Comparison

Constitution for iPhone vs Springfield Armory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • US Constitution text
  • Portable reference
  • Legal debate preparation
  • iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
Features
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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.

About

Springfield Armory

Digitally manage your firearms, including owner's manuals, warranty information, and care guides. Stay connected with exclusive discounts and customer support.

Highlights
  • Digital owner's manuals
  • Warranty activation
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Armory Life magazine access
  • Customer support connection
  • Personal digital armory
  • Care and cleaning guides
Features
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Access your full owner's manual, activate your Limited Lifetime Warranty and receive exclusive discounts and benefits. Manage your Armory Life magazine subscription and get connected to customer support. Fill your personal digital armory to keep your specs, care and cleaning guide at hand anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Constitution for iPhone4 screens
Springfield Armory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Springfield Armory at 4.9 against Constitution for iPhone's 3.7. Springfield Armory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Springfield Armory holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Springfield Armory has 4.6K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Constitution for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 74% of Springfield Armory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Springfield Armory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Constitution for iPhone versus Springfield Armory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstitution for iPhoneSpringfield Armory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (126 ratings)4.9 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1264.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClint Bagwell ConsultingSpringfield Inc (IL)

Customer experience

Constitution for iPhone

All ratings126 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative22.7%

Springfield Armory

All ratings4,638 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

Constitution for iPhone

From 126 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Springfield Armory

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Convenient and organized
  • 👍 Great quality and price
  • 👍 Reliable and dependable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Unable to view firearm vault or make changes
  • 🐛 Credentials not working
  • 🐛 Functionality issues

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

Springfield Armory

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • App crashes
  • Inability to view firearm vault
  • Credential problems
  • Functionality issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes/serial number feature
  • Expand app functionality
  • Improve customer support response time
  • Provide more magazine options
  • Implement dark mode

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Constitution for iPhone

One-time2
  • Constitution for iPhone Upgrade$1.99
  • Constitution Explained$2.99
None

Springfield Armory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Constitution for iPhone free?
Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Springfield Armory free?
Springfield Armory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or Springfield Armory?
Springfield Armory is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Springfield Armory averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.
Do Constitution for iPhone or Springfield Armory have ads?
Neither Constitution for iPhone nor Springfield Armory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or Springfield Armory?
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Springfield Armory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on September 28, 2026 and Springfield Armory on September 22, 2026.

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