# Frankenstein vs In The Story

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frankenstein | In The Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frankenstein-interactive/id516047066/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-story/id6747054786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Hands Held Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819644123) |

## What reviewers say

### Frankenstein

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### In The Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-story/id6747054786)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Symbol of Evil | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Forest of Fear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Risky Delivery | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Castle of Darkness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Black Tentacle | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Storm of the Dead | $0.99 | one-time |
| Metal Inferno | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relentless Escape | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Express of Terror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quantum Dynamics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Women of Mass Destruction | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heart of Ice | $3.99 | one-time |


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