Comparison

Frankenstein vs In The Story

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

In The Story

Experience interactive fiction where your choices shape the narrative and character development. Create your own protagonist and explore branching storylines with multiple endings. Download books for offline reading and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Branching storylines
  • Character creation and development
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Community reviews and ratings
  • Multi-language support
Features
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In The Story transforms reading into an experience you control. Step into stories where your choices shape the outcome, your character evolves with every decision, and no two readers experience the same journey. This is interactive fiction reimagined for the modern reader. MAKE CHOICES THAT MATTER Every story is a branching adventure. Faced with decisions, your choices unlock different paths, scenes, and endings. The story you read is uniquely yours. BECOME THE CHARACTER Before you begin, create your own character — name them, define who they are, and watch as their identity weaves into the narrative around you. YOUR CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES Your character grows as you read. Stats like strength, wisdom, or charm shift with every decision you make — unlocking new possibilities or closing doors forever. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Download books to your device and read anywhere, even offline. Your library syncs across all your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off. READ YOUR WAY Choose from 6 carefully selected fonts, 3 text spacing options, and adjustable font sizes. Switch between light, dark, and system themes for the most comfortable reading experience. COMMUNITY REVIEWS & RATINGS Read what others think before you buy. Write detailed reviews and rate books to help other readers discover their next great story. STORIES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Browse and read in English and Portuguese, with each book offering locale support so the experience feels native wherever you are. SIGN IN YOUR WAY Use Google or Apple to sign in, or explore as a guest. Your purchases and progress are saved securely so you never lose your place. EASY PURCHASES & RESTORES Buy books with a single tap. Already purchased on another device? Restore everything instantly. --- Whether you love choose-your-own-adventure stories, tabletop RPG narratives, or just want something more engaging than a standard novel — In The Story is the reading experience you've been waiting for. Download now and start your story.

Screenshots

Frankenstein4 screens
In The Story4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: In The Story at Free against Frankenstein's $3.99. In The Story also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Frankenstein's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

In The Story is free to download; Frankenstein costs $3.99 up front. In The Story sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Frankenstein asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

In The Story holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frankenstein has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frankenstein ships an update every 3 weeks, In The Story every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Frankenstein versus In The Story: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrankensteinIn The Story
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (32 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperinkleHands Held Apps LLC

Customer experience

Frankenstein

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative10.0%

In The Story

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Frankenstein

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

In The Story

One-time12
  • The Symbol of Evil$0.99
  • The Forest of Fear$0.99
  • Risky Delivery$0.99
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  • The Black Tentacle$0.99
  • The Storm of the Dead$0.99
  • Metal Inferno$0.99
  • Relentless Escape$0.99
  • The Express of Terror$0.99
  • Quantum Dynamics$0.99
  • Women of Mass Destruction$2.99
  • Heart of Ice$3.99

Questions

Is Frankenstein free?
Frankenstein costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is In The Story free?
In The Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frankenstein or In The Story?
In The Story is rated higher. Frankenstein averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while In The Story averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Frankenstein or In The Story have ads?
Neither Frankenstein nor In The Story shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frankenstein or In The Story?
Frankenstein ships an update every 3 weeks, and In The Story every 3 days. Most recently, Frankenstein was updated on October 29, 2026 and In The Story on October 26, 2026.

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