Comparison

Shakespeare vs 80 Classics

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

Head to head
About

Shakespeare

Experience Shakespeare's classic tragedy with adjustable auto-scrolling speeds for a comfortable reading experience. Explore themes of ambition, fate, deception, and treachery.

Highlights
  • Auto-scrolling reader
  • Adjustable scroll speeds
  • Classic Shakespearean tragedy
  • Themes of ambition and fate
  • Tragedy-themed play
Features
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Drama by William Shakespeare: This reader is equipped with various auto scroller speeds to make a more pleasurable reading experience. This drama is one of the great tragedy themed plays by William Shakespeare. The themes illustrated in the play include ambition, fate, deception and treachery. Three witches decide to confront the great Scottish general Macbeth on his victorious return from a war between Scotland and Norway. The Scottish king, Duncan, decides that he will confer the title of the traitorous Cawdor on the heroic Macbeth. Macbeth, and another General called Banquo, happen upon the three witches. The witches predict that he will one day become king. He decides that he will murder Duncan. Macbeth's wife agrees to his plan. He then murders Duncan assisted by his wife who smears the blood of Duncan on the daggers of the sleeping guards. A nobleman called Macduff discovers the body. Macbeth kills the guards insisting that their daggers smeared with Duncan's blood are proof that they committed the murder. The crown passes to Macbeth. More murders ensue and the bloodied ghost of Banquo appears to Macbeth. Lady Macbeth's conscience now begins to torture her and she imagines that she can see her hands covered with blood. She commits suicide. Macduff kills Macbeth and becomes king.

About

80 Classics

Access a curated collection of 80 classic literary works from around the globe, compiled by international writers. Enjoy these timeless stories with a powerful reading engine designed for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • 80 classic books included
  • International literary selection
  • Compiled by 100 writers
  • Organized by Norwegian Book Club
  • Powered by PerfectReader Classic engine
Features
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Great books deserve a great place to read them. 80 Classics brings together 80 enduring works of world literature in one beautifully designed, fully offline library. Move from quiet reading to natural-sounding read-aloud whenever you like—no internet connection required. A WORLD LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET Explore literature across countries, cultures, and eras. The collection draws from the Bokklubben World Library, assembled in 2002 from nominations by 100 writers representing 54 countries. READ YOUR WAY Choose from four carefully designed reading modes and tailor the page with advanced reading settings. Save and manage bookmarks, highlight meaningful passages, add personal notes, and look up unfamiliar words with the built-in dictionary—all without leaving your book. Whether reading during the day, winding down at night, or settling in for a long chapter, the focused interface keeps the words at the center. LISTEN ANYWHERE—FULLY OFFLINE Turn any included book into a listening experience with built-in read-aloud. Natural-sounding narration runs directly on your device, so you can listen without a connection. FEATURES • 80 classic works in one curated collection • Four beautiful reading modes • Advanced reading controls • Bookmark management across your library • Highlights and personal notes • Built-in dictionary • Built-in read-aloud with natural-sounding, fully offline narration • A focused, thoughtfully designed reading experience Rediscover a favorite, meet a classic for the first time, or begin a journey across centuries of world literature. With 80 Classics, your next great book is always ready to read—or listen to. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION An 80 Classics subscription unlocks the complete experience, including the full library, advanced reading tools, and offline read-aloud. Available plans, billing periods, and localized prices are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://mobeera.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://mobeera.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Shakespeare4 screens
80 Classics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shakespeare at 4.5 against 80 Classics's 2.5. Shakespeare also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Shakespeare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 80 Classics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shakespeare holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shakespeare's written reviews are positive against 30% of 80 Classics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shakespeare ships an update every 6 weeks, 80 Classics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shakespeare versus 80 Classics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakespeare80 Classics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better2.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB632 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperQualex Consulting Services, IncMobeera

Customer experience

Shakespeare

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral50.0%
Negative16.7%

80 Classics

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shakespeare

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

80 Classics

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days

Questions

Is Shakespeare free?
Shakespeare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 80 Classics free?
80 Classics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shakespeare or 80 Classics?
Shakespeare is rated higher. Shakespeare averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 80 Classics averages 2.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Shakespeare or 80 Classics have ads?
Neither Shakespeare nor 80 Classics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespeare or 80 Classics?
Shakespeare ships an update every 6 weeks, and 80 Classics every 2 months. Most recently, Shakespeare was updated on October 31, 2026 and 80 Classics on November 1, 2026.

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