# Shakespeare Pro vs myHancock

The clearest difference is price: myHancock at Free against Shakespeare Pro's $12.99. myHancock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). Shakespeare Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

myHancock is free to download; Shakespeare Pro costs $12.99 up front. Shakespeare Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. myHancock asks for nothing beyond the download.

myHancock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shakespeare Pro has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, myHancock every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare Pro | myHancock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhancock/id6444408647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 416 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [UCROO](https://appshunter.io/developer/662021288) |

## What reviewers say

### Shakespeare Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367)

Access the complete works of Shakespeare, including plays, sonnets, and poems. Features include a searchable concordance, integrated glossary, note-taking and sharing capabilities, and customizable reading options. Explore character details, historical context, and original spellings.

**Highlights:** Complete works of Shakespeare, Searchable concordance, Integrated glossary with definitions, Add and share personal notes, Customizable reading experience, Character descriptions and arcs, Original First Folios and Quartos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modern Translation (Macbeth) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Hamlet) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt's Lexicon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Glossary by C. T. Onions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Glossary by Alexander Dyce | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Apocrypha Plays | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Lexicons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Course: Intro to Shakespeare | $9.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (All) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Shakespeare Ultimate | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive Shakespeare collection
- 📚 Helpful features like glossary, character summaries, and search
- 💻 Convenient to have all works in one app
- 🎨 Well-designed and easy to use
- 🤓 Invaluable resource for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty searching Folio texts
- 📝 Lack of note-taking functionality
- 🔔 Persistent requests for reviews can be annoying
- 🔤 Some inaccuracies in modern language translations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent update
- Glossary feature not working as expected
- Quote of the day widget not functioning properly
- Formatting issues when reading in certain orientations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to take notes and highlight text
- Improve search functionality, especially for Folio texts
- Provide more detailed character and plot summaries
- Include links to video/audio performances of the plays
- Offer more language options (e.g., original spelling, modern translations)


### myHancock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhancock/id6444408647)

This app provides students with direct access to essential college systems like class schedules, financial aid, and registration. It also facilitates communication with instructors and classmates, and helps users stay organized with important tasks and campus events.

**Highlights:** Access class schedules, View financial aid, Connect with instructors, Receive college notifications, Find campus events, Manage to-do lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare Pro free?

Shakespeare Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is myHancock free?

myHancock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

myHancock is rated higher. Shakespeare Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while myHancock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shakespeare Pro or myHancock have ads?

Neither Shakespeare Pro nor myHancock shows ads.

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

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and myHancock every 5 months. Most recently, Shakespeare Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and myHancock on November 3, 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.*