Osmo Detective Agency

Osmo Detective Agency

Find clues around the world!

468 ratings
52 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 25, 2018
  • July 14, 2026
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Become a world-traveling detective and solve mysteries using physical game pieces and your device. Explore diverse locations, find hidden clues, and develop critical thinking skills. This app offers an engaging, hands-on learning experience for aspiring investigators.

Solve global mysteries
Search for hundreds of clues
Explore eight exciting maps
Learn geography and culture
Develop critical thinking
Hands-on play with physical pieces
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What's New in Osmo Detective Agency

4.0.9

July 14, 2026

Fixed several issues that could cause the app to close unexpectedly. Under-the-hood fixes and improvements to sign-in and account creation. Improved performance on slow or unstable internet connections. Fixed an issue that could affect saved progress. Your child's journey is now stored more reliably.

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Deliberately misleading; doesn’t work with 2025 IPad 11, no updates for two years

It’s May of 2026, so they have had time to update. That it doesn’t work with 2025 models is a deliberate choice to mislead. FAQs and product listings frequently mention “compatible with most IPad models”; which is a lie. TLDR hasn’t been updated in two years. Doesn’t work with 2025 IPad 11.

You require an older version is apple is for these to work now

Multiple articles explaining this situation. When they do work they are amazing apps

No customer service

We bought this game recently for our child after having 5 or 6 other Osmo products. It seems their company is out of business or something because the games do not work anymore, and you can NOT play them until the company sends you a code via email. So even though we bought a tangible box for this game and needed to just download the app to connect, the product does not work. Take this company off your App Store. Their products are no longer active.
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I am so angry rn

Got it a year ago, and now it barely picks up the magnifying glass! God, the coding one too, they just don’t seem to work right!

Wow

This is me, Madison Marie Leslie. I really love that app. and a companion is really cool. I’m glad I found one of the apps to use on the iPhone app that you have on the phone and I can use it to do that for my phone and I have an iPad Air and I have my phone and a tablet so I can play games with it. Ciao!
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Magnifying glass fails to detect items consistently

Bug

Game board not recognized by camera

Bug

Auto-read text feature non-functional

Bug

Osmo World connection drops frequently

Bug

App crashes or fails to load

Bug

Game detection circle closes but item not registered

Bug

Rio map flowers not detected in specific location

Bug

App incompatible with current iOS versions requiring older versions

Bug

Requested Features

7 requests

More maps and game content

Feature

Additional chapters or cases

Feature

Longer gameplay duration

Feature

Wider camera mirror piece

Feature

Improved magnifying glass stability

Feature

Better Osmo World connectivity

Feature

Ability to access settings without multiplication knowledge

Feature

FAQ

What is Osmo Detective Agency?

Osmo Detective Agency is an interactive game where players act as detectives to solve mysteries around the world. It requires physical Osmo game pieces, including maps and a magnifying glass, to interact with the app and find clues.

What skills does Osmo Detective Agency help develop?

The game helps develop critical thinking skills by requiring players to connect dots and unravel mysteries. It also teaches players about geography, landmarks, and local culture as they explore different maps.

What are the hardware requirements for Osmo Detective Agency?

To play, you need the Osmo Play System and the Detective Agency Play Pieces, which include a Magnifying Glass, a Map Holder, and eight Maps. These are available for purchase at playosmo.com. The app is compatible with specific iPhone and iPad models.

Can I play Osmo Detective Agency on any device?

No, the app requires specific compatible iPhones and iPads, along with the Osmo Base for iPad and the Detective Agency game hardware. A full list of compatible devices can be found on the Osmo support website.

What kind of mysteries can I solve?

You can solve mysteries by exploring eight different exciting maps, including locations like Paris, New York City, Beijing, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, and Cairo, as well as Osmo Town and The World. Each map presents unique clues and challenges.