Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases vs Vellum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases
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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
Vellum
Access and read thousands of classic books for free offline. Organize your reading, take personal notes, and save favorite quotes. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with beautiful typography.
- Offline reading
- Ad-free experience
- Library management
- Personal notes and quotes
- Thousands of classic titles
- Distraction-free reader
- EPUB export
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Read the World's Greatest Books for Free. Vellum is a completely free, offline-first library designed for lovers of classic literature. Access hundreds of masterpieces from the Project Gutenberg archives without paying a cent, viewing ads, or needing an internet connection. Why Vellum? 100% Free & No Ads: Enjoy a premium reading experience without paywalls, subscriptions, or annoying banners. Manage Your Library: Keep your reading life organized. Easily track your journey by marking books as "To Read," "Currently Reading," or "Completed." Personal Notes: capturing your thoughts has never been easier. Save favorite quotes, study notes, or personal reflections directly inside every book. Download & Keep: Save books to your device instantly. Build your personal library and read anywhere, even in airplane mode. Thousands of Titles: From Pride and Prejudice to Sherlock Holmes and The Great Gatsby, if it’s a classic, it’s here. Premium Reader: A distraction-free interface with beautiful typography optimized for comfortable reading, day or night. Open Formats: Prefer your own reader? You can export the raw EPUB files directly to other apps on your device. Private & Secure: Your reading habits and notes are stored locally on your device. We track nothing. About the Developer: Vellum was built by Imran Khan, a Senior Product Engineer and Founding Engineer at a YC startup. "I built Vellum because I believe great literature should be accessible to everyone for free. I love Project Gutenberg, but I wanted a mobile experience that felt modern and fast. I made this app to give these classic books the beautiful home they deserve, at zero cost to the reader." In his spare time, Imran researches AI and LLMs and contributes to open-source developer tools. Vellum is a labor of love, built to ensure that literature remains free and accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vellum at every 5 weeks against Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases's every 50 months. Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases ships an update every 50 months, Vellum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases | Vellum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 50 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher LLC | Imran Khan |
In-app purchases
Sherlock Holmes Complex Cases
No in-app purchases
Vellum
No in-app purchases
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