Constitution for iPhone vs US Historical Documents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Constitution for iPhone
Access the complete text of the US Constitution directly on your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app provides a portable reference for legal discussions and general knowledge.
- US Constitution text
- Portable reference
- Legal debate preparation
- iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
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The complete U.S. Constitution in your pocket — with biographies of every signer and rich historical context. THE FULL TEXT Read the Preamble, all seven Articles, and all 27 Amendments — including the Bill of Rights — in a clean, easy-to-read format. Each section includes editorial notes covering ratification history, key interpretations, and the context behind each clause. 55 BIOGRAPHIES Explore detailed biographies of every signer of the Constitution. Learn where they were from, the roles they played at the Constitutional Convention, and the offices they held in the new republic. KEYWORD SEARCH Basic search for words or phrases anywhere in the text. Now free for all users — use the search bar at the top of the Document or Signers list. UPGRADE FOR MORE "Constitution Explained" (optional in-app purchase) adds two study tools. “Ask about this” places common questions on every section of the Constitution — tap one to read a clear, plain-language explanation based on research by the Library of Congress. Question Search lets you type a question in your own words, like “Can the president declare war?”, and points you toward the parts your question relates to. Question Search runs entirely on your device and requires iOS 26+ with Apple Intelligence; the section explanations work on any device the app supports.* Nothing you type ever leaves your device, and no account is needed. One purchase covers both tools — no subscription and no recurring charge. Whether you're a student, a history buff, or a citizen who wants to know the law of the land, Constitution puts America's founding document at your fingertips. *Question Search uses on-device AI (Apple Intelligence) to match your question to a relevant section; all responses in this feature are educational information only, not legal advice, and may not reflect every court decision or every state's law.
US Historical Documents
Access key United States historical documents and presidential speeches with an integrated read-aloud feature. Listen to professional narration while following along with highlighted text. Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes and modes.
- Read aloud historical documents
- Professional narrator audio
- Highlighted text synced with audio
- Background audio playback
- Adjustable font size and style
- Night and day reading modes
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This app provides the United States historical documents with read aloud feature. Using read aloud feature, you can change from reading to listening easily. ■ Historical Documents - Declaration of Independence - Constitution of the United States - Bill of Rights - Amendments 11-27 - The Emancipation Proclamation - Gettysburg Address - The Monroe Doctrine - Articles of Confederation ■ Presidential speeches - Inaugural speeches - Farewell or last speeches ■ other features: - audio by professional narrators - highlighted text synced with audio - audio play in background mode - change font size and style - night and day reading mode ■ If you want to contact us, please use the feedback feature in the settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Constitution for iPhone at 65% against US Historical Documents's 0%. Constitution for iPhone also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 67 months). US Historical Documents's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Constitution for iPhone is free to download; US Historical Documents costs $0.99 up front. Constitution for iPhone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. US Historical Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, US Historical Documents every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constitution for iPhone | US Historical Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (127 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 127 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 67 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clint Bagwell Consulting | Ngoc Anh |
Customer experience
Constitution for iPhone
US Historical Documents
Bugs and requests
Constitution for iPhone
Reported bugs
10 issues- Search feature returns no results for known words
- App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
- App incompatible with iOS 12 and newer versions
- Crashes when returning from Proposed Amendments section
- Will not run on iPad 3
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- Support website form non-functional
- Restore purchase button does not work
- Black screen when viewing Constitution signing image
- Text display issues on narrow screens due to justified spacing
- App crashes after paid upgrade
Requested features
10 requests- Working search functionality
- Copy and paste capability
- Scanned images of original Constitution document
- Audio narration of text
- Improved accessibility features for screen readers
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- Additional documents (Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address)
- Landscape mode support
- Dark mode option
- Better text formatting (ragged right instead of justified)
- Updated UI for modern device screen sizes
US Historical Documents
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Constitution for iPhone
- Constitution for iPhone Upgrade$1.99
- Constitution Explained$2.99
US Historical Documents
No in-app purchases






