Comparison

Constitution for iPhone vs US Historical Documents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.

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

US Historical Documents

Access over 400 influential U.S. historical documents, laws, speeches, and court cases. This app allows you to search, annotate, highlight, and email documents, all stored locally for offline access.

Highlights
  • Over 400 historical documents
  • Offline document storage
  • Searchable content
  • Add notes and highlights
  • Email documents
  • Sort by date or type
Features
Currently charting
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This app contains over 400 of the most influential documents, laws, speeches, and court cases in U.S. history. See the dramatic items which shaped our nation’s history in this extremely readable and convenient format. Sort the documents chronologically or by type of document and importance. Search for words or phrases in all documents, or in specific documents. Besides just reading documents, this app has many useful features, available on an easy-to-use graphical toolbar. Includes: -Add (and remove) notes anywhere in the document -Highlight useful words or phrases -Email any documents (including your notes) -Save your changes for later viewing -Remove customization and go back to "original" document All documents are stored locally on your iPhone / iPad, for easy reference. Includes: -U.S. Constitution -Declaration of Independence -Articles of Confederation -Complete collection of the Anti-Federalist Papers -Complete collection of the Federalist Papers -Many more Colonial, pre-colonial, and founding fathers’ documents. -Confederate Constitution -Gettysburg Address -Star Spangled Banner -Important Federal Laws (including Federal Judiciary Act, Alien and Sedition Acts, Interstate Commerce Act , Lend-Lease Act , and many more) -Important Speeches by Presidents and other leaders (including Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Patrick Henry, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, and more) -Complete collection of every presidential inauguration speech -Important Civil Rights milestones (including Emancipation Proclamation, Civil Rights Act and more) -War documents (including Declaration of War in WWI and WWII, Surrender of Japan, Surrender of Germany, and more) -Famous Court Cases (including Brown v. Board of Education, Marbury v. Madison, Miranda v. Arizona, District of Columbia v. Heller, and more) -Treaties shaping our nation’s history (including Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of Fort Laramie, and more) -Influential Executive Orders (Desegregation, Peace Corps, and more) -MANY MORE DOCUMENTS!

Screenshots

Constitution for iPhone4 screens
US Historical Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Constitution for iPhone at Free against US Historical Documents's $0.99. Constitution for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (127 vs 20). US Historical Documents's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

US Historical Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constitution for iPhone has 127 ratings behind it against 20, 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 75% of US Historical Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, US Historical Documents every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Constitution for iPhone versus US Historical Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstitution for iPhoneUS Historical Documents
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (127 ratings)4.6 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClint Bagwell ConsultingWorkman Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Constitution for iPhone

All ratings127 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative22.9%

US Historical Documents

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
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

US Historical Documents

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

US Historical Documents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Constitution for iPhone free?
Constitution for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is US Historical Documents free?
US Historical Documents costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Constitution for iPhone or US Historical Documents?
US Historical Documents is rated higher. Constitution for iPhone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while US Historical Documents averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Constitution for iPhone or US Historical Documents have ads?
Neither Constitution for iPhone nor US Historical Documents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constitution for iPhone or US Historical Documents?
Constitution for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and US Historical Documents every 15 months. Most recently, Constitution for iPhone was updated on September 3, 2026 and US Historical Documents on September 9, 2026.

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