# Shakespeare vs NYFA Mobile App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NYFA Mobile App at none against Shakespeare's 27. NYFA Mobile App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shakespeare's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shakespeare sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. NYFA Mobile App asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYFA Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shakespeare has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Shakespeare's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYFA Mobile App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare | NYFA Mobile App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare/id285035416/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyfa-mobile-app/id6475498035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 416 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [New York Film Academy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538482298) |

## 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


### NYFA Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyfa-mobile-app/id6475498035)

Stay informed with school news, schedules, and grades. Access important resources, learn about events, and discover internship opportunities. This app is your central hub for all academic needs.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Access to schedules, View grades, Important resource access, Event information, Internship opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare free?

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

### Is NYFA Mobile App free?

NYFA Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shakespeare or NYFA Mobile App?

NYFA Mobile App is rated higher. Shakespeare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while NYFA Mobile App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shakespeare or NYFA Mobile App have ads?

Neither Shakespeare nor NYFA Mobile App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shakespeare or NYFA Mobile App?

Shakespeare ships an update every 3 weeks, and NYFA Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shakespeare was updated on October 21, 2026 and NYFA Mobile App on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*