# Speed West vs Detective Strange

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Strange at 4.2 against Speed West's 3.5. Speed West's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed West sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Detective Strange sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Strange holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Speed West's written reviews are positive against 45% of Detective Strange's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speed West ships an update every 2 days, Detective Strange every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed West | Detective Strange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-west/id1246333665/reviews) | **[4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blyts](https://appshunter.io/developer/454180365) | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed West

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-west/id1246333665)

Experience a Western-themed card game that combines the fast-paced play of Speed with a frontier twist. Challenge opponents offline on the same screen or embark on a journey across the American frontier with unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Western-themed Speed card game, Traditional Speed rules option, Map Mode with challenges, Offline same-screen multiplayer, Encounter unique opponents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Speed West | $0.99 | one-time |


### Detective Strange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581)

Embark on a spiritual investigation with a principled detective and his assistant as they explore a mysterious apartment. Uncover hidden secrets and make choices that shape the outcome of this intriguing case. Can you solve the mystery and achieve the best ending?

**Highlights:** Spiritual investigation gameplay, Branching narrative with multiple endings, Rich story content, Unique display system, Detective agency setting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 tips page | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 tips page | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 tips page | $2.99 | one-time |
| all tips | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed West free?

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

### Is Detective Strange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speed West or Detective Strange?

Detective Strange is rated higher. Speed West averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Detective Strange averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Speed West or Detective Strange have ads?

Detective Strange shows ads; Speed West does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speed West or Detective Strange?

Speed West ships an update every 2 days, and Detective Strange every 8 months. Most recently, Speed West was updated on September 21, 2026 and Detective Strange on September 17, 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.*