Comparison

SILS vs Weirdwood Manor 2

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

Head to head
About

SILS

Easily search library catalogs, place holds, and manage your account on the go. Access your library barcode without your physical card. Available for customers of specific Saskatchewan library systems.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Place and manage holds
  • Renew borrowed items
  • View account status and fines
  • Access digital library barcode
  • Refine searches with filters
Features
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Search the catalogue, place holds, and renew items from this fast, easy to use app on your mobile device. Search the catalogue: - Enter your search terms right from the home screen. Don’t see what you’re looking for right away? Use the filters to refine your search and get your hands on the item you want fast. - View an item’s holdings to find out where you can pick up a copy. - Place a hold to have an item sent to your preferred library for pickup once it’s available. Manage your account: - Check to see if you have items ready for pickup, or overdue, and check your fines right on the home screen. - Renew items out. - View and manage your holds. - View your reading history. - View your fines details. Access your library barcode: - No need to panic if you’ve forgotten your library card; the app includes a barcode image you can use to borrow materials. Available for customers of the following library systems: - Chinook Regional Library - Lakeland Library Region - Palliser Regional Library - Parkland Regional Library - Pahkisimon Nuyeʔáh Library System (PNLS) - Prince Albert Public Library (PAPL) - Regina Public Library (RPL) - Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) - Southeast Regional Library - Wapiti Regional Library - Wheatland Regional Library

About

Weirdwood Manor 2

This interactive storybook combines engaging narratives with puzzles and hidden objects for young readers. It aims to foster creativity and improve reading confidence through a magical adventure. The complete series is now available, offering a unique blend of story and game.

Highlights
  • Award-winning storytelling
  • Stunning 3D characters and artwork
  • Challenging games, puzzles, and riddles
  • Hidden objects to discover
  • Improves reading skills for reluctant readers
  • Kid-safe, ad-free experience
Features
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The wait is finally over. All five books of the award-winning Weirdwood Manor adventure are now complete and available for the first time. Step into a groundbreaking blend of interactive story and game where imagination bursts to life through animation, puzzles, mystery, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for readers ages 6 to 12, Weirdwood Manor is a magical journey designed to inspire creativity, strengthen reading confidence, and spark a lifelong love of storytelling. ------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SERIES Rise of the Therimancer continues the award-winning tale of Oliver, Celia, and Eugene — three extraordinary kids who discover that their imaginations hold incredible power. Picking up directly after the chaos of the Black Dragon, the young heroes set out to uncover Arthur Weirdwood’s true intentions. Their quest truly begins when they meet William, a mysterious ghost boy whose secrets threaten everything they believe about the Manor. With realms of imagination at stake — and an ancient evil on the rise — the trio must unlock their greatest abilities if they hope to save Weirdwood’s legacy. Full of mystery, humour, and heart, Weirdwood Manor encourages kids to celebrate their uniqueness, embrace their talents, and explore the magic within their own imagination. ------------------------------------- FEATURES + Award-winning storytelling + Stunning 3d characters and artwork + Challenging games, puzzles, and riddles + Hidden objects to discover throughout the book + Helps reluctant readers improve their skills + More than just a book — it’s a Living Novel + Kid-safe, ad-free experience + Teacher-approved! ------------------------------------- WHY WE CREATED WEIRDWOOD Weirdwood Manor was built on five core goals: * Tell a truly unforgettable story * Foster a love of reading * Promote playful interaction * Challenge young minds * Inspire creativity But above all, our mission has always been simple: bring play to storytelling. ------------------------------------- AWARDS * Banff Rockie Awards: Interactive Children and Youth Content (Volume 2) * Youth Media Alliance: Grand Prize Winner: Best Production (Volume 1) * Youth Media Alliance: Best Original Interactive Content (Volume 1) * Banff Rockie Awards: Winner, Interactive Content for Kids & Youth (Volume 1) * Kidscreen Awards: Best Kids Game App – Tablet (Volume 1) * Apple App Store: iPad App of the Year Runner-Up – Canada (Volume 1) * Apple App Store: Editors’ Choice (Volume 1) * Digi Award: Best in Mobile Entertainment (Volume 1) ------------------------------------- REVIEWS “A unique, enchanting experience… part ebook, part highly replayable puzzle game.” — Common Sense Media “Harry Potter meets The Golden Compass… kids won’t want to put this book down.” — Tech With Kids “An excellent opportunity for extending a child’s reading… ideal for reluctant readers.” — Educational Apps Store

Screenshots

SILS4 screens
Weirdwood Manor 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SILS at 90% against Weirdwood Manor 2's 43%. SILS also leads on price (Free vs $4.99). Weirdwood Manor 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SILS is free to download; Weirdwood Manor 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SILS ships an update every 6 months, Weirdwood Manor 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SILS versus Weirdwood Manor 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSILSWeirdwood Manor 2
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB504 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSaskatchewan Information Library Services Consortium IncWasabi Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

SILS

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Weirdwood Manor 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral42.9%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

SILS

No in-app purchases

None

Weirdwood Manor 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SILS free?
SILS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weirdwood Manor 2 free?
Weirdwood Manor 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SILS or Weirdwood Manor 2 have ads?
Neither SILS nor Weirdwood Manor 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SILS or Weirdwood Manor 2?
SILS ships an update every 6 months, and Weirdwood Manor 2 fortnightly. Most recently, SILS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weirdwood Manor 2 on November 7, 2026.

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