# Crime Scene vs Crime Case

The clearest difference is rating: Crime Case at 4.5 against Crime Scene's 2.0. Crime Case also leads on update cadence (every 13 months vs every 91 months) and ratings volume (80 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crime Scene sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crime Case sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crime Case holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crime Case has 80 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Crime Scene ships an update every 91 months, Crime Case every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crime Scene | Crime Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114/reviews) | **[4.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-case-hidden-objects/id1512917111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Crime Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints to help you, or purchase more if needed. Compete with friends through Game Center and be careful with your touches to maintain your score and time.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, In-app purchases for more hints, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


### Crime Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-case-hidden-objects/id1512917111)

Solve intriguing cases by finding hidden objects at crime scenes. Use hints to locate elusive items and race against the clock. Challenge friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** Find 10 objects per scene, Score penalty for wrong clicks, Use hints for difficult objects, Timed challenges, Challenge other players, Share scores on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 25 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crime Scene free?

Crime Scene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crime Case free?

Crime Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crime Scene or Crime Case?

Crime Case is rated higher. Crime Scene averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Crime Case averages 4.5 from 80 ratings.

### Do Crime Scene or Crime Case have ads?

Both Crime Scene and Crime Case show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crime Scene or Crime Case?

Crime Scene ships an update every 91 months, and Crime Case every 13 months. Most recently, Crime Scene was updated on October 5, 2026 and Crime Case on October 3, 2026.

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