Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft

Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft

By Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher

Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft is an entertainment app for iOS that combines HP Lovecraft audio shorts with a digital airbrush coloring interface.

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

The app serves users looking for horror-themed relaxation, but the current build fails to deliver basic playback functionality, causing immediate churn.

For Fans of HP Lovecraft and horror literature who enjoy casual digital art activities.

What does it look like?

Key features

Audio Storytellingstandard

Playback of HP Lovecraft audio shorts including Beyond the Wall of Sleep and The Nameless City.

Airbrush Coloring Canvasedge

Interactive digital coloring interface for users to paint while listening to audio content.

How much does it cost?

freeFree access to all listed audio stories and coloring features

The app is currently free with no visible subscription or in-app purchase gates.

Velocity

Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...

The app has remained entirely stagnant for 2,232 days, showing no signs of development activity or updates. With only a single version ever released, there is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature iteration. The development momentum is non-existent, and the app appears to be abandoned by its publisher.

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Who built it?

Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher

3 apps tracked · Entertainment

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment.

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
1.50 · 2

What users say, by theme

What Frustrates Users
  • Non-functional interface elements and broken audio playback prevent users from engaging with the core content
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2 of 2 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft

How's the Entertainment market?

Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft holds a 1.5-star rating across 2 reviews, reflecting a non-functional state that prevents it from competing in the entertainment category.

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The rivals identified

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The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft

Where is it heading?

The market for niche horror audio is consolidating around stable, high-fidelity platforms. Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft is effectively dead, and its continued presence on the store serves only to frustrate users and harm the developer's reputation.

  • The app has been dormant for over 73 months, indicating that no further development or maintenance is planned.
  • User reports of broken audio and unresponsive ads confirm the app is non-functional, leading to a 1.5-star rating.

The SWOT

Core Strengths
  • Niche literary audio library provides a specific content-based retention hook
Critical Frictions 3 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Rebuilding the audio engine could capture the underserved niche of horror-themed relaxation apps
Market Threats 1 threat identified

Next best moves

1 Sunset

Sunset the current build because the product is non-functional and has been abandoned for over 73 months → stop brand erosion

The counter-intuitive read

The app's failure is not a lack of content…

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Bottom line

Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft is a non-functional asset that has been abandoned for over six years. Sunsetting the app is the only logical step to prevent further brand damage, as the current build fails to provide even basic utility.

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FAQ

Is Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft still being updated?
No. The app has not received any updates since its initial release in September 2020, over 73 months ago.
Does the app work on modern iOS versions?
Users report that the app is non-functional, with broken audio controls and unresponsive interface elements that prevent usage.
Are there better alternatives for HP Lovecraft audio?
Yes. Dedicated audiobook platforms offer higher-quality narration and stable playback, which are currently missing from this app.

Sources

  1. [1] App Store

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Marlvel.ai. “Chilling Tales of HP Lovecraft Intelligence Report.” Updated Oct 18, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/chilling-tales-of-hp-lovecraft

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