# Detective Story vs Unsolved Case

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detective Story at 60% against Unsolved Case's 33%. Detective Story also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 100). Unsolved Case's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Story sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Unsolved Case sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unsolved Case holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Story has 1.2K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Detective Story's written reviews are positive against 33% of Unsolved Case's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Story | Unsolved Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-story-jacks-case/id1217791326/reviews) | **[4.7 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-script/id6476612141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 836 MB | 944 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-story-jacks-case/id1217791326)

Embark on a thrilling mystery adventure in Philadelphia, where a mysterious package and a cryptic phone call set you on a race against time. Solve quests, find hidden objects, and interact with over 30 characters to uncover secrets and crack the case. Explore detailed locations and enjoy fun puzzles and minigames.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Detective story narrative, Quest solving, Detailed HD graphics, Multiple locations, Character interaction, Puzzles and minigames

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fortune Wheel Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Investments | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2 200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 115 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 💡 Variety of game modes and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow progression and high costs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small hidden objects

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with Facebook
- Disappearing game progress
- Incorrect language translations

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Ability to play as a male character
- Faster energy regeneration


### Unsolved Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-script/id6476612141)

Engage in thrilling crime investigations by interrogating suspects, collecting evidence, and finding hidden objects. Your choices impact the narrative and character lives in this interactive detective game.

**Highlights:** Solve murder mysteries, Interrogate suspects, Collect evidence, Find hidden objects, Make narrative choices, Play mini-games, Earn achievements

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Story free?

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

### Is Unsolved Case free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Detective Story or Unsolved Case?

Unsolved Case is rated higher. Detective Story averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Unsolved Case averages 4.7 from 100 ratings.

### Do Detective Story or Unsolved Case have ads?

Both Detective Story and Unsolved Case show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Story or Unsolved Case?

Detective Story ships an update every 2 months, and Unsolved Case every 2 months. Most recently, Detective Story was updated on October 15, 2026 and Unsolved Case on October 16, 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.*