Confederation, and the Declaration of Independence. The app is designed for general public use, offering a clean, searchable interface for students, educators, and anyone interested in American civics. The app allows users to browse documents, bookmark important sections, and explore historical context without requiring a sign-in or internet connection. There is no data collection, no advertising, and no third-party services. U.S. Civics Library is built purely as a civic education tool β€” simple, non-partisan, and free of distractions β€” to help make America’s founding documents more accessible to all. Important Disclaimer: This app is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any government entity or agency.

Screenshots

KnowThyHistory4 screens
U.S. Constitution Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KnowThyHistory at Free against U.S. Constitution Reader's $0.99. KnowThyHistory also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.6). U.S. Constitution Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

KnowThyHistory is free to download; U.S. Constitution Reader costs $0.99 up front. KnowThyHistory sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. U.S. Constitution Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnowThyHistory ships an update every 22 months, U.S. Constitution Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
KnowThyHistory versus U.S. Constitution Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnowThyHistoryU.S. Constitution Reader
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobert BriggsCraig Miller

In-app purchases

5 purchases

KnowThyHistory

One-time5
  • Basic Plan2 variants$8.99
  • Unlimited$14.99
  • Unlimited Plan$14.99
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  • Premium$45.99
  • Premium Plan$45.99
None

U.S. Constitution Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnowThyHistory free?
KnowThyHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is U.S. Constitution Reader free?
U.S. Constitution Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KnowThyHistory or U.S. Constitution Reader have ads?
Neither KnowThyHistory nor U.S. Constitution Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnowThyHistory or U.S. Constitution Reader?
KnowThyHistory ships an update every 22 months, and U.S. Constitution Reader fortnightly. Most recently, KnowThyHistory was updated on September 9, 2026 and U.S. Constitution Reader on September 8, 2026.

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