# Fran Bow Chapter 1

> Creepy psychological horror adventure game with puzzles and a unique art style. (iPhone/iPad app by Killmonday Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-1/id1085768995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Killmonday Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203318751)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 251 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-1/id1085768995/reviews.md

## What is Fran Bow Chapter 1?

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents.
In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found. 
After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative.

FEATURES

* Story driven creepy psychological horror adventure game.

* Unique and peculiar hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D animation.

* Self administer medication to open the terrible hidden world that will help solve puzzles and find objects.

* A big variety of puzzles designed with different levels of difficulty and specifically based on the story.

* Original Soundtrack.

IMPORTANT:  New iPad, 3rd Generation, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation and later devices with at least 1 GB of System Memory--RAM or more) are strongly recommended when playing the Fran Bow apps.  Older devices may experience crashes or not play the Fran Bow apps at all.

## Key features

- Story-driven psychological horror
- Unique hand-drawn 2D art style
- Medication-based puzzle solving
- Variety of story-based puzzles
- Original soundtrack

## Chart rankings

- #149 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Fran Bow Chapter 1?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great story and gameplay
- 💕 Immersive and creepy
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🤩 Unique and captivating

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive for short chapters
- ⚠️ Disturbing content, not for kids

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More chapters/episodes
- Bundled version with all chapters
- Voice acting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 196)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-1/id1085768995/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t open after main menu

*2026-01-29, version 1.1*

Doesn’t open saved game or new game. Glitches and goes back to menu. Tried on iPhone and iPad, does the same thing. Paid for this and it doesn’t work

### 4/5 — Worth it?

*2026-01-28, version 1.1*

I don’t know it could be better it’s a great game don’t get me wrong but the graphics could be better I think it’d be immaculate as a vr game but it is confusing

### 5/5 — LISTEN TO THE PROPAGANDA!!

*2025-10-14*

unfortunately i cannot comment on the complete game since i had to buy each chapter before the complete game came out, but i’m leaving a review to say..

LISTEN TO THE PROPAGANDA!! BUY THIS GAME!! franbow was an absolute life changer, which is a bit silly to say about a game like this, but it’s the truth. i originally watched a gameplay on it when i was a young chap and purchasing the game years later… it did not disappoint 

however i must say, it’s not for everyone, so definitely watch the trailer and check trigger warnings for any concern, but overall i can say that the game is amazing. it’s not very glitchy too. I ❤️ you, kill monday games!

### 1/5 — バグ報告

*2025-06-02*

音が出ません。

### 5/5 — Офигенная игра!

*2025-05-15*

Это действительно одна из самых крутых игр, в которые я играла, а играла я много во что) Ни разу не пожалела, что отвалила 1к за всё главы! Просто взахлеб играла! Глаза уже не видели от усталости, но я скринила и приближала, чтобы не выпасть из захватывающего сюжета. Очень рекомендую!

### 3/5 — Не берите

*2025-03-12*

Не покупайте игра очень маленькая , если купите пожалеете :( а так игра очень страшная

### 1/5 — 소리가 안남

*2025-01-11*

아이폰 아이패드 모두 소리가 안납니다.

### 4/5 — Mto bom mas…

*2024-03-29*

É muito bom, mas como é o primeiro, n tem tanta coisa

### 5/5 — great game worth ur money 😌✨

*2024-03-01, version 1.1*

i love the whole style toward this game i love the gore i love the details everything

### 5/5 — I looooveee itttt😍😭

*2024-02-25, version 1.1*

Thank you so much for this game, i didnt find a game like this, so coooll , thank uuuuuuu😍❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Fran Bow Chapter 1

### What is Fran Bow Chapter 1 about?

Fran Bow Chapter 1 is a creepy psychological horror adventure game. It follows Fran, a young girl dealing with mental health issues after witnessing her parents' gruesome death. She wakes up in an asylum and must escape to find her cat and reunite with her aunt.

### What are the key features of Fran Bow Chapter 1?

The game features a compelling story-driven psychological horror narrative, a unique hand-drawn 2D art style and animation, and puzzle-solving mechanics that involve administering medication to reveal hidden worlds. It also includes a variety of story-based puzzles and an original soundtrack.

### How much does Fran Bow Chapter 1 cost?

Fran Bow Chapter 1 is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What devices are recommended for playing Fran Bow Chapter 1?

Newer devices are strongly recommended for playing Fran Bow Chapter 1. Specifically, iPad (3rd Gen) or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, and iPod Touch 6th Gen or later are advised. Devices should have at least 1 GB of RAM to avoid potential crashes or playback issues.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Fran Bow Chapter 1?

The game offers a big variety of puzzles that are specifically designed based on the story. These puzzles have different levels of difficulty and often require players to use the unique mechanic of administering medication to reveal hidden elements or solve challenges.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-03-19

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

-Improved description and OS requirements.
-Added localization for German, Russian and Spanish. <3

### 1.0 — 2016-03-03

No release notes.

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## More apps by Killmonday Games

- [Fran Bow Chapter 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-2/id1085769555)
- [Fran Bow Chapter 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-3/id1085769571)
- [Fran Bow Chapter 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-4/id1085769945)
- [Fran Bow Chapter 5](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow-chapter-5/id1085769954)
- [Little Misfortune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-misfortune/id1483030972)

All apps by Killmonday Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1203318751

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