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Osmo Detective Agency

Osmo Detective Agency

Find clues around the world!

470 ratings
59 reviews
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📚 Education
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 25, 2018
  • July 14, 2026

Developer

Tangible Play
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Osmo Detective Agency. Based on 470 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging and fun gameplay experience
  • 📚Educational content for children
  • 🎯Interactive learning with physical components
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Appeals to wide age range including adults
  • 🌍Interesting maps and locations
  • ✨Amazing when functioning properly

Negative things

  • 🐛Magnifying glass detection issues
  • 📱Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • ⏱️Long loading times and connectivity issues
  • 🎯Strict map setup requirements
  • ❌No customer service or support
  • 🔌Product no longer actively maintained
  • 🎤Auto-read feature doesn't work reliably
  • 🔄Game resets progress unexpectedly
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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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User reviews

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Osmo detective agency

Amazing game. I love it. It is so fun and if it does not work it is because your iPad is too new
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It doesn’t work with the iPad Air.

It’s really disappointing that it doesn’t work with the iPad Air, even though it say it’s compatible.
Viktoriia86Viktoriia86

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Me súper encanta este juego
Amaya cuervoAmaya cuervo

Boring

Boring
Hello there mommaHello there momma

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.
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User experience

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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
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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.