# Cryptid Universe

> Cryptid Universe (iPhone/iPad app by Kathleen Seger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptid-universe/id6816282288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kathleen Seger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816282290)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-10-07

## What is Cryptid Universe?

Enter the Cryptid Universe, the reading companion for the fiction of K.S. Valentina.

CHOOSE A WORLD
Explore Vauclain Monsters, The Salvage Claims, and The Reclamation through stories, atmospheric art, lore, and maps.

READ AT YOUR OWN PACE
Start with complete free short stories and prequels. Adjust text size, choose paper, sepia, or night reading themes, bookmark your place, and return to saved reading progress. Included stories are available offline.

EXPLORE THE RECLAMATION
Overburden and Firedamp are available as separate one-time in-app purchases. Firedamp is Book Two and is best read after Overburden. Purchases can be restored using the same App Store account.

PLAY AND DISCOVER
Match illustrated cards to unlock bonus reading from the stories. Follow lore trails, earn field marks, and build your collection of curiosities. Games and progress save on your device.

LETTERS FROM THE WORLDS
Read selected Dispatches from the newsletter archive. New app editions appear when published and are saved for offline reading. Explore the included artwork and soundtrack as you move through the worlds.

No app account is required. Reading and game progress are stored locally; they do not sync between devices. Internet access is required for purchases, restoration, and refreshing Dispatches.

For adult readers aged 18 and over. Some fiction contains explicit sexual scenes, strong language, horror, death, and grief. Content notes are provided within the app.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overburden — Full Book | $4.99 | one-time |
| Firedamp — Full Book | $4.99 | one-time |
| Undercut — Full Book | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Cryptid Universe safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Cryptid Universe.

## Is Cryptid Universe legit?

Cryptid Universe has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Cryptid Universe is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-03

No release notes.

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