Comparison

Edgar Poe vs Franchello

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

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About

Edgar Poe

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." Explore atmospheric locations, uncover hidden objects, and solve a mysterious investigation to help Roderick Usher.

Highlights
  • Atmospheric locations with hidden items
  • 360-degree panoramic views
  • Redesigned and exciting plot
  • Collection of rewards
  • Re-playable locations
Features
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Do you know who created the popular “detective” genre and whose achievements in literature still remain an unsolved mystery? We invite you to plunge into the mystical atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous story, The Fall of the House of Usher! Feel like a detective unexpectedly caught up in the most mysterious and unusual investigation! Help Roderick Usher, who’s acting weird, or solve his mystery. Your curiosity and investigative spirit will overcome the mysterious mess of the gloomy rooms of the House of Usher and its environs. This mysterious and complex story challenges you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Features of the game: - Atmospheric locations contain several sets of hidden items and clues. Re-play in an engaging way! - Among the classic locations, you’ll encounter 360-degree panoramic ones - The plot is creatively redesigned and made even more exciting! - Build a collection of rewards for successfully completing locations in a variety of modes! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

About

Franchello

Features
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Franchello ti invita a immergerti nell'affascinante mondo del collezionismo, esplorando le antiche case e botteghe di Lucca in cerca di tesori dimenticati. Scegli la tua skin preferita e preparati a vivere un'avventura unica! Scopri oggetti da collezione rari, videogiochi, vinili introvabili, Giocattoli, Mattoncini e molto altro! Ma attenzione: ogni casa nasconde i suoi segreti e i suoi pericoli. Supera trappole, risolvi enigmi e affronta qualche spavento per portare a termine le tue missioni. Un'avventura tra le vie di Lucca Esplora le quattro zone della città, ognuna con le sue case e i suoi negozi pieni di sorprese. Incontra stravaganti personaggi ispirati alle leggende locali, come il mitico "Mario SonSodo", e lasciati sorprendere dai numerosi easter egg e riferimenti alla cultura lucchese. Personalizza la tua avventura Scegli la tua skin preferita e personalizza il tuo personaggio Un'esperienza coinvolgente Ammira i dettagli delle case, delle botteghe, scopri aneddoti sulla storia di Lucca grazie ai pannelli informativi e immergiti in un'atmosfera coinvolgente. Sfida i tuoi amici Condividi i tuoi progressi con gli amici e scala le classifiche per diventare il miglior “Cercatore di Tesori” di Lucca!

Screenshots

Edgar Poe4 screens
Franchello3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Franchello at none against Edgar Poe's 8. Franchello also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Edgar Poe sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Franchello asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edgar Poe ships an update every 2 months, Franchello fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Edgar Poe versus Franchello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdgar PoeFranchello
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioChi Cerca Trova da Franchello di Romani Alessio

Bugs and requests

Edgar Poe

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game Crashes or Freezes
  • Invisible Objects

Requested features

2 requests
  • More Challenging Levels
  • Ability to Track Progress Across Devices

Franchello

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Edgar Poe

One-time8
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
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  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
  • Bag with Coins$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$4.99
  • Сhest with Coins$4.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$9.99
None

Franchello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edgar Poe free?
Edgar Poe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Franchello free?
Franchello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Edgar Poe or Franchello have ads?
Edgar Poe shows ads; Franchello does not.
Which is updated more often, Edgar Poe or Franchello?
Edgar Poe ships an update every 2 months, and Franchello fortnightly. Most recently, Edgar Poe was updated on October 20, 2026 and Franchello on October 6, 2026.

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