# Shakespeare Pro vs Helper Helper

The clearest difference is price: Helper Helper at Free against Shakespeare Pro's $12.99. Helper Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 25) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Shakespeare Pro's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 59%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shakespeare Pro against 4.8 for Helper Helper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Shakespeare Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Helper Helper's.

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Helper Helper every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare Pro | Helper Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helper-helper/id670630951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 416 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [Helper Helper, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/692220240) |

## 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)


### Helper Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helper-helper/id670630951)

This platform connects volunteers with local community service opportunities. It streamlines event organization for coordinators and makes it easy for volunteers to discover and sign up for events.

**Highlights:** Connects volunteers to experiences, Simplifies coordinator efforts, Helps find and schedule events, Community service platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for tracking volunteer hours
- 💡 Helpful for finding volunteer opportunities
- 🔍 Good for organization and administration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow processing of approval requests
- 🔍 Inconvenient for volunteer supervisors to approve hours
- 🔍 Lack of ability to enter date ranges for long-term volunteering
- 🔍 Difficult to sign up without being part of an organization

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, app not working for some users
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to link accounts among family members
- Improved color contrast and readability on stats page
- Support for more languages (e.g., Spanish)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare Pro free?

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

### Is Helper Helper free?

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

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

Shakespeare Pro is rated higher. Shakespeare Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Helper Helper averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Shakespeare Pro or Helper Helper have ads?

Neither Shakespeare Pro nor Helper Helper shows ads.

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

Shakespeare Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Helper Helper every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shakespeare Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Helper Helper on October 29, 2026.

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