# Whodunnit: Murder Mystery Game — A party game for 7-21 players > Digital murder mystery party game for hosting and playing. (iPhone/iPad app by Javier Negrete.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunnit-murder-mystery-game/id978469738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Javier Negrete](https://appshunter.io/developer/978469737) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 57 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-10-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunnit-murder-mystery-game/id978469738/reviews.md ## What is Whodunnit? Whodunnit is the easiest way to host your very own murder mystery dinner game! Take the work out of running a murder mystery dinner party with easy invites, character question screens, profiles, costume suggestions, and plenty of murder mystery stories in a variety of fun settings. Everyone gets a character plucked from the story, such as a wild west gunslinger, a down and out jazz pianist, a spoiled rich kid and dozens more. Dress up, get your props together, then show up on the fateful night, in character and ready to play. Whodunnit makes it easy to host and participate in a murder mystery by keeping all the necessary information right at your fingertips. No printing out pieces of paper and shuffling through them at the party, just check your phone for your objectives and acting advice, then try to figure out who the murderer is and why they committed the crime. Themes + The Misty Isle: 7-21 Characters + Murder and all that Jazz: 7-21 Characters + Surf, Sand, Sun, Murder: 7-21 Characters + A Rogue in Rumplume: 7-21 Characters + Copper Creek Calamity: 7-21 Characters + Sabotage on Horizon Station: 6 Characters More themes and character packs coming soon! How to Play - Getting Started Gather a group of friends (7-21) and decide on a murder mystery and download it to your device. Set a place, date and time for the murder mystery dinner party. You’ll need about two or three hours. Once you finish entering details, you'll need to go through each character and share the code with your friends. Prepare for your role! Read the information about your character to understand their motivation and why they might be the murderer. Get your costume together, some suggestions included in the app. Finally, show up at the location everyone agreed to. The host will unlock "Introduction" to get the party started.​ Host As the murder mystery host, it's your job to introduce the theme to the guests, kick off the investigation and eventually announce who committed the crime. Don't worry. We have all of your important lines written out on the app. You just focus on making sure you and your guests have a good time! Whodunnit mysteries are designed for the host to participate in the party, so even though you'll be coordinating the whole thing, you still get to take a stab at solving the murder! Guest As a guest in a Whodunnit murder mystery, your job is to get into character, follow your objectives, and have a good time! The host will take care of most of the details of moving the party along. You just focus on interacting with the guests and thinking about your character's background and motivations. Who knows, by the end of the night y​ou might turn out to be the murder. Or the victim of the crime! ## Key features - Easy invites and character distribution - In-app character profiles and objectives - Costume and prop suggestions - Variety of murder mystery themes - Host and guest role guidance - Digital-only gameplay ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Surf Sand Sun Murder | $8.99 | one-time | | A Rogue in Rumplume | $8.99 | one-time | | Copper Creek Calamity | $8.99 | one-time | | Sabotage on Horizon Station | $8.99 | one-time | | Friends and Family Character | $4.99 | one-time | | Business Characters | $4.99 | one-time | | Carbert Couple | $1.99 | one-time | | Nayar & Sumpter | $1.99 | one-time | | Murder and all that Jazz | $8.99 | one-time | | Misty Isle | $8.99 | one-time | | Read Between the Lines | $8.99 | one-time | | Silent Night | $6.99 | one-time | | Secret Santa Swindler | $8.99 | one-time | | Explorer Club Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Beach Bods Character Pack | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunnit-murder-mystery-game/id978469738/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Couldn’t get to step 1 *2024-03-11, version 3.1* App doesn’t let me sign in. Code not serialised ### 5/5 — Played at a party-will play again! *2023-01-22* This was so much fun. Things really picked up after the murder and we all got super into it. I absolutely will use this at my own party in the future ### 4/5 — Great but Voting Feature Didn’t Work *2022-10-16, version 3.1* It is a great app, and we all enjoyed it, but the voting feature wouldn’t let us see any results. ### 3/5 — Good but needs improvement *2022-10-09* This app has a lot of potential but needs improvement. I think it’s an affordable option at $1 a player. However, there are 3 issues I ran into: 1. One character’s objectives had to do with a player that wasn’t in a character pack I bought. So his objectives were confusing and he wasn’t able to complete them 2. More guidance throughout the game and specific questions for each player to ask would be helpful in facilitating the game. Not a whole script, but just a few questions per player. 3. The host should be able to vote since they don’t see the murderer until the end. They also aren’t able to vote on “best” awards. Our voting never worked and so we had to vote my mouth. Overall I’d play again, but the game would benefit from some minor improvements! ### 1/5 — Cost money!!!! *2021-11-20, version 3.1* It’s stupid that it costs money!!!!!!!!!! ### 3/5 — Great concept, app needs improvement *2021-11-12* We had a lot of fun playing the game, and exploring the characters and plot twists. The game felt a little short and the app itself needs some improvement. The rounds would not open at the same time, so not everyone had the information they needed. It would also be more helpful if the app had a notification each time a round opened or the host received an update. ### 2/5 — Enjoyable *2021-11-12, version 3.1* Though it was enjoyable, the app needs to have more prompts for switching of rounds and for the person who dies. There were no indications of when to switch rounds and of who dies. