Comparison

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library vs SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK

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 MOVIEBOOK

Experience a classic detective story like never before with interactive elements, 3D animations, and immersive sound. Step into the shoes of Dr. Watson and explore Victorian London, making the reading experience truly engaging.

Highlights
  • Interactive story experience
  • 3D animated images
  • Immersive audio
  • Explore Victorian London
  • Authentic original text
  • Gameplay elements
Features
Currently charting
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* Gold winner of “Independent Publisher Book Awards” 2014 and “Global Ebook Awards 2014” * * Nominated for Digital Book Awards 2015 * ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ AppAdvice.com: “Sherlock: Interactive Adventure is unlike anything else you've seen on iOS, or perhaps on any digital platform for that matter”. 148apps.com: “SHERLOCK: Interactive Adventure is first and foremost a well told story, but those interactive elements ensure it sticks in the mind a lot more so than a regular e-book”. AppPicker.com: “SHERLOCK: Interactive Adventure is so much more than a book, even though you can treat it like a book if you want to. Everything about this book is perfect, and the extra options and interactivity are so well-developed, that it didn’t feel like I was reading a book anymore. It truly is the next level of reading and where I expect all the books to be in the future”. ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ SHERLOCK: Interactive Adventure is an app that will make you look at interactive books in a whole new light. Allow us to introduce you to “The Red-Headed League”, the first book in this brand new interactive series about the famous detective. Read, listen, embark on a journey, conduct an investigation, and discover the world of the great detective Sherlock Holmes for yourself. There is more to this story than just words and pictures. In place of simple illustrations, 3D animated images adorn its pages. You are no longer looking on from the outside: you are directly involved in the events taking place, and see the world through the eyes of Dr Watson. Can you remember your favourite book? What was it that you loved so much about it? It might have been the gripping plot, the amazing characters, the incredible atmosphere... When we read a book, we picture everything taking place in colourful images. Sometimes illustrations help to get our imagination going. We enjoy looking at them, but sometimes this is simply not enough. After all, an illustration in a book is no more than a keyhole that we can peek through in order to catch a glimpse of the imaginary world created by the author. But have you ever wanted to look further through the keyhole and open that secret door? We bet you have... wouldn’t it be interesting to find yourself standing right next to your favourite character, and to be able to explore their world? To touch all the objects in the room, and have a good look at them? When we created SHERLOCK: Interactive Adventure, we threw open the doors to the world of Victorian England, and we are delighted to be able to invite you in with us. We have lovingly recreated the interiors and street scenes of nineteenth-century London. We have created the perfect combination of a classic book, an audio book, a film, a historical study, and an illustrated encyclopaedia, incorporating elements of gameplay. ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ This interactive book has been created exclusively for the App Store ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ Special features: • the authentic, original text • an audio version read by Simon Vance • 30 plot-based scenes packed full of 3D animation • a collection of period articles containing descriptive text • dossiers on the key characters • a search mode to help you find articles and clues • an interactive map of 19th-century London • 20 original musical themes • supports the very latest iOS functions • Available languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian • It is recommended that you use a Wi-Fi connection to download the app • NOTE: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPad 2 and later; iPhone 4s and later; iPod touch (5th generation) ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ Would you like to support the project and see more titles in the series released? Please write to us at support@baah.us

Screenshots

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library4 screens
SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sherlock Holmes Audio Library at Free against SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK's $2.99. SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library is free to download; SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK costs $2.99 up front. Sherlock Holmes Audio Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library versus SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock Holmes Audio LibrarySHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid
Best chart rank#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWGQM Partners, LLCHAAB

Bugs and requests

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More Sherlock Holmes stories adapted in this format
  • Ability to read and listen to narration simultaneously
  • Increased interactivity and gameplay elements

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sherlock Holmes Audio Library

One-time1
  • Audio Sherlock Full Library.$3.99
None

SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sherlock Holmes Audio Library free?
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK free?
SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sherlock Holmes Audio Library or SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK have ads?
Neither Sherlock Holmes Audio Library nor SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock Holmes Audio Library or SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK?
Sherlock Holmes Audio Library ships an update every 3 months, and SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK every 3 months. Most recently, Sherlock Holmes Audio Library was updated on September 23, 2026 and SHERLOCK MOVIEBOOK on September 21, 2026.

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