Comparison

Crime City vs Vampire Story

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crime City

Engage in a criminal adventure as a detective solving high-profile cases. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and interview witnesses. The game blends hidden object puzzles with mini-games and city law enforcement activities.

Highlights
  • Hidden object crime scene investigation
  • Forensic evidence analysis
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Jigsaw, match 3, and word mini-games
  • City law enforcement activities
  • Unlocking new criminal cases
Features
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Best detective game of 2022 returns for a new season! Lizzy Dark not gonna make it without her buddy cop. So grab your gun and solve another high-profile case! 5 Things You Must Know About This Hit Whodunit 1. What’s going on here? In case you missed it, Crime City Detective is a police procedural crime drama turned into a hidden object game. Every criminal case is a separate chapter and present all sorts of crimes, from art center burglary to bombing and white collar crimes. However, as the story unfolds, you start suspecting a puppeteer behind it all. It's getting so that you will have to challenge one of the brightest criminal minds of the world… or even a secret society that leaves mafia far behind. 2. So, it’s just all about finding objects, right? NO. Actually, this HOG offers lots of activities and ways to progress. Scouring hidden object scenes is basically crime scene investigation. First you collect hidden clues, then you let forensic scientists analyse evidence and interview a less silent witness if you are lucky enough to find one. Complemented by a variety of jigsaw puzzles, match 3 and word games, it gives you a wide opportunity to earn cash and bonus points. Apart from that, while you rest and regain energy, you may also get involved in law enforcement around the city. Help traffic wardens issue parking tickets, send SWAT to detain thugs or prevent street shooting. In a sin city, a police officer always has a job to do. 3. Who’s that babe on the screenshot? If you mean the blonde, it’s inspector Elizabeth Dark, and you’d better watch your manners. She is a tough thing, and your boss by the way. A couple of years ago she lost her second, and finally agreed to become a training officer for a promising rookie (you!). That missing homicide detective was apparently her secret flame, but (shh!) that’s just between us. She is a keen investigator and will often draw you in a dangerous adventure. She also likes to play spies in disguise and brags a wardrobe of outfits which some dressing games may only dream about. 4. Is this the full version of the game? Yes, all quests are unlocked and you download full game version. You can play online or offline. Though the game offers boosters for real money, it also gives you plenty of chances to earn them without paying anything. Play with friends and exchange gifts, win tournaments, collect daily bonus, or watch rewarded video to name a few. By the way, you are also welcome to maintain law and order in your city (see point 2 above). 5. What’s coming next in 2020? What’s good about crime games is that new case files are coming out regularly. Be it a murder mystery or a forgery, it will encourage you to revisit previous locations and new hidden object scenes. The hunt for criminal mastermind continues, and perhaps you will be the one to disclose the conspiracy! ► Discover more great games from Absolutist, including: ◊ WTF Detective ◊ Hidden Numbers: Twisted Worlds ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Boxie: Hidden Object Puzzle ◊ Bubble Shooter: Classic Arcade Game ◊ Kingdom of Aurelia: Mystery of Poisoned Dagger ◊ Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Adventure ◊ Taken Souls: Blood Ritual ◊ The Renaissance of Evil ◊ Mysteries and Nightmares - Morgiana Become our fan on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Crime-City-Detective-265670850528590 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

About

Vampire Story

Embark on a thrilling quest to escape an ancient vampire's clutches by solving intricate puzzles and uncovering hidden objects. Explore vibrant 360-degree scenes, collect bonuses for speed, and assemble a powerful amulet to defeat the evil.

Highlights
  • 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • Hidden object search
  • Collect bonuses for speed
  • Assemble a powerful amulet
  • 3D visual effects
  • Replay quests for new rewards
Features
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- What can be more exciting than playing with the Evil? If I win you’ll be my dinner. If lady fortune turns her face from me, a mystery will be unveiled. A heroine of this mysterious game got enslaved by the ancient vampire. Help her to complete a sophisticated quest, set by the blasé monster to entertain himself. Solve the vampire’s castle secrets, find the way out, overcome the obstacles on your way to the holy place and put together a powerful amulet to defeat the Evil… Colorful 360-degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes - Look behind objects! Your clues may be hidden there. - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Crime City4 screens
Vampire Story4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crime City at every 2 months against Vampire Story's every 7 months. Crime City also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). Vampire Story's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 681). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crime City sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vampire Story sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vampire Story holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 681 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Crime City's written reviews are positive against 84% of Vampire Story's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crime City ships an update every 2 months, Vampire Story every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crime City versus Vampire Story: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrime CityVampire Story
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (681 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6813.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB184 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Crime City

All ratings679 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative7.4%

Vampire Story

All ratings3,264 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Crime City

From 681 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 🚀 Keeps you engaged for hours
  • 💡 Interesting detective/crime-solving elements
  • 👍 Great variety of levels and crimes to solve

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues reported
  • 🔧 Difficulty accessing settings and customization
  • 💰 In-app purchases required to progress

Vampire Story

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple, no time waste
  • 👍 Straight forward gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
  • 👍 Relaxing and interesting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unclear objectives and instructions
  • 🐛 Repetitive puzzles
  • 🔋 Dark and fuzzy visuals
  • 💸 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

Crime City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes reported
  • Issues with accessing settings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Better customization options for characters

Vampire Story

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzles not registering correctly
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and castles
  • Ability to start over from the beginning
  • Clearer progression and level completion indicators
  • Expand the storyline and vampire theme

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crime City

One-time10
  • Acceleration of Analysis$0.99
  • Overall Funds$2.99
  • Set of Recruit$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 2nd fire truck$2.99
  • Coins 10000$3.99
  • 30 Cash$3.99
  • Overall Funds 1$5.99
  • Cash 75 and 4 Bonuses$9.99
  • 50000 Coins and Bonus 4000$19.99
  • Cash 150 and 12 Bonuses$19.99
6 purchases

Vampire Story

One-time6
  • Hidden Object Instant Hint$0.99
  • Hidden Objects : Preview Hints$0.99
  • Seek and Find Time Machine$0.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads for iPad and iPhone$1.99
  • Gold Master Special$1.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$3.99

Questions

Is Crime City free?
Crime City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vampire Story free?
Vampire Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crime City or Vampire Story?
Vampire Story is rated higher. Crime City averages 4.4 out of 5 from 681 ratings, while Vampire Story averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Crime City or Vampire Story have ads?
Both Crime City and Vampire Story show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crime City or Vampire Story?
Crime City ships an update every 2 months, and Vampire Story every 7 months. Most recently, Crime City was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vampire Story on November 6, 2026.

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