# Shakespeare vs Shakespeare

The clearest difference is ads: Shakespeare at none against Shakespeare's shown. Shakespeare also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). Shakespeare's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shakespeare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shakespeare sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shakespeare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Shakespeare's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shakespeare's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shakespeare ships an update every 9 days, Shakespeare fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare | Shakespeare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-complete-works/id6449892170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Qualex Consulting Services, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694416) | [Mysthetic Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679661112) |

## What reviewers say

### Shakespeare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-hamlet/id335577573)

Experience a classic tragedy with adjustable scrolling speeds for comfortable reading. This drama explores themes of revenge, deception, and fate as Prince Hamlet seeks retribution for his father's murder.

**Highlights:** Adjustable auto-scroller speeds, Classic Shakespearean tragedy, Themes of revenge and deception, Detailed plot summary, Character motivations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shakespeare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-complete-works/id6449892170)

Access all of Shakespeare's plays translated into simple, modern English. This app offers a user-friendly interface, offline reading, and customizable themes to make the Bard's works accessible and enjoyable for students, educators, and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Complete collection of Shakespeare's plays, Simple English translations, Offline reading capability, Customizable themes and reading settings, Educational tool for students and teachers, Improved vocabulary and understanding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Adonis | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rape of Lucrece | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Phoenix and the Turtle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Lovers Complaint | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Passionate Pilgrim | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Twelfth Night | $0.99 | one-time |
| Romeo and Juliet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hamlet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Macbeth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cymbeline | $0.99 | one-time |
| King John | $0.99 | one-time |
| Henry IV Part II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Troilus and Cressida | $0.99 | one-time |
| Henry VI Part II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Henry VI Part III | $0.99 | one-time |
| Henry VIII | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richard III | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pericles, Prince of Tyre | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richard II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Collection - 37 Plays | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare free?

Shakespeare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shakespeare free?

Shakespeare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shakespeare or Shakespeare?

Shakespeare is rated higher. Shakespeare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Shakespeare averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Shakespeare or Shakespeare have ads?

Shakespeare shows ads; Shakespeare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shakespeare or Shakespeare?

Shakespeare ships an update every 9 days, and Shakespeare fortnightly. Most recently, Shakespeare was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shakespeare on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*