# SH Consulting Detective vs Taskmaster SuperMax+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taskmaster SuperMax+ at 82% against SH Consulting Detective's 7%. Taskmaster SuperMax+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3). SH Consulting Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taskmaster SuperMax+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SH Consulting Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Taskmaster SuperMax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 294 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of SH Consulting Detective's written reviews are positive against 82% of Taskmaster SuperMax+'s.

SH Consulting Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, Taskmaster SuperMax+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SH Consulting Detective | Taskmaster SuperMax+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sh-consulting-detective/id1268265393/reviews) | **[4.6 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-supermax-plus/id1587871871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 229 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 232 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JD Editions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186762991) | [Avalon Distribution Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587871873) |

## What reviewers say

### SH Consulting Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sh-consulting-detective/id1268265393)

Enhance your Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective board game experience with this companion app. It provides audio introductions for various case packs, allowing you to immerse yourself in the mystery before beginning your investigation. No spoilers are included, ensuring a pure deduction challenge.

**Highlights:** Audio case introductions, Supports The Thames Murders & Other Cases, Supports Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures, No spoilers, Enhances board game experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔊 Good audio quality
- 📚 Helpful for setting the scene
- 🎨 Nice addition to the board game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio only plays for first case
- 🚫 Doesn't work past initial case
- 🔇 No audio playback
- 💤 App is outdated and abandoned

**Reported bugs**

- Only plays first case audio
- Crashes or freezes on newer devices
- Incompatible with recent iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Play audio for all cases
- Allow skipping between cases
- Add more languages


### Taskmaster SuperMax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-supermax-plus/id1587871871)

Stream all episodes of the Emmy-nominated Taskmaster show. Watch comedians tackle bizarre challenges set by the Taskmaster and his assistant. Subscribe for full access to content.

**Highlights:** Official streaming service, All Taskmaster episodes, Watch comedians' challenges, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, Auto-renewing subscriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SH Consulting Detective free?

SH Consulting Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taskmaster SuperMax+ free?

Taskmaster SuperMax+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SH Consulting Detective or Taskmaster SuperMax+?

Taskmaster SuperMax+ is rated higher. SH Consulting Detective averages 1.3 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Taskmaster SuperMax+ averages 4.6 from 294 ratings.

### Do SH Consulting Detective or Taskmaster SuperMax+ have ads?

Neither SH Consulting Detective nor Taskmaster SuperMax+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SH Consulting Detective or Taskmaster SuperMax+?

SH Consulting Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, and Taskmaster SuperMax+ every 3 months. Most recently, SH Consulting Detective was updated on October 11, 2026 and Taskmaster SuperMax+ on October 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.*