# Sara is Missing vs Scriptic

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptic at 4.5 against Sara is Missing's 3.7. Sara is Missing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (66% vs 57%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Sara is Missing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scriptic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 790 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Sara is Missing's written reviews are positive against 57% of Scriptic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sara is Missing | Scriptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sara-is-missing/id1181038779/reviews) | **[4.5 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 790 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 188 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kaigan Games OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252035453) | [Scriptic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389763111) |

## What reviewers say

### Sara is Missing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sara-is-missing/id1181038779)

Investigate a missing person's phone to uncover clues about their disappearance. Explore messages, photos, and files to piece together their final days and discover what happened.

**Highlights:** Investigate messages, notes, emails, pictures, and videos, Unlock password-protected files, Decrypt lost data, Multiple choices with multiple endings, Simulated mobile phone helper, Typing mechanic similar to messaging apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Amazing game
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting mystery
- 🔥 Creepy and thrilling
- 💯 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Unsatisfying or abrupt ending
- 🕰️ Too short gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of character development
- 🚨 Disturbing/graphic content

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarting/resetting progress
- Redirecting to suspicious websites
- Causing phone glitches or issues
- Difficulty accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay and story
- More branching choices and endings
- Ability to save progress
- Expansion of lore and backstory
- Option to avoid graphic content


### Scriptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112)

Engage in interactive story adventures where your choices shape the narrative. Solve crimes, manage emergencies, or navigate romance in immersive text-based experiences. Live the story and become the lead character in a variety of dramatic scenarios.

**Highlights:** Interactive text conversations, Branching story paths, Multiple story genres, Become a detective, Emergency dispatcher role, Romantic tale choices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Ep 2: BBQ Sauce | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Ep 3: #WKJJ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Ep 2: All My Fans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 One Time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Multi-Pack 5 episodes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Multi-Pack 5 episodes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem and Coin Bundle 1 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Immersive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and production quality
- 🕵️‍♀️ Realistic detective experience
- 💬 Compelling and thought-provoking storyline
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- ⏱️ Long wait times between episodes
- 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated content
- 💰 Episodes/seasons require payment to unlock

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during key moments
- Certain episodes/chapters become unplayable
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Bugs with interactive elements like video playback

**Requested features**

- More cases and storylines to explore
- Ability to skip or fast-forward through dialogue
- Improved accessibility features for disabled users
- Syncing of progress across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sara is Missing free?

Sara is Missing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scriptic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sara is Missing or Scriptic?

Scriptic is rated higher. Sara is Missing averages 3.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Scriptic averages 4.5 from 790 ratings.

### Do Sara is Missing or Scriptic have ads?

Neither Sara is Missing nor Scriptic shows ads.

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