Comparison

Constitution for iPhone vs Lurking

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

Lurking

This app provides a map of registered offenders in your vicinity. You can view offenders near your current location or by searching any address. It aims to keep you informed about your surroundings for safety awareness.

Highlights
  • Instant offender map
  • Search any address
  • View offender photos
  • See crimes committed
  • Check aliases and addresses
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Stay aware of your surroundings with Lurking, the ultimate tool for checking registered offenders near you. Simply enable location services or search any address to instantly view mapped offenders. Whether you're moving to a new neighborhood, checking an area for loved ones, or just staying informed, Lurking gives you the power to be aware. Features: • Instant offender map near your location • Search any address for registered offenders • Quick and easy-to-use interface Knowledge is power—download Lurking today! [Subscriptions] • You get full access to offender photos, crimes committed, aliases, and other addresses for $4.99 for a month or $29.99 a year. Subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled any time. • Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription options. • Subscriptions are managed by the Apple Store • Manage auto-renewal through account settings or at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 [Privacy and Security] Privacy Policy: Lurking collects no data from users. Current location is only used to show offenders within a certain distance radius of the user. All saved locations searches are stored on user's device and deleted if user deletes app. https://lurking.webflow.io/ [Terms of Use] EULA Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Constitution for iPhone4 screens
Lurking3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lurking at 5.0 against Constitution for iPhone's 3.7. Lurking also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Constitution for iPhone's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (126 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Lurking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lurking 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Lurking monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Constitution for iPhone versus Lurking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstitution for iPhoneLurking
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (126 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperClint Bagwell ConsultingDaisydoor

Customer experience

Constitution for iPhone

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

Lurking

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lurking

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
3 purchases

Lurking

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$4.991 Month
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Constitution for iPhone free?
Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lurking free?
Lurking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or Lurking?
Lurking is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Lurking averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Constitution for iPhone or Lurking have ads?
Neither Constitution for iPhone nor Lurking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or Lurking?
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Lurking monthly. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lurking on October 8, 2026.

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