iPoe Vol. 1 - Edgar Allan Poe

Name: iPoe Vol. 1 - Edgar Allan Poe
Price: 3 USD
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Author: iClassics Productions, S.L.

By: iClassics Productions, S.L.

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Features & Capabilities

Overview

iPoe Vol. 1 is an immersive, interactive edition of Edgar Allan Poe's classics. The edition includes The Oval Portrait, The Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, and The Masque of the Red Death, brought to life with fully illustrated artwork, interactive elements, animations, and an original soundtrack. It leverages modern device features such as gyro perspective, tilt, touch-to-reveal details, flash effects, and subtle vibration to create a cinematic blend of literature and entertainment.

Highlights

Published by iClassics Collection, this project was an early milestone in immersive book apps, earning Editors' Choice Award from Children's Technology Review in 2013 and achieving top rankings in several countries. It provides multilingual text and a Poe biography, plus sketches by the illustrator.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

iClassics Productions, S.L.

Rating:

5.00

(6)

Version:

4.7.2 Last updated: 2020-02-04

Version code:

834579686

Creation date:

2012-03-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

200.89MB

Price:

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 461,952 ▼ 3,227

Other platforms

iPoe Collection Vol. 1 - Edgar (v1.0.7)

7,679 4.83

(891)

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Developed by:

iClassics Productions, S.L.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/ipoe-vol-1-edgar-allan-poe/id507407813?l=en-GB

Website:

http://www.iclassicscollection.com

User Reviews

Overall, iPoe Vol. 1 is praised for its immersive visuals, sound, and interactive presentation that enrich Poe’s tales, with Easter eggs and kid-friendly appeal. However, recurring issues like iOS compatibility problems, crashes or black screens, intrusive review prompts, paywall-like reopen charges, disruptive animations, and absence of a built-in dictionary temper the experience. The app shows clear care from developers and potential for volume 2, provided ongoing fixes and feature improvements address the main drawbacks.

Pros

Immersive atmosphere with lush illustrations and strong sound design.
Interactive illustrated edition that brings Poe to life, engaging for younger readers.
Beautiful, well-crafted presentation with Easter eggs and a unique comic/pop-up style.
Shows clear care from developers and has ongoing updates/fixes.
Broad appeal to Poe fans and readers of classic literature with added educational entertainment.

Cons

Stability and compatibility issues on newer iOS versions (crashes, black screens, looping intros, unresponsive UI).
Intrusive review prompts that redirect to the store immediately on launch.
Paywall-like behavior or additional charges to reopen after closing.
Animations can be distracting or cause motion sickness; no option to disable them.
Lack of built-in dictionary, glossary, or word highlighting for archaic terms.