# Detectea: Detective Game — Fake Phone Mystery

> Interactive mystery game solving fictional phone mysteries through clue investigation. (iPhone/iPad app by App Tricks Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App Tricks Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789339184)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 168 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803/reviews.md

## What is Detectea?

Detectea is a fake-phone mystery game built for anyone who lives for messy DMs, hidden receipts, suspicious timelines, and drama that does not add up.

Every episode gives you a new fictional phone to investigate. Open familiar apps, search messages, photos, notes, payments, maps, calls, emails, and social DMs, then send the proof that actually matters. The truth is never in one place. You have to connect names, dates, locations, screenshots, payments, and tiny contradictions to figure out what really happened.

In the first episode, Cindy says her boyfriend Noah disappears every Thursday night. She sends you a copy of his phone and asks you to find out what he is hiding. At first, it looks like a classic relationship mess. But the more you search, the more the story starts to turn.

Why play Detectea?

- Investigate realistic fictional phone apps
- Find clues in chats, photos, notes, payments, maps, emails, and more
- Send proof back to the client when you catch something important
- Answer short deduction questions to connect the drama
- Use hints when you are stuck
- Unlock new cases, new phones, and new secrets across episodes

Detectea is for players who like interactive stories, mystery games, clue hunting, gossip, relationship drama, and the feeling of finding the one screenshot that changes everything.

All phone content is fictional and created for gameplay. Detectea does not access, display, or investigate any real person's private phone.

Detectea Premium Subscription Plan:

- Weekly: $4.99
- Yearly: $49.99

Payments and Renewal:

* Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase.
* Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
* Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
* You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase.
* No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.


Privacy Policy:
https://www.apptricksstudio.com/detectea/privacy

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Investigate realistic fictional phone apps
- Find clues in chats, photos, notes, payments, maps, emails
- Send proof back to the client
- Answer deduction questions
- Use hints when stuck
- Unlock new cases and secrets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No new game after a week?

*2026-08-22*

You have to pay weekly after 2 episodes and unlock an episode every Thursday night. However, I didn’t even have one to play show up after a week! $5 for a week of not getting to do anything. Plus waiting a week to play one episode and it just kills interest. I liked the 2 episodes that I was able to complete. I cancelled my subscription.

**Developer response:** Hi Ar os, you’re right to be disappointed. We communicated that a new case would be available on Thursday, and that expectation wasn’t met. We’re sorry you paid for a week without receiving the content you expected. We’re reviewing both our release schedule and how it is communicated so this doesn’t happen again. Thank you for enjoying the first two cases and for calling this out clearly.

### 3/5 — fun while it lasted

*2026-08-20*

pretty fun while it lasted I was very intrigued until it stopped my case for a cash grab subscription.

**Developer response:** Hi Bellania, we’re glad the investigation had you intrigued, and we’re sorry the paywall brought that experience to such an abrupt stop. We understand how frustrating it is to become invested in a case and then discover that continuing requires a subscription. We’re reviewing where the free experience ends and how Premium is explained so players can make that choice before getting invested. Thank you for the honest feedback.

### 1/5 — Can’t even finish the first story

*2026-08-15*

I’m literally not paying to finish one story that’s dumb. This game sucks.

**Developer response:** Hi, we understand why being asked to subscribe before reaching the end of the first story felt frustrating. The point where the free section ends should be clear before players invest their time in the case, and we’re sorry it felt like an unpleasant surprise. We’re reviewing this part of the experience and appreciate you being direct with us.

### 1/5 — fun to play bad levels

*2026-08-14*

got to play one level and payed because i thought there was more and then it stayed locked even after completion of previous level

**Developer response:** Hi Lydia, we’re really sorry. Paying and then finding the next content still locked is not the intended experience. Your purchase should unlock the Premium content immediately. Please contact us through “Send Feedback” in the app or our support page so we can investigate and restore your access. We take purchase issues very seriously and want to make this right.

### 1/5 — fun to play bad levels

*2026-08-06*

got to play one level and payed because i thought there was more and then it stayed locked even after completion of previous level

### 1/5 — forced payment

*2026-08-04*

doesnt even let you finish one story then demands payment to keep playing

**Developer response:** Hi, we understand why being stopped before finishing the story felt frustrating. Our Premium subscription supports the creation of new cases, but we should do a much better job of explaining where the free experience ends before players reach that point. We’re taking your feedback into account as we improve the story and paywall flow. Thank you for trying Detectea and letting us know how it felt.

### 2/5 — Pay to unlock

*2026-08-03*

It was confusing at first but it’s nice and fun until you have to pay to unlock chapters.

**Developer response:** Hi Leah, thank you for giving Detectea a chance. We’re glad you started enjoying the investigation once the controls became clearer, and we’re sorry the paywall interrupted that experience. We’re working on making both the beginning of the game and the Premium offer easier to understand. Your feedback about both parts is genuinely useful to us.

### 5/5 — Obsessed with this phone game

*2026-06-12*

the stories feel so real i really feel like I’m helping a friend. 10/10 mystery game so refreshing

**Developer response:** Hi Tylersocal, thank you so much! Making each phone feel like a real mystery shared by a friend is exactly what we hoped to achieve, so your comment means a lot to our team. We’re continuing to build new cases, characters, and secrets to uncover, and we can’t wait for you to investigate what’s next. Thanks for being one of our early detectives 🕵️

## Frequently asked questions about Detectea

### What is Detectea?

Detectea is a mystery game where you investigate fictional phone content to solve cases. You'll search through messages, photos, and other app data to find clues and uncover the truth.

### How do I play Detectea?

You play by examining the contents of a fictional phone, looking for inconsistencies and evidence. You then use these clues to answer deduction questions and send proof to the client.

### Does Detectea have ads?

No, Detectea does not contain advertisements. The game offers a premium subscription for access to more content.

### What are the subscription options for Detectea?

Detectea offers a weekly subscription for $4.99 and a yearly subscription for $29.99. These subscriptions unlock new cases and secrets.

### Can I cancel my Detectea subscription?

Yes, you can manage or turn off auto-renew for your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Cancellation is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is Detectea suitable for all ages?

Detectea is rated for ages 12 and up, suggesting it contains content appropriate for teenagers and older.

### What devices does Detectea support?

Detectea is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Detectea updated?

The game was last updated on June 11, 2026, with version 1.0.0. Further update frequency is not specified but the release date suggests it is a new title.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-30

Detectea now speaks Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. This update also improves paywalls, purchase flows, stability, and several details throughout the investigation experience.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-21

Detectea now speaks French, Spanish, and German.

Pick your language right in the app and play every case fully translated — chats, phones, clues, and voice notes. This update also improves stability and polishes several details of the experience.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-08

New case: Read the Room, Babe. Investigate Jake's phone, uncover Bri's side, and follow a new trail of messages, receipts, and clues. This update also improves hints, paywalls, comeback notifications, and answer validation.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-14

Chat with support directly from Settings or in-game Help, receive reply notifications, and open support messages straight into the conversation.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-06-11

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*