Frankenstein vs LSF Brookfield Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frankenstein
Experience Mary Shelley's classic novel like never before. Make choices that shape Victor Frankenstein's story, from building his creation to navigating the tragic consequences. This interactive adaptation features stunning visuals and the original 1818 text.
- Interactive novel-length retelling
- Shape Victor Frankenstein's choices
- Beautiful, easy-to-use interface
- 65 illustrations including anatomical engravings
- Full text of the 1818 original
- Annotated gallery of illustrations
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+ 'a brilliantly designed app; the current benchmark for high-quality storytelling via tablet.' Kirkus starred review + ‘This masterful new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel may be the best interactive fiction yet’ — Laura Miller, Salon.com + “Superb” — Tim Harford, senior columnist for the FT + ‘the most eye-catching development in April's digital publishing’ — The Guardian + “Enormous sensitivity to Shelley's narrative... There's enormous intelligence behind the reworking” — Dr. Dale Townshend, lecturer in Gothic and Romantic Literature at Stirling University + ‘a visual and textual masterpiece that you will be thrilled to experience’ — John Bardinelli, Jayisgames.com --------------------------------------------------------- The year is 1792 and in his Paris laboratory, Victor Frankenstein is building a man... Guide his tale with your choices in this unique literary app. Written by best-selling author Dave Morris, designed and developed by creative studio inkle and published by award-winning independent publisher, Profile Books, Frankenstein is a new way of experiencing Mary Shelley's classic tale of terror and revenge. The original text has been fully adapted into interactive form, allowing you the reader to visit Frankenstein's workshop, help him make his monster, and guide him through the disastrous events that follow. This is a reading experience like no other, that will put you into the heart of the story. With breath-taking visuals and sleek design, Frankenstein is an unputdownable reading experience, and a whole new kind of ebook. * * * Features: - New novel-length interactive re-telling of the classic story - Weave your own narrative as you guide Victor Frankenstein's choices - Innovative and beautiful easy-to-use interface provides a seamless reading experience - 65 illustrations including detailed 16th century anatomical engravings - The full text of the original Frankenstein, as published in 1818 - The Art of Frankenstein, an annotated gallery of the illustrations used
LSF Brookfield Library
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Connect & explore the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library’s resources 24/7. Use the app to: • Search & manage SWAN account • Register for classes & events • Reserve a room • Download & stream digital content • Explore databases • Print from phone/tablet
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LSF Brookfield Library at Free against Frankenstein's $3.99. Frankenstein's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). On 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
LSF Brookfield Library is free to download; Frankenstein costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Frankenstein ships an update every 3 weeks, LSF Brookfield Library every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frankenstein | LSF Brookfield Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inkle | Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library |
In-app purchases
Frankenstein
No in-app purchases
LSF Brookfield Library
No in-app purchases
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