# A Study in Steampunk vs Sixth Grade Detective

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sixth Grade Detective at every 8 months against A Study in Steampunk's every 24 months. Sixth Grade Detective also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99). A Study in Steampunk's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

A Study in Steampunk costs $6.99 and Sixth Grade Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A Study in Steampunk against 4.8 for Sixth Grade Detective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Study in Steampunk has 122 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of A Study in Steampunk's written reviews are positive against 94% of Sixth Grade Detective's.

A Study in Steampunk ships an update every 24 months, Sixth Grade Detective every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Study in Steampunk | Sixth Grade Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-study-in-steampunk/id1048462303/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixth-grade-detective/id1065718373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## What reviewers say

### A Study in Steampunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-study-in-steampunk/id1048462303)

Embark on an epic text-based mystery novel set in a steampunk world. Your choices shape the narrative, allowing you to explore themes of science, sorcery, romance, and espionage. Will you defend the Empire or plot its downfall?

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive novel, Branching narrative choices, Steampunk and sorcery themes, Romance options, Multiple character endings, Inspired by classic literature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and well-written story
- 🎭 Deep character development
- 🔄 High replayability with divergent outcomes
- 🌍 Richly detailed world-building
- 💡 Meaningful choices that impact the narrative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♂️ Male protagonist only (major complaint)
- ❓ Lack of clear gender choice in description
- ⚙️ Display options not functioning properly (minor bug)

**Reported bugs**

- Display options not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Option to play as a female character
- Update description to include gender limitation
- Sequel/prequel in the same universe
- Option to ride in a steampunk Mecha


### Sixth Grade Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixth-grade-detective/id1065718373)

Step into the shoes of a middle school detective to solve mysteries, uncover secrets, and navigate social drama. Your choices shape the narrative in this text-based interactive novel.

**Highlights:** Solve six mini-mysteries, Investigate and question suspects, Text-based interactive story, Make choices that affect the narrative, Build friendships and relationships, Play as customizable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Study in Steampunk free?

A Study in Steampunk costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sixth Grade Detective free?

Sixth Grade Detective costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Study in Steampunk or Sixth Grade Detective?

Sixth Grade Detective is rated higher. A Study in Steampunk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Sixth Grade Detective averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do A Study in Steampunk or Sixth Grade Detective have ads?

Both A Study in Steampunk and Sixth Grade Detective show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Study in Steampunk or Sixth Grade Detective?

A Study in Steampunk ships an update every 24 months, and Sixth Grade Detective every 8 months. Most recently, A Study in Steampunk was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sixth Grade Detective on November 1, 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.*