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Sherlock Holmes Audio Library vs Sherlock Holmes

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

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About

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library

Features
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*Get it once in the app store, and will work on both your iPad and iPhone* The complete audio collection of the adventures of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). This library consists of 4 novels and 44 short stories written between 1887 and 1914 in audiobook AND ebook formats. The 44 short stories are collected in four books: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (12 stories, published 1892) The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (11 stories, published 1894) The Return of Sherlock Holmes (13 stories, published 1905) His Last Bow (8 stories, published 1917) The Four Novels: A Study in Scarlet (published 1887) The Sign of the Four (published 1890) The Hound of the Baskervilles (serialized 1901–1902 in The Strand) The Valley of Fear (serialized 1914–1915) HOW IT WORKS Download the app for free and listen to some of the programs. Upgrade to the full version to have unlimited access to the complete series. These MP3s are streamed, not downloaded, so they take up no storage space on your device. A connection is required for the MP3 to play properly. To own these MP3s to manage yourself, go to our website and join the download service. REINSTALL OR PUT ON iPAD OR iPhone If you need to reinstall this app or wish to add it to another iPhone or iPad, go through the purchase process again. If using the same iTunes account, you will not actually be charged again. HAVING PROBLEMS? *If you experience any problems, first try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. You have to go through the purchase process again, but you are not actually charged again if using the same iTunes account* To learn more about our other audio apps, or to download our MP3 libraries, visit www.catholicvault.com.

About

Sherlock Holmes

Explore the complete collection of classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Dive into the world of the famous detective, known for his exceptional observation and logical reasoning, through all his original adventures. This app offers public domain works for your reading pleasure.

Highlights
  • Complete Sherlock Holmes stories
  • Public domain works
  • Victorian and Edwardian era settings
  • Dr. Watson narration
  • Iconic detective character
Features
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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Known as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887 (in A Study in Scarlet), the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then to 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, taking place between about 1880 to 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. Though not the first fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes is arguably the most well-known, with Guinness World Records listing him as the "most portrayed movie character" in history. Holmes's popularity and fame are such that many have believed him to be not a fictional character but a real individual; numerous literary and fan societies have been founded that pretend to operate on this principle. Widely considered a British cultural icon, the character and stories have had a profound and lasting effect on mystery writing and popular culture as a whole, with both the original tales as well as thousands written by authors other than Conan Doyle being adapted into stage and radio plays, television, films, video games, and other media for over one hundred years. The work shown in this app is in public domain. source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes#Copyright_issues This application is subject to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sherlock Holmes Audio Library at none against Sherlock Holmes's shown. Sherlock Holmes Audio Library also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sherlock Holmes Audio Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sherlock Holmes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library ships an update every 3 months, Sherlock Holmes every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library versus Sherlock Holmes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock Holmes Audio LibrarySherlock Holmes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWGQM Partners, LLCMohit Agarwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library

One-time1
  • Audio Sherlock Full Library.$3.99
3 purchases

Sherlock Holmes

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$9.996 Months
  • Premium Plan - Remove Ads$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sherlock Holmes Audio Library free?
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sherlock Holmes free?
Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sherlock Holmes Audio Library or Sherlock Holmes have ads?
Sherlock Holmes shows ads; Sherlock Holmes Audio Library does not.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock Holmes Audio Library or Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library ships an update every 3 months, and Sherlock Holmes every 14 months. Most recently, Sherlock Holmes Audio Library was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes on September 12, 2026.

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