Constitution vs The Parliament
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Constitution
Access the Australian Constitution and related significant documents for quick reference. This app aims to improve knowledge and understanding of the foundational document of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is not for legal advice.
- Australian Constitution text
- Associated constitutional documents
- Quick reference tool
- Promotes understanding
- Free to use
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This free application contains a copy of the Australian Constitution, the document that created the Commonwealth of Australia, and associated documents of Constitutional significance. It is intended as a quick and easy reference to promote better knowledge and understanding of the Constitution. It is not an official reprint and should not be used for the purpose of giving legal advice or forming conclusions of law; for these purposes, the official reprint (available at http://www.comlaw.gov.au) should be used. The text of the Constitution has been reproduced under licence from the official reprint maintained by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. All Commonwealth legislative material herein is reproduced by permission but does not purport to be the official or authorised version. It is subject to Commonwealth of Australia copyright. Letters Patent dated 29 October 1900 constituting the office of Governor-General Reproduced courtesy of National Archives of Australia. United Kingdom Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen's Printer for Scotland.
The Parliament
Access live streams and a historical archive of Australian parliamentary proceedings. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts, and search for specific bills, questions, and tabled documents.
- Live streams of parliamentary chambers
- Timeshifting (pause, rewind, fast-forward)
- Access to historical video archive
- Search parliamentary proceedings
- Browse bills, questions, and documents
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Users can access live streams from significant chambers such as the Federation Chamber, House of Representatives, and Senate. The app goes beyond traditional live streaming by incorporating timeshifting functionality. This means users can pause, rewind, or fast-forward the live stream, giving them greater control over their viewing experience. Whether they missed an important moment or want to review a specific segment, users can easily navigate through the live stream to find the desired content. The app provides seamless access to the vast archive of historical videos available on ParlView (https://parlview.aph.gov.au/). Users can search, browse, and watch past sessions, committee hearings, and other recorded events of the federal parliament. This comprehensive historical library allows users to dive deep into the parliamentary records and extract valuable insights. Users can observe the live discussions and legislative activities taking place in Australia. There is a simple to use proceedings search. Search through bills, questions, motions and tabled documents. All video and audio content is used with permission from the Department of Parliamentary Services. Footage and content belongs to The Commonwealth of Australia; the app's author or publisher is not associated with the Commonwealth, Parliament, or the Department of Parliamentary Services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Parliament at 5.0 against Constitution's 4.2. The Parliament also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). Constitution's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Parliament holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constitution has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Constitution ships an update every 35 months, The Parliament every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constitution | The Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Kremer | thing.net.au |
Customer experience
Constitution
The Parliament
In-app purchases
Constitution
No in-app purchases
The Parliament
No in-app purchases





