# Shakespeare Pro vs AI Hamlet

The clearest difference is price: AI Hamlet at Free against Shakespeare Pro's $12.99. Shakespeare Pro's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AI Hamlet is free to download; Shakespeare Pro costs $12.99 up front. Shakespeare Pro sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and AI Hamlet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shakespeare Pro | AI Hamlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 416 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayShakespeare.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/809094812) | [numbus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637207924) |

## What reviewers say

### Shakespeare Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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)


### AI Hamlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-hamlet/id6759494298)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Hamlet Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Universal Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Hamlet Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Universal Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shakespeare Pro free?

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

### Is AI Hamlet free?

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

### Do Shakespeare Pro or AI Hamlet have ads?

Neither Shakespeare Pro nor AI Hamlet shows ads.

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