# Demetrios vs Stranger Cases

The clearest difference is ads: Stranger Cases at none against Demetrios's shown. Stranger Cases also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (537 vs 95). Demetrios's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Demetrios sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stranger Cases sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Demetrios holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stranger Cases has 537 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Demetrios's written reviews are positive against 60% of Stranger Cases's.

Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, Stranger Cases every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Demetrios | Stranger Cases |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demetrios/id1295749833/reviews)** | [4.3 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-cases/id1360269014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **537** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 608 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Breton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178066432) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### Demetrios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demetrios/id1295749833)

Embark on a lengthy, standalone adventure blending point-and-click mechanics with visual novel storytelling. Solve puzzles, uncover ancient secrets, and enjoy humorous dialogue in this hand-drawn, interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Point & Click and Visual Novel genres mixed, Over 15,000 lines of dialog, Hand-drawn art, High level of interactivity, Fun mini-games, Hidden cookie puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious humor and witty dialogue
- 🎮 Engaging point-and-click gameplay mechanics
- 🧩 Creative and varied puzzle design
- ⏱️ Lengthy gameplay with substantial content
- 🎨 Detailed and charming graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 💬 Excessive dialogue and text per interaction
- ⌨️ Typewriter sound effect for text display is distracting
- 🔍 Too many clickable items per room (50+) with unnecessary commentary
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Touch controls stop responding after 2 minutes
- Screen goes black and app freezes at chapter start
- Claw machine controls unresponsive (only moves down)
- Fishing line doesn't sink into water
- Character selection dialogue options become unselectable

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/Game Center synchronization
- Objectives tracker or quest log
- Skip option for cutscenes
- French localization in app description
- Sequel or more games from developer


### Stranger Cases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-cases/id1360269014)

Embark on a unique detective escape adventure to solve the mystery of a missing baby drone. Explore beautifully hand-drawn levels, interact with original characters, and tackle challenging quests and puzzles. Laughter is guaranteed throughout this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Detective escape adventure, 15 hand-drawn levels, 20+ original characters, Challenging quests, Original puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Levels 9 & 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Levels 11 & 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads/Infinite Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Levels 13,14,15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and detailed graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and accessible puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial free levels
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🤔 Puzzles too easy for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Hints not working as expected
- Glitches on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Additional levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Demetrios free?

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

### Is Stranger Cases free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Demetrios or Stranger Cases?

Demetrios is rated higher. Demetrios averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Stranger Cases averages 4.3 from 537 ratings.

### Do Demetrios or Stranger Cases have ads?

Demetrios shows ads; Stranger Cases does not.

### Which is updated more often, Demetrios or Stranger Cases?

Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, and Stranger Cases every 3 days. Most recently, Demetrios was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stranger Cases 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.*