Comparison

Demetrios vs Detective Mimo

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

Head to head
About

Demetrios

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
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Adventure, Visual Novel and puzzles mixed with silly jokes. 8 to 12 hours of fun! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one night after coming home drunk. Forced to conduct his own investigation with the help of his neighbor Sandra, he ends up involved in a murky, mysterious affair. Will these unlikely heroes be able to rise up and discover ancient secrets? - A long, varied, standalone adventure - The Point & Click and Visual Novel genres mixed together! - Over 15,000 lines of dialog - Hand drawn art - A high level of interactivity - Fun mini-games throughout the story - Search for hidden cookies on every screen for optional puzzle hints! - Fully translated in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian Reviews : "Demetrios is well-paced, well-told, well-drawn, and well-wrapped together" 8/10 - GameGrin "A great addition to the collection of any comedy adventure game lover" 4/5 - KickstartVentures "Whoever wanted to permanently help a bunch of completely underexposed idiots out of trouble, is totally right here" 81% - Adventure-Treff "If you like adventure games and you are a fan of Broken Sword and Space Quest then this game is a MUST for you" 8.4/10 - Blow Some Steam

About

Detective Mimo

Embark on a thrilling mystery as a police cat tasked with stopping a notorious thief. Solve intricate puzzles that extend beyond your screen and uncover a story that blurs the lines between the game and reality. Discover hidden clues in the real world to unravel the truth.

Highlights
  • Solve puzzles beyond the screen
  • Fourth-wall breaking narrative
  • Find real-world clues
  • Cat-themed memes and humor
  • Multiple endings and hidden chapters
  • Unlockable easter eggs
Features
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There is a bright shining City hidden in the Kingdom of CAT called Shrimp, an amazing place with luxurious facilities such as Cat Beauty Salon, fish café and MEW Bank. Shrimp attracts thieves from whole country. The most mysterious and rich palace called MEW bank is the prime target. One day, a renowned thief proclaimed that he would invade the bank and loot all the gold. Shrimp needs detective Mimo, a policecat who has guarded the city bravely to stop the crime! After conquering obstacles and solving puzzles, Mimo finally met the thief, but, to her surprise, the thief told her another story that will change Mimo’s life forever. [Game Features] •It contains many puzzles that need you to think outside the box and explore solutions beyond your mobile screen. When you find those solutions, you will experience incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments. •It tells a story that breaks the “fourth wall”. As you play Detective Mimo, you will find yourself not only a player, but also part of a larger story. You also need to find clues in the real world. •Many developing team members like cats. We implant many cat-related memes in the game. Hope you enjoