Shakespeare vs 80 Classics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shakespeare
Experience Shakespeare's classic tragedy with adjustable auto-scrolling speeds for a comfortable reading experience. Explore themes of ambition, fate, deception, and treachery.
- Auto-scrolling reader
- Adjustable scroll speeds
- Classic Shakespearean tragedy
- Themes of ambition and fate
- Tragedy-themed play
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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.
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.
- 80 classic books included
- International literary selection
- Compiled by 100 writers
- Organized by Norwegian Book Club
- Powered by PerfectReader Classic engine
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Shakespeare | 80 Classics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | 2.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 632 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qualex Consulting Services, Inc | Mobeera |
Customer experience
Shakespeare
80 Classics
In-app purchases
Shakespeare
- Remove Ads$0.99
80 Classics
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days









