Comparison

Constitution for iPhone vs Annotated Constitution

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

Annotated Constitution

Access the full text of the US Constitution with in-depth analysis, historical context, and biographies of its framers. Quickly find information on any constitutional topic with a powerful search feature.

Highlights
  • Full text of Constitution Annotated
  • Records of the Federal Convention of 1787
  • The Federalist Papers
  • Biographies of framers
  • Search functionality
Features
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Explore the United States Constitution with Annotated Constitution. Whether you're a student, scholar, or history enthusiast, the app provides a comprehensive resource for understanding the foundations of American governance. - Full text of "The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation" (Constitution Annotated), offering in-depth explanations, interpretations, and historical background of every clause. - Complete access to "The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787", which provides insights into the debates and decisions that shaped the Constitution. - The Federalist Papers, providing essential insights into the thoughts and arguments of the Constitution's framers. - Detailed biographies of the framers of the Constitution. - Search feature to find information on any topic related to the Constitution quickly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated, associated, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any government entity or organization.

Screenshots

Constitution for iPhone4 screens
Annotated Constitution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Annotated Constitution at 4.3 against Constitution for iPhone's 3.7. Annotated Constitution also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Constitution for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (126 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Annotated Constitution asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Annotated Constitution holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constitution for iPhone has 126 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Annotated Constitution weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Constitution for iPhone versus Annotated Constitution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstitution for iPhoneAnnotated Constitution
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (126 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClint Bagwell ConsultingSukolsak Sakshuwong

Customer experience

Constitution for iPhone

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

Annotated Constitution

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Annotated Constitution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Constitution for iPhone

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

Annotated Constitution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Constitution for iPhone free?
Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annotated Constitution free?
Annotated Constitution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or Annotated Constitution?
Annotated Constitution is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Annotated Constitution averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Constitution for iPhone or Annotated Constitution have ads?
Neither Constitution for iPhone nor Annotated Constitution shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or Annotated Constitution?
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Annotated Constitution weekly. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on October 16, 2026 and Annotated Constitution on October 2, 2026.

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