# Frankenstein vs LibriVox Audiobooks

The clearest difference is rating: LibriVox Audiobooks at 4.8 against Frankenstein's 3.9. LibriVox Audiobooks also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 32). Frankenstein's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 68%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Frankenstein costs $3.99 and LibriVox Audiobooks $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LibriVox Audiobooks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibriVox Audiobooks has 1.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Frankenstein's written reviews are positive against 68% of LibriVox Audiobooks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Frankenstein ships an update every 3 weeks, LibriVox Audiobooks every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frankenstein | LibriVox Audiobooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frankenstein-interactive/id516047066/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox-audiobooks-ad-free/id662558935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#53** |
| Size | 227 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [BookDesign LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596159215) |

## What reviewers say

### Frankenstein

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frankenstein-interactive/id516047066)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LibriVox Audiobooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox-audiobooks-ad-free/id662558935)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Access over 45,000 classic audiobooks in more than 30 languages, all without ads. Enjoy unlimited streaming or download for offline listening. Pay once for lifetime access to a vast library of timeless stories.

**Highlights:** 45,000+ free audiobooks, No ads, Offline listening, Browse by author, narrator, genre, CarPlay support, Sleep timer, Bookmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for listening to audiobooks
- 👍 Huge selection of classic books
- 👍 Convenient way to access LibriVox content
- 💡 Ability to control playback speed
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Playback issues like cutting off or losing place
- 🐛 Navigation and UI problems after recent updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters not playing from the beginning
- Inability to navigate between chapters
- Disappearing book lists and cover art
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Playback issues like random stopping or skipping

**Requested features**

- Add more recent and popular audiobook titles
- Improve syncing across devices
- Add sleep timer and bookmarking functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Improve search and filtering capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frankenstein free?

Frankenstein costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LibriVox Audiobooks free?

LibriVox Audiobooks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Frankenstein or LibriVox Audiobooks?

LibriVox Audiobooks is rated higher. Frankenstein averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while LibriVox Audiobooks averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Frankenstein or LibriVox Audiobooks have ads?

Neither Frankenstein nor LibriVox Audiobooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frankenstein or LibriVox Audiobooks?

Frankenstein ships an update every 3 weeks, and LibriVox Audiobooks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Frankenstein was updated on October 24, 2026 and LibriVox Audiobooks on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Frankenstein or LibriVox Audiobooks?

Frankenstein currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and LibriVox Audiobooks at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*