# eNotes vs Shakespeare SwipeSpeare

The clearest difference is rating: eNotes at 4.0 against Shakespeare SwipeSpeare's 2.7. eNotes also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 23). Shakespeare SwipeSpeare's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eNotes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Shakespeare SwipeSpeare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eNotes has 292 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of eNotes's written reviews are positive against 58% of Shakespeare SwipeSpeare's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eNotes | Shakespeare SwipeSpeare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enotes-literature-notes-app/id538489509/reviews)** | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-swipespeare/id582673708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [eNotes.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/538489512) | [BookCaps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461992824) |

## What reviewers say

### eNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enotes-literature-notes-app/id538489509)

This app provides literature students with study guides, homework help, and quizzes to deepen their understanding of books and prepare for classes. It offers access to over 40,000 study guides and more than 300,000 homework questions with answers across various subjects.

**Highlights:** 40,000+ literature study guides, 300,000+ homework questions & answers, Multiple-choice quizzes, Audio and PDF summaries, Personalized homework help, Daily and weekly new content

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eNotes Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| eNotes Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| eNotes Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| eNotes Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| 1-week Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1-month Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1-year Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful study guides
- 💡 Comprehensive content
- 🚀 Quick responses from staff
- 🧠 Improves understanding and grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full access
- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Inability to cancel or manage subscription
- Content not accessible after payment

**Requested features**

- Offline access to content
- More free features and trial options
- Improved user interface and navigation


### Shakespeare SwipeSpeare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakespeare-swipespeare/id582673708)

Easily understand Shakespeare's works with this app that translates classic texts into modern English. Swipe to toggle between original and translated versions, access a built-in dictionary, biography, and study guides. Order print or ePub versions of plays.

**Highlights:** Modern English translations, Interactive swipe to toggle text, Searchable Shakespeare Dictionary, Shakespeare biography, Print and ePub ordering, Cross-device sync, Study guides and lesson plans

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midsummer Nights Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hamlet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Macbeth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Romeo and Juliet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Julius Caesar | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Tempest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twelfth Night | $1.99 | one-time |
| Othello | $1.99 | one-time |
| Much Ado About Nothing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Plays | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great resource for understanding Shakespeare
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📚 Modern translation alongside original text
- 🚀 Swipe feature for quick translation
- 🎯 Helpful for students and teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App takes money without unlocking content
- 🚫 Customer service unresponsive
- ❓ Confirmation codes not sent
- 💰 Lost money on purchases
- 📉 Purchases not restoring on new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening app
- Crashes when trying to open a book
- Takes money but doesn't unlock plays
- Confirmation code not sent
- Purchases not restoring

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit notes
- Side-by-side view of original and modern text
- Line numbers included
- Character lists available
- Bookmark functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eNotes free?

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

### Is Shakespeare SwipeSpeare free?

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

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

eNotes is rated higher. eNotes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Shakespeare SwipeSpeare averages 2.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do eNotes or Shakespeare SwipeSpeare have ads?

Neither eNotes nor Shakespeare SwipeSpeare shows ads.

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

eNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shakespeare SwipeSpeare every 6 weeks. Most recently, eNotes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shakespeare SwipeSpeare on October 23, 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.*