Comparison

Shakespeare Audio Library vs Gutenberg Reader PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Shakespeare Audio Library

Access the complete audio works of William Shakespeare, including plays and poetry. Stream content for free with samples, or upgrade for unlimited access to the entire library without taking up device storage. Works on both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Complete works of Shakespeare
  • Audio versions of plays
  • Shakespearean poetry
  • Famous monologues and dialogues
  • Streamed content (no storage)
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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*Get it once in the app store, and will work on both your iPad and iPhone* Audio version of the complete works of William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Includes his entire collection of plays such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Henry V and Richard III. Also included is his poetry and a collection of excerpts of famous monologues and dialogues from his plays. Will work on your iPad as well as your iPhone (see instructions below). HOW IT WORKS Download the app for free and listen to samples of these works. Upgrade to the full version to have unlimited access to the complete audio library. These MP3s are streamed, not downloaded, so they take up no storage space on your device. A connection is required for the MP3 to play properly. To own these MP3s to manage yourself, go to our website and join the download service. REINSTALL OR PUT ON iPAD If you need to reinstall this app or wish to add it to another iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, download the free version, select the "Upgrade" button, and go through the purchase process again. If using the same iTunes account, you will not actually be charged again. HAVING PROBLEMS? *If you experience any problems, first try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. You have to go through the purchase process again, but you are not actually charged again if using the same iTunes account* To learn more about our other audio apps, or to download our MP3 libraries, visit www.catholicvault.com.

About

Gutenberg Reader PRO

Access over 100,000 free public domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a customizable, ad-free reading experience with features like text-to-speech, offline downloads, and note-taking.

Highlights
  • 100,000+ Free eBooks
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Offline downloads
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) audio
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Bookmark, highlight, and notes
Features
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Gutenberg Reader PRO – The Ultimate Free eBook & Classic Book Reader - NO ADS Discover 100,000+ Free eBooks with Project Gutenberg If you love books, novels, and classic literature, this is the perfect eBook reader for you! With Gutenberg Reader PRO, you can access over 100,000 free eBooks from Project Gutenberg, including timeless classics, historical texts, philosophy, poetry, and more. Enjoy reading legendary works from Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Victor Hugo, Emily Brontë, and many others—all legally available in the public domain. What is Project Gutenberg? Project Gutenberg is the largest digital library of free public domain eBooks, offering a vast collection of literature, philosophy, history, and poetry—completely free and legally accessible. Whether you're interested in classic novels, educational texts, famous speeches, or timeless stories, you'll find endless reading material at your fingertips. Top Features of Gutenberg Reader PRO ・ 100% Ad-Free Experience – Enjoy distraction-free reading with no ads ・ Unlimited eBook Downloads – Download books for offline reading anytime ・ Customizable Reading Experience – Adjust fonts, themes, colors, margins, and more ・ AUDIO: Text-to-Speech (TTS) Mode – Listen to your favorite books while reading along ・ Auto-Scrolling Mode – Hands-free reading without flipping pages ・ Full-Screen Mode – Distraction-free reading with an immersive experience ・ Bookmark, Highlight & Notes – Save quotes, mark passages, and take notes ・ Big & Bold Fonts – Ideal for easy readability and accessibility ・ Smart Resume Feature – Pick up reading right where you left off ・ Optimized for All Devices – Works smoothly on both phones and tablets Popular Free Books Available in Gutenberg Reader PRO Discover a vast collection of classic literature, novels, and timeless books, including: ・ Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen ・ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll ・ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain ・ A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens ・ The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People – Oscar Wilde ・ The Yellow Wallpaper – Charlotte Perkins Gilman ・ Frankenstein – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ・ Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain ・ A Doll's House – Henrik Ibsen ・ Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka ・ The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conan Doyle ・ Moby-Dick – Herman Melville ・ Dracula – Bram Stoker ・ Grimms' Fairy Tales – Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ・ The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde ・ Great Expectations – Charles Dickens ・ Ulysses – James Joyce ・ Emma – Jane Austen ・ Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad ・ Jane Eyre: An Autobiography – Charlotte Brontë ・ The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas ・ Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse ・ Dubliners – James Joyce ・ Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson ・ Les Misérables – Victor Hugo ・ Leviathan – Thomas Hobbes ・ Peter Pan – J.M. Barrie ・ Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen ・ The Brothers Karamazov – Fyodor Dostoyevsky ・ Leaves of Grass – Walt Whitman ・ The Souls of Black Folk – W.E.B. Du Bois ・ Beyond Good and Evil – Friedrich Nietzsche ・ Wuthering Heights – Emily Brontë ・ A Study in Scarlet – Arthur Conan Doyle ・ Crime and Punishment – Fyodor Dostoyevsky …and thousands more free eBooks! Why Choose Gutenberg Reader PRO? With Gutenberg Reader PRO, you can carry a massive digital library of classic books, novels, and free eBooks wherever you go. Whether you love fiction, history, philosophy, poetry, or educational texts, this app gives you unlimited access to some of the greatest literary works of all time—without ads and completely free! Start Reading Today! Download Gutenberg Reader PRO now and explore the world’s greatest free eBook library. Whether you're a book lover, student, researcher, or casual reader, this app is your gateway to endless knowledge and literary adventures—all from the palm of your hand. Happy Reading!

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Shakespeare Audio Library4 screens
Gutenberg Reader PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shakespeare Audio Library at Free against Gutenberg Reader PRO's $5.99. Shakespeare Audio Library also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.1). Gutenberg Reader PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shakespeare Audio Library is free to download; Gutenberg Reader PRO costs $5.99 up front. Shakespeare Audio Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gutenberg Reader PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shakespeare Audio Library holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shakespeare Audio Library's written reviews are positive against 29% of Gutenberg Reader PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shakespeare Audio Library ships an update every 7 months, Gutenberg Reader PRO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shakespeare Audio Library versus Gutenberg Reader PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakespeare Audio LibraryGutenberg Reader PRO
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better3.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWGQM Partners, LLCHaven Tran

Customer experience

Shakespeare Audio Library

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Gutenberg Reader PRO

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shakespeare Audio Library

One-time1
  • Shakespeare Full Library$2.99
None

Gutenberg Reader PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shakespeare Audio Library free?
Shakespeare Audio Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gutenberg Reader PRO free?
Gutenberg Reader PRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shakespeare Audio Library or Gutenberg Reader PRO?
Shakespeare Audio Library is rated higher. Shakespeare Audio Library averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gutenberg Reader PRO averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Shakespeare Audio Library or Gutenberg Reader PRO have ads?
Neither Shakespeare Audio Library nor Gutenberg Reader PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespeare Audio Library or Gutenberg Reader PRO?
Shakespeare Audio Library ships an update every 7 months, and Gutenberg Reader PRO every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shakespeare Audio Library was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gutenberg Reader PRO on November 2, 2026.

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