# Shakespeare Pro vs StudentPlus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shakespeare Pro at 86% against StudentPlus's 16%. Shakespeare Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). StudentPlus's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 25). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StudentPlus is free to download; Shakespeare Pro costs $12.99 up front. Shakespeare Pro sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. StudentPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shakespeare Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 815 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shakespeare Pro's written reviews are positive against 16% of StudentPlus's.

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, StudentPlus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare Pro | StudentPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367/reviews)** | [1.7 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentplus/id648335015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 815 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 15.7% 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 | 415 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) |

## 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 (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modern translation: AYLI | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (M4M) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Much Ado) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Tempest) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (2GV) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern translation: A&C | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Henry 5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (JC) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern translation: COE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Pericles) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Othello) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (TN) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (Macbeth) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Translation (RJ) | $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 |
| Course: Shakespeare for Kids | $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)


### StudentPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentplus/id648335015)

Access grades, scores, attendance, schedules, and homework on your mobile device. Stay updated with school announcements and alerts through a personalized calendar. This app fosters a stronger connection between students and their schools by providing essential academic information.

**Highlights:** Secure mobile access to grades and scores, View attendance and homework assignments, Access class schedules, Receive school announcements and alerts, Personalized combined calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Better than the New one
- 🙂 Pretty good
- 👍 VERY AWESOME!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- ⏱️ Slow as a snail
- 🔑 Login Broken
- 🤯 Ruined my life
- 🤔 IT NEVER LOADS...

**Reported bugs**

- Please fix the bug where when you check your grades it is default set to second semester
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Request timed out every time I try to go on
- School Name is Invalid

**Requested features**

- Please add a recent scores widget for iOS 14
- Please fix the bug where when you check your grades it is default set to second semester
- Should be able to save password so you don't need to keep typing it in when you click on the app
- Can you put the calculation of my GPA somewhere? That would really help in terms of how much more I need to work and what needs to be done


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare Pro free?

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

### Is StudentPlus free?

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

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

Shakespeare Pro is rated higher. Shakespeare Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while StudentPlus averages 1.7 from 815 ratings.

### Do Shakespeare Pro or StudentPlus have ads?

Neither Shakespeare Pro nor StudentPlus shows ads.

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

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and StudentPlus every 5 months. Most recently, Shakespeare Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and StudentPlus on September 16, 2026.

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