# Shakespeare vs Quick Graph

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakespeare at every 3 weeks against Quick Graph's every 5 months. Shakespeare also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 425). Quick Graph's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 74%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shakespeare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Graph sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shakespeare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shakespeare has 3.5K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Shakespeare's written reviews are positive against 94% of Quick Graph'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, Quick Graph every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare | Quick Graph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare/id285035416/reviews)** | [4.6 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-graph/id292412367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 425 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 416 MB | 6 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) | [KZ Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091008972) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modern Translation (Hamlet) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Macbeth) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt's Lexicon | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Apocrypha | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course: Intro to Shakespeare | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Lexicons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Shakespeare Pro | $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


### Quick Graph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-graph/id292412367)

This powerful graphing calculator leverages multitouch displays for 2D and 3D equation visualization. It supports various coordinate systems and offers features like equation editing, evaluation, and a library for storing common formulas. Advanced features are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** 2D and 3D graphing, Multiple coordinate systems, Equation evaluation, Equation library, Copy/email/save graphs, Implicit and inequality graphing (advanced)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Us a Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Beautiful display
- 🚀 Quick and straightforward equations entry
- 🚀 Configurable axes and easy translation
- 👍 Wonderful and beautiful app
- 👍 Long tradition of working well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't really graph polar
- 🐛 Redesign stinks
- 🐛 Few options for tablet version
- 🐛 Confusing design
- 🐛 Horrible manual

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save to photos
- Equations not visible when projecting to external display
- Incorrect rendering of some functions like y=tan(x)*x
- Degradation in 3D plot quality when zooming out
- Equations not working as expected for simple cases like x+y=0

**Requested features**

- Display 3D surface with variable opacity or as wireframe
- Ability to define and display functions over a certain interval
- Ability to define and display parametric equations
- Ability to move cursor around within a function while typing
- Ability to animate equations with a parameter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare free?

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

### Is Quick Graph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shakespeare or Quick Graph?

Shakespeare is rated higher. Shakespeare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Quick Graph averages 4.6 from 425 ratings.

### Do Shakespeare or Quick Graph have ads?

Neither Shakespeare nor Quick Graph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shakespeare or Quick Graph?

Shakespeare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick Graph every 5 months. Most recently, Shakespeare was updated on November 12, 2026 and Quick Graph on November 10, 2026.

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