# The Footsteps of Bram Stoker — GPS Audio drama with AR twist! > GPS audio drama with AR, exploring Bram Stoker's Dracula inspiration in Whitby. (iPhone/iPad app by Diva Creative Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-footsteps-of-bram-stoker/id1590890273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Diva Creative Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/578656793) - Category: Books, Navigation - Price: $5.99 - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 204 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-10-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-footsteps-of-bram-stoker/id1590890273/reviews.md ## What is The Footsteps of Bram Stoker? In the Footsteps of Bram Stoker is a GeoStory based in Whitby. GeoStories use GPS location technology to create a powerful audio drama experience based in a particular location. They are enhanced by rich visual content and augmented reality (AR), all accessible via the app. This story draws on the history, heritage and legends of Whitby in the late 1800s, and reimagines the strange events and dark stories that inspired Bram Stoker to write his famous Gothic novel Dracula. People can visit the location and hear it in the place where it is based, with chapters playing automatically, triggered by GPS points, or the story can be experienced remotely. When listening to ‘In the Footsteps of Bram Stoker’ in Whitby, for part one, listeners will be guided to start the walk at West Pier, and hear from Ramsbottom, who is predicting a violent storm that is on its way. Listeners will also hear from two ‘Gutter Girls’ gutting herrings on the harbour side, discussing the storm, which had wrecked a ship on Tide Hill Beach opposite, two sailors, worse for drink near the Ship Inn, and Mrs Harker and her daughter Maria, on their way to the funeral of the Captain who was found dead lashed to the ship’s wheel of the same wrecked ship, The Demeter, with all crew lost. This part ends up in the graveyard at St Mary’s Church. Part two imagines conversations that Bram Stoker may have had with characters he encounters, including the clairvoyant, Alsin, and a fisherman with a tale of the Barghest. Listeners will be guided to walk from Flowergate up to West Cliff and the famous Whalebone Arch, ending the walk back on Flowergate after walking through Pannett Park. The walk (both parts one and two) takes approximately 3 hours at an average walking pace and is 7km long. If you were to break it into two parts, part one would take approximately 1 hours 15 minutes, and the second part 1 hour and 45 minutes. The app is Bluetooth Beacon and GPS enabled. This is to show you relevant content based on your location along the trail and immediate area. The app also uses Location Services and Bluetooth Low Energy to determine your location when the app is running in the background. It will trigger notifications when you are close to a location of interest. We have used GPS and Bluetooth Low Energy in a power-efficient way. However, as with all apps that use location, please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - GPS-triggered audio drama - Augmented reality (AR) enhancements - Location-based storytelling - Immersive historical experience - Remote playback option - Bluetooth beacon integration ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-footsteps-of-bram-stoker/id1590890273/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Interesting concept, some issues *2021-11-04* Good concept, I enjoyed the walk, though th me stories didn’t really tally up to the spots. The drama itself was a bit disjointed, I lost track of what the overall thread was among all the shipwrecking. A bit too much atmosphere and not enough story. Also, some of chapters didn’t start at the right spots - ch7 started up some other road than it should have, as I was trying to find ch6. And ch9 kept restarting as I walked around the park, which was annoying. Ch8 played before 7 should have as well. It would also be good if it was easier to toggle between the chapters and the map, as I would look at the map and then go back to the chapter and the chapter would restart. The audio quality was high, and worked well when I was on 3G at times. Some of the acting was surprisingly good, although Mina was OTT which was distracting, and Stoker’s overblown posh English accent was somewhat off the mark for an Irishman… Overall a nice way to see whitby and a great concept, would do another again if it was somewhere else ## Frequently asked questions about The Footsteps of Bram Stoker ### What is The Footsteps of Bram Stoker? The Footsteps of Bram Stoker is a GeoStory app that uses GPS location technology to create an audio drama experience based in Whitby, inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. It features rich visual content and augmented reality (AR). ### How long is the walk in The Footsteps of Bram Stoker? The entire walk, encompassing both parts one and two, takes approximately 3 hours at an average walking pace and covers 7km. Part one is estimated at 1 hour 15 minutes, and part two at 1 hour 45 minutes. ### Can I experience The Footsteps of Bram Stoker remotely? Yes, the story can be experienced remotely if you are unable to visit Whitby. The app allows for playback of the audio drama without requiring you to be at the specific GPS locations. ### What devices support The Footsteps of Bram Stoker? The Footsteps of Bram Stoker is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS to function. ### What is the age rating for The Footsteps of Bram Stoker? The app has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger audiences with parental guidance. ### Does The Footsteps of Bram Stoker have ads? No, The Footsteps of Bram Stoker does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no in-app purchases or ads. ### When was The Footsteps of Bram Stoker last updated? The Footsteps of Bram Stoker was last updated on October 26, 2021, with version 1.1. The initial release date was also October 26, 2021. ### How does The Footsteps of Bram Stoker use location services? The app uses Bluetooth Beacon and GPS to trigger relevant content based on your location. It also uses Location Services and Bluetooth Low Energy for background location tracking to notify you when you are near points of interest. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2021-10-26 Improved animation in "PART 2 > The ill-fated Demeter makes its way to Whitby". ### 1.0 — 2021-10-26 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Footsteps of Bram Stoker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Waterstones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterstones/id389368414) | 4.7 (59) | Free | Books | | [MyPassion: Read, Listen Novels](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypassion-read-listen-novels/id1568149521) | 4.5 (34,490) | Free | Books | | [MegaNovel - fiction & webtoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meganovel-fiction-and-webtoon/id1600844711) | 4.6 (9,879) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Diva Creative Ltd - [GeoStories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geostories/id1628356895) - [StoryDayz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storydayz/id6471020656) All apps by Diva Creative Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/578656793 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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