# The Orient Express vs Detective Katy

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Katy at 4.6 against The Orient Express's 2.5. Detective Katy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (180 vs 10). The Orient Express's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Orient Express sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Katy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Katy has 180 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of The Orient Express's written reviews are positive against 52% of Detective Katy's.

The Orient Express ships an update every 6 weeks, Detective Katy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Orient Express | Detective Katy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-orient-express/id1060420391/reviews) | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Torus Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/549706090) | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) |

## What reviewers say

### The Orient Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-orient-express/id1060420391)

Embark on a puzzle adventure aboard the Orient Express to solve a disappearance. Find hidden objects, gather clues, and interview witnesses to uncover a dark mystery. Enjoy hours of engaging gameplay with multiple modes and high-definition graphics.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Detective story, Multiple game modes, High definition graphics, Puzzle solving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Orient Express free?

The Orient Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Detective Katy free?

Detective Katy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Orient Express or Detective Katy?

Detective Katy is rated higher. The Orient Express averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Detective Katy averages 4.6 from 180 ratings.

### Do The Orient Express or Detective Katy have ads?

Detective Katy shows ads; The Orient Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Orient Express or Detective Katy?

The Orient Express ships an update every 6 weeks, and Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Orient Express was updated on October 9, 2026 and Detective Katy on October 18, 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.*