# Phallaina — Digital motion comic

> Digital scrolling graphic novel with animated film elements and immersive sound. (iPhone/iPad app by Small Bang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Small Bang](https://appshunter.io/developer/977648096)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 318 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2017-11-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939/reviews.md

## What is Phallaina?

A "Scrolling Graphic Novel" for tactile screens.
Peabody Award 2017.

Halfway between a graphic novel and an animated film, Phallaina is the first "scrolling graphic novel" for tablets and smartphones. Available in English and French, the app delivers 90 minutes of scrollable reading experience. Conceived by Marietta Ren and the Small Bang studio, and accompanied by an entrancing sound design by Côme Jalibert, this horizontal-scrolling, panel-less digital comic book uses parallax effects in order to bring an immersive depth to the narrative.

Download the app for free and discover the first two chapters. 
 
The story
In a world similar to ours, where cities have adapted to the rising waters, Audrey follows a series of clinical trials in order to understand the origins of her hallucinatory fits, which are populated by huge white whales. Thus begins the intimate adventure of her personal transformation, combining cognitive sciences and mythology... and changing the course of her destiny in the process.
 
International recognition
Released in January 2016, selected as part of the official competition of the Angoulême International Comic Book festival, as well as the Naples Comicon, Phallaina has also won the Best digital comic award at the 2016 New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles, and has known a great amount of success in numerous festivals such as the Peabody awards and the Webby awards.
 
But our biggest reward are your stars, shares and comments which fill us with joy and gratitude!
 
And for those of you who have not yet taken the plunge, hesitate no longer :) !
Download Phallaina now, and delve right into Audrey's world.

© France Télévisions - Small Bang 2016

## Key features

- Scrolling graphic novel format
- Parallax effects for depth
- Entrancing sound design
- 90-minute narrative experience
- Available in English and French
- Combines cognitive science and mythology

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Story | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So beeeeauuuutiful!!!

*2026-02-03*

I enjoyed every moment of scrolling and seeing this story unfold. Gorgeous art and design, elegant delivery. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Incroyable

*2025-05-27, version 1.2.1*

Je viens de la retrouver après plusieurs années 
Elle m’avait marqué, j’aimerai qu’il y en ait d’autres 
Une expérience incroyable

### 1/5 — HdC ?

*2024-11-23, version 1.2.1*

où en est votre projet sur la Horde du Contrevent ? Tellement attendu depuis Annecy, ilya … 2 ans passés !!! Merci.

### 5/5 — Wowww

*2023-01-01, version 1.2.0*

Magnifique,
J’adore les bd’s, notamment celles qui sortes du lot de par leurs graphismes, scénarios ou même façon de faire passer l’histoire.
Celle ci est une véritable bombe d’idées.
Les musiques et les sons nous transportent encore plus dans l’univers du dessinateur.
En plus, tout ça gratuitement!!!
Merci beaucoup

### 5/5 — beautiful and innovative

*2022-08-07*

gorgeous graphics and interesting sory. great concept. however there is one serious bug - it does not remember the last position if the app was idle for a little while, which means scrolling all over again…

### 5/5 — I have a request to record this video and put it on YouTube do I have your permission

*2022-01-23*

Hi I am someone trying to be big I have a TikTok know as titan_Kelley and I wanna record a reaction video of your novel it’s really good so far and all I need is your permission to or not to record it thank you have a good day.

### 5/5 — Marquant

*2021-11-02, version 1.2.0*

Je retrouve cette œuvre après l’avoir cherché pendant plusieurs  année après première lecture,
Vraiment magnifique et hypnotisant, elle fait parti pour moi des œuvres qui m’ont marqué et inspirée.

### 5/5 — Éblouissante

*2021-05-16, version 1.2.0*

Une formidable application interactive qui nous fait (re)découvrir cette incroyable fresque-histoire aux graphismes sublimes. La bande-son est savamment travaillée et accompagne le récit avec force pour une immersion totale. Cette bande-dessinée gagne à être reconnue. Une magnifique découverte.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2021-03-24, version 1.1*

Everything’s perfect except that the sound doesn’t work on iPhone :/

### 5/5 — Innovant!

*2020-05-12, version 1.1*

Bravo, félicitations et merci aux artistes et toute l’équipe qui a travaillé sur cette histoire et cette oeuvre numérique. En tant qu’amateur de bd et comics, j’ai retrouvé la même immersion qu’avec un livre (audio en plus). Merci.

## Frequently asked questions about Phallaina

### What is Phallaina?

Phallaina is a "scrolling graphic novel" for tablets and smartphones, described as halfway between a graphic novel and an animated film. It offers a unique horizontal-scrolling, panel-less digital comic book experience with immersive parallax effects and sound design.

### What is the story of Phallaina?

The story follows Audrey, who undergoes clinical trials to understand her hallucinatory fits populated by huge white whales. It's an intimate adventure combining cognitive sciences and mythology in a world where cities have adapted to rising waters.

### Is Phallaina free to download?

Yes, Phallaina is free to download. You can discover the first two chapters of the story for free upon downloading the app.

### What languages is Phallaina available in?

Phallaina is available in both English and French, allowing a wider audience to experience its narrative.

### What devices support Phallaina?

Phallaina is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Phallaina updated?

The latest version of Phallaina is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on November 5, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain and improve the application.

### What is the age rating for Phallaina?

Phallaina has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does Phallaina have ads?

No, Phallaina does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers additional content through in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2024-11-05

Minor update

### 1.2.0 — 2021-05-05

Updates for iOS 14, bug fixes, and soundtrack works again.

### 1.1 — 2018-04-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Phallaina is free! Enjoy!

### 1.0 — 2017-11-24

No release notes.

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