Comparison

Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases vs Sherlock Holmes

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

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Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases

Features
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Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases Airbrush coloring for relaxation. Audio Book plays on your phone or tablet using the speakers or your headphones. Once downloaded, the audio book can be used without WiFi on planes and trips! Use headphones and stylus for best experience. Story Included: 1. The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 1 2. The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 2 3. The Adventure of the Dancing Men, Part 1 4. The Adventure of the Dancing Men, Part 2 5. The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, Part 1 6. The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, Part 2

About

Sherlock Holmes

Explore the complete collection of classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Dive into the world of the famous detective, known for his exceptional observation and logical reasoning, through all his original adventures. This app offers public domain works for your reading pleasure.

Highlights
  • Complete Sherlock Holmes stories
  • Public domain works
  • Victorian and Edwardian era settings
  • Dr. Watson narration
  • Iconic detective character
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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Known as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887 (in A Study in Scarlet), the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then to 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, taking place between about 1880 to 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. Though not the first fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes is arguably the most well-known, with Guinness World Records listing him as the "most portrayed movie character" in history. Holmes's popularity and fame are such that many have believed him to be not a fictional character but a real individual; numerous literary and fan societies have been founded that pretend to operate on this principle. Widely considered a British cultural icon, the character and stories have had a profound and lasting effect on mystery writing and popular culture as a whole, with both the original tales as well as thousands written by authors other than Conan Doyle being adapted into stage and radio plays, television, films, video games, and other media for over one hundred years. The work shown in this app is in public domain. source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes#Copyright_issues This application is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases3 screens
Sherlock Holmes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases at none against Sherlock Holmes's 3. Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Sherlock Holmes's advantage is update cadence (every 14 months vs every 50 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Sherlock Holmes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases ships an update every 50 months, Sherlock Holmes every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases versus Sherlock Holmes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock Holmes Complex CasesSherlock Holmes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAshby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher LLCMohit Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sherlock Holmes

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$9.996 Months
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases free?
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sherlock Holmes free?
Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases or Sherlock Holmes have ads?
Sherlock Holmes shows ads; Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases does not.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases or Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases ships an update every 50 months, and Sherlock Holmes every 14 months. Most recently, Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes on October 24, 2026.

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