# Shakespeare vs Memorize Texts

The clearest difference is rating: Shakespeare at 4.8 against Memorize Texts's 4.6. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shakespeare sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Memorize Texts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shakespeare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Shakespeare's written reviews are positive against 80% of Memorize Texts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shakespeare ships an update every 3 weeks, Memorize Texts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare | Memorize Texts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare/id285035416/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorize-texts-memocoach/id1220188894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 416 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [Cosmic Taps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/997825935) |

## What reviewers say

### Shakespeare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare/id285035416)

Access the complete works of Shakespeare, including plays, sonnets, and poems. Features include a powerful search, integrated glossary, note-taking, and customization options for a rich reading experience.

**Highlights:** Complete works of Shakespeare, Powerful search and concordance, Integrated glossary with definitions, Add and share personal notes, Customizable reading experience, Scene breakdowns and character descriptions, Modern translations and lexicons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modern Translation (AYLI) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Sonnets) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (AWEW) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation(Coriolanus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (CoE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (WT) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Othello) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Much Ado) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (LLL) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Hamlet) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Macbeth) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (R&J) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (King Lear) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Glossary by Alexander Dyce | $3.99 | one-time |
| Glossary by C. T. Onions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt's Lexicon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Glossary by C. T. Onions | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Apocrypha | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course: Intro to Shakespeare | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Apocrypha | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Lexicons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Course Shakespeare for Kids | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Shakespeare Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Lexicons | $12.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (All Works) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (All Works) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shakespeare Ultimate | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app out there
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Terrific app for Shakespeare lovers
- 👍 Remarkable level of detail and care
- 👍 Invaluable for actors and students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, buggy, unstable
- 💰 Nickel-and-diming for features
- 💰 Upgrade to pro is misleading
- 💰 Constant nagging to upgrade
- 🤔 Abbreviated character names

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or opening plays
- Scrolling and UI issues
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add modern translations
- Include line numbers
- Improve search and navigation
- Add more content like sonnets
- Sync purchases across devices


### Memorize Texts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorize-texts-memocoach/id1220188894)

This app helps you memorize texts, scripts, lyrics, and poems quickly. It uses gradual word or line hiding techniques to build your recall. Import your content and choose from various learning methods to master any text.

**Highlights:** Gradual word/line hiding, 10+ memorization methods, Import PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML, Auto-scroll text, Temporary reveal of hidden words, Actor-specific line focus

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoCoach Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MemoCoach Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for memorizing lines and scripts
- 🚀 Efficient memorization methods
- 💡 Customizable hiding/revealing of text
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Great for learning poetry, verses, and presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind premium paywall
- 🔒 Lack of automatic syncing between devices
- 🐛 Issues with PDF/text import and formatting
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing texts
- Incompatibility with non-Latin scripts

**Requested features**

- Add AI voice to read partner lines
- Automatically detect and highlight user's lines
- Option to randomize hidden words instead of sequential
- Ability to change font and text formatting
- Integrate spaced repetition and review scheduling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare free?

Shakespeare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memorize Texts free?

Memorize Texts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shakespeare or Memorize Texts?

Shakespeare is rated higher. Shakespeare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Memorize Texts averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Shakespeare or Memorize Texts have ads?

Neither Shakespeare nor Memorize Texts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shakespeare or Memorize Texts?

Shakespeare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Memorize Texts every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shakespeare was updated on September 25, 2026 and Memorize Texts on September 21, 2026.

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