Comparison

Anomaly vs Poe's Raven

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

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About

Anomaly

Experience a groundbreaking graphic novel with interactive parallax animation and professional voice acting. Choose your path through a 320-page sci-fi/fantasy epic, enhanced with over 175 informational touchpoints and 3.5 hours of audio.

Highlights
  • Interactive graphic novel
  • Parallax animation
  • Professional voice acting
  • 320-page sci-fi/fantasy story
  • 175+ informational touchpoints
  • 3 reading modes
Features
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ANOMALY the Interactive Graphic Novel. Combines parallax animation and interactivity to create a multimedia experience of unparalleled proportions. Far beyond any book or eBook, the ANOMALY APP lets YOU choose how YOU want to enjoy this groundbreaking work that’s setting the publishing world on fire! At the heart of this adventure is a cast of 15 actors, drawn from FILM, TELEVISION and VIDEO GAMES, lending their amazing voice talents to bring over 90 speaking roles to life! Enjoy the first chapter for free and then unlock the rest of the content to experience: -300 Page Epic Sci-fi/Fantasy Story -Over 1500 Panels of Art with Incredible Parallax Animation -3 and a Half Hours of Professionally VoiceActed Audio -Over 175 Informational Touch Points to learn the story behind the story -3 Different reading modes Discover more at Facebook.com/ExperienceAnomaly *** FEATURING ACTORS YOU KNOW AND LOVE!!! *** Vincent Corazza, Olivia D’Abo, Dave Fennoy, Ryan Cooper, Nana Visitor, John Bentley, Hudson Leick, Richard Doyle, Lauren Storm, Joseph Culp, Anthony Cistaro, David Lodge, Molly Hagan, Keith Szarabajka & Vic Polizos. Don’t just take our word for it. IMDB them! *** MORE BACKSTORY CONTENT THAN MOST BOOKS HAVE AS THEIR MAIN COURSE!!! *** Over 175 TOUCHPOINTS bring an ADDITIONAL 100 PAGES of back story to life with DOZENS of ORIGINAL PAINTED IMAGES, SKETCHES and INTERACTIVE 3D MODELS! *** HAVE THE BOOK “ACTED OUT” TO YOU…WITH FULL VOICEOVERS!!! *** A Graphic novel is nice. A Graphic novel that reads to you with movie-level voice acting is what previous generations could only dream of in their wildest fantasy! That dream is now REALITY! This is much more than “book-on-CD” type narration. This is “digital books” done in a way you’ve NEVER experienced before! Explore each gorgeous panel at your leisure. Go ahead. We can wait… Extensive PARALLAX lends motion in ways no static page ever could. Simply tap when you’re ready to move on. *** LET THE BOOK PLAY LIKE A MOVIE!!! *** Sit back and relax… Auto-play will “act out ANOMALY for you” without any additional input. Don’t want the letters in the way? Turn them off! This is as close as any graphic novel gets to a theater experience without being fully animated!

About

Poe's Raven

Features
Currently charting
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The Raven: A Descent into Darkness Experience Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece like never before. The Raven is a hauntingly beautiful visual novel, brought to life with evocative artwork and a chilling voiceover performance. Forget dry readings - this app breathes new life into Poe's timeless poem, delivering a deeply personal and unsettling narrative experience. Perfect for high school students and anyone interested in classic literature. Plunge into a World of Grief & Mystery: Witness the narrator's descent into madness as he grapples with loss and the relentless tapping at his chamber door unfolds before your eyes. This isn't just a retelling; it's an experience steeped in atmosphere and dread. Explore the confines of his grief-stricken chamber, confront the mysterious Raven, and feel the weight of unanswered questions. A valuable tool for English classes and a fresh perspective on this iconic poem. Immerse Yourself in Poe's Unsettling Vision: Darkly Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in the meticulously crafted illustrations, rendered in a style that captures the poem’s oppressive atmosphere and sense of decay. Each image is carefully designed to evoke the narrator's growing despair. A Voiceover Performance to Send Shivers Down Your Spine: Hear the poem brought to life with a professionally recorded narration, highlighting the rhythmic cadence and chilling emotional depth of Poe's words. Feel the narrator’s anguish and the Raven’s haunting pronouncements. Atmospheric Sound Design: Immerse yourself in a carefully curated soundscape featuring subtle, unsettling effects that underscore the poem’s growing tension. Faithful Adaptation: Experience a lovingly crafted adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, designed to honor the original text and its unforgettable imagery. A Unique Reading Experience: Perfect for those new to Poe or lifelong fans alike, The Raven offers a fresh and engaging way to explore this iconic poem. A fantastic way to study classic literature. Save Your Progress: Pause the narrator at any time and return to the poem whenever you like. Your Privacy Matters: This app does not collect any user data. Your experience and personal information remain completely private. Download The Raven today and confront the darkness.

Screenshots

Anomaly4 screens
Poe's Raven3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Anomaly at Free against Poe's Raven's $0.99. Anomaly also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Poe's Raven's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). 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

Anomaly is free to download; Poe's Raven costs $0.99 up front. Anomaly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Poe's Raven asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Anomaly versus Poe's Raven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnomalyPoe's Raven
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 35 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB116 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAnomaly Productions, Inc.William Lamberti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anomaly

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$0.99
None

Poe's Raven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anomaly free?
Anomaly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poe's Raven free?
Poe's Raven costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anomaly or Poe's Raven have ads?
Neither Anomaly nor Poe's Raven shows ads.

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