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2021-11-12, version 3.1* This game did not work well, it didn’t alert us when the rounds were starting and unlocked the rounds at different times. ### 1/5 — Paid for it and it didn’t work *2021-07-30, version 3.1* I downloaded this hoping to use it for a virtual party. Paid $10.99 for a theme (which definitely came out). It says I haven’t bought any. Giving it the benefit of the doubt, I tried everything before writing this. I closed and reopened it, uninstalled and reinstalled, waited 3 days and still nothing. I will be getting my money back. ### 1/5 — Dismal *2021-06-12, version 3.1* We played this with a group of people. Shockingly little dialogue to actually make this game enjoyable. Not worth any money at all. ## Frequently asked questions about Whodunnit ### What is Whodunnit: Murder Mystery Game? Whodunnit is a mobile application designed to simplify the process of hosting and playing murder mystery dinner parties. It provides all the necessary elements, such as character roles, story themes, costume suggestions, and in-app guidance for both hosts and guests, eliminating the need for physical printouts. ### How many players can participate in a game? Most of the murder mystery themes in Whodunnit are designed for a group of 7 to 21 players. There is one theme, 'Sabotage on Horizon Station,' which accommodates 6 characters. More themes and character packs are expected to be added in the future. ### Is the app free to use? The application itself is free to download and use. However, it operates on a freemium model, meaning that while core functionality is available, additional themes and character packs may require in-app purchases to access. ### What are the system requirements for this app? The provided data does not specify exact system requirements. However, as a mobile application, it is designed to run on smartphones and tablets. It is recommended to ensure your device is running a compatible version of its operating system to ensure smooth performance. ### How do I start a murder mystery party with this app? To start, gather your group of 7-21 friends and choose a murder mystery theme from the app. Download the chosen theme to your device. Set a date and time for the party, then share the unique code with your guests so they can access their characters and prepare their roles, including costumes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1 — 2019-08-28 • Added some animations. • Google sign-in fixed. Ver. 3.0 Are you sitting down?.. We'll wait... I can't hold it... we have a new design! (over ecstatic gif) • NEW THEME: The Misty Isle A brand new island has been discovered in the Alantic Ocean. Wreathed in perpetual mist, it has never been seen or set foot on before. The International Explorers Society has granted their approval for explorer Sir Alan Hopley of the First Flags Explorer's Club to lead the first sanctioned expedition of the island. • New App Store Screenshots • Bring out the yellow crime scene tape because the bugs have been murdered. • iOS 13 ready! • If you made it this far... thank you for playing! ### 3.0 — 2019-08-26 Are you sitting down?.. We'll wait... I can't hold it... we have a new design! (over ecstatic gif) • NEW THEME: The Misty Isle A brand new island has been discovered in the Alantic Ocean. Wreathed in perpetual mist, it has never been seen or set foot on before. The International Explorers Society has granted their approval for explorer Sir Alan Hopley of the First Flags Explorer's Club to lead the first sanctioned expedition of the island. • Bring out the yellow crime scene tape because the bugs have been murdered. • iOS 13 ready! • If you made it this far... thank you for playing <3. Visit http://whdun.it for more info. ### 2.0.2 — 2017-10-28 • NEW - PDFs are available at shop.whodunnitapp.com (Have your friends without iOS devices join the party with a PDF) • Sent a nasty little bug to the cemetery that wouldn’t allow you to vote. • Fixed login issue with Facebook. • Stability and performance improvements. Did you know? Murder and all that Jazz is FREE to play with 7 characters for your friends to join. Head over to the Theme Shop and grab your free murdery mystery theme on us :) Thank You! Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback makes Whodunnit better. ### 2.0.1 — 2017-05-15 Ver. 2.0.1 •New icon and updated screenshots for the App Store. •Sent bugs to the morgue​. Ver. 2.0 • Murdered that nasty bug that didn't let you attend events. • Design: New design layout for playing a murder mystery game. We categorized the game into rounds that are easy to follow. Also, new design improvements throughout the app. • Assigning Characters got much easier with this update. Removed friendships and replaced it with a share sheet to share codes to an individual guest by email, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc. • Updated new screenshots for the App Store. • Updates will now appear on the homepage with tips, contests, promos, and much more! • Wrote you a ransom letter but was too nervous to send it.. oh my gosh I can't believe I just told you. Thank you for taking the time to send us feedback. We're always listening. ​ Found a bug? Idea? Email us: feedback@whodunnitapp.com Or go into "How to Play" from inside the app and tap the email icon. You'll need Mail app installed from Apple. Learn How to Play: Visit whodunnitapp.com Or learn from inside the app. ### 2.0 — 2017-01-05 • Murdered that nasty bug that didn't let you attend events. Off to the morgue! • Design: New design layout for playing a murder mystery game. We categorized the game into rounds that are easy to follow. Also, new design improvements throughout the app. • Assigning Characters got much easier with this update. Removed friendships and replaced it with a share sheet to share codes to an individual guest by email, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc. • Updated new screenshots for the App Store. • Updates will now appear on the homepage with tips, contests, promos, and much more! • Wrote you a ransom letter but was too nervous to send it.. oh my gosh I can't believe I just told you. Thank you for taking the time to send us feedback. We're always listening. ​ Found a bug? Idea? Email us: feedback@whodunnitapp.com Or go into "How to Play" from inside the app and tap the email icon. You'll need Mail app installed from Apple. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*