# Constitution for iPhone vs Selective Service System

The clearest difference is rating: Selective Service System at 5.0 against Constitution for iPhone's 3.7. Selective Service System also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Constitution for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (126 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Constitution for iPhone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Selective Service System asks for nothing beyond the download.

Selective Service System holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constitution for iPhone has 126 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Selective Service System every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Constitution for iPhone | Selective Service System |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constitution-for-iphone/id288657710/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selective-service-system/id6445855725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clint Bagwell Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/282796386) | [Selective Service System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674277870) |

## What reviewers say

### Constitution for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constitution-for-iphone/id288657710)

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.

**Highlights:** US Constitution text, Portable reference, Legal debate preparation, iPhone and iPod Touch compatible

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constitution for iPhone Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Constitution Explained | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive full text of Constitution and Amendments
- 👍 Simple, clean, easy-to-use interface
- 🆓 Free access to important historical document
- 📖 Well-organized by Articles and Amendments
- 💡 Helpful historical notes and ratification information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function completely non-functional
- ❌ Copy and paste functionality removed
- 📺 Excessive ads in free version
- 💰 In-app purchase crashes the app
- ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Working search functionality
- Copy and paste capability
- Scanned images of original Constitution document
- Audio narration of text
- Improved accessibility features for screen readers


### Selective Service System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selective-service-system/id6445855725)

This app provides resources for volunteers involved in national defense. It offers an electronic library with interactive guides, contact information, FAQs, newsletters, multimedia, and checklists to support their roles in local communities.

**Highlights:** Interactive guides, Contact information, Frequently Asked Questions, Newsletters, Multimedia resources, Checklist archive

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Constitution for iPhone free?

Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Selective Service System free?

Selective Service System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or Selective Service System?

Selective Service System is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Selective Service System averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Constitution for iPhone or Selective Service System have ads?

Neither Constitution for iPhone nor Selective Service System shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or Selective Service System?

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Selective Service System every 4 months. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on October 12, 2026 and Selective Service System on September 17, 2026.

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