# iDoyle vs ReadOwl (Spritz)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDoyle at 83% against ReadOwl (Spritz)'s 20%. iDoyle also leads on price ($3.99 vs $24.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iDoyle costs $3.99 and ReadOwl (Spritz) $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iDoyle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDoyle has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iDoyle's written reviews are positive against 20% of ReadOwl (Spritz)'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDoyle | ReadOwl (Spritz) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idoyle-sherlock-holmes/id993664103/reviews)** | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readowl-spritz/id6473507149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iClassics Productions, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943365655) | [Spritz Holding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315784) |

## What reviewers say

### iDoyle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idoyle-sherlock-holmes/id993664103)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Experience Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes like never before with interactive illustrations, animations, and sound. This app brings "A Scandal in Bohemia" to life, allowing you to uncover clues and solve the mystery using your device's features.

**Highlights:** Interactive story with illustrations, Animations and sound effects, Gyroscope and vibration features, Available in 4 languages, Original soundtrack, Biography and sketchbook extras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful interactive experience
- 🎨 Excellent illustrations and animations
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 📚 Faithful adaptation of the classic story
- 🎓 Great for introducing Sherlock Holmes to new readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with page turning
- ⏱️ Short story length for the price
- 🤖 Limited interactivity beyond viewing animations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices after iOS updates
- Cellular data usage concerns

**Requested features**

- More Sherlock Holmes stories in this interactive format
- Ability to choose different story paths or endings
- Deeper integration of puzzles and mysteries to solve


### ReadOwl (Spritz)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readowl-spritz/id6473507149)

This application offers an offline speed reading experience using advanced technology. Customize your reading environment and easily manage your books with features like bookmarking and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Offline Spritz speed reading, EPUB format compatibility, Customizable reading experience, Bookmarking, Note-taking, Text highlighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDoyle free?

iDoyle costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadOwl (Spritz) free?

ReadOwl (Spritz) costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDoyle or ReadOwl (Spritz)?

iDoyle is rated higher. iDoyle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while ReadOwl (Spritz) averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do iDoyle or ReadOwl (Spritz) have ads?

Neither iDoyle nor ReadOwl (Spritz) shows ads.

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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.*