# Kenshō vs Murders on Budapest

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kenshō at 2.7K against Murders on Budapest's 4. Murders on Budapest's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Kenshō costs $3.99 and Murders on Budapest $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Murders on Budapest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenshō has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Kenshō's written reviews are positive against 83% of Murders on Budapest's.

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, Murders on Budapest monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kenshō | Murders on Budapest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murders-on-budapest/id1573680310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 183 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [Buff Studio Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828994637) |

## What reviewers say

### Kenshō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974)

Embark on an adventure through a surreal world where nature, time, and space converge. Solve block-matching puzzles in breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a narrative with rich visual effects and an original soundtrack. Explore diverse environments from lush jungles to stormy seas.

**Highlights:** Block matching puzzles, Surreal world exploration, Rich visual effects, Original soundtrack, Narrative unfolding, Diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization


### Murders on Budapest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murders-on-budapest/id1573680310)

Embark on a comic murder mystery adventure where your choices shape the story and ending. Stranded in a blizzard at a grand estate, you must uncover the killer among a cast of suspects. This visual novel offers a unique blend of humor and suspense, paying homage to classic mystery writers.

**Highlights:** Comic murder mystery adventure, Choice-based gameplay, Multiple story routes and endings, Visual novel format, Humorous take on mystery tropes, Easy-to-read story with images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kenshō free?

Kenshō costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Murders on Budapest free?

Murders on Budapest costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kenshō or Murders on Budapest?

Murders on Budapest is rated higher. Kenshō averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Murders on Budapest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Kenshō or Murders on Budapest have ads?

Neither Kenshō nor Murders on Budapest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kenshō or Murders on Budapest?

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, and Murders on Budapest monthly. Most recently, Kenshō was updated on October 24, 2026 and Murders on Budapest on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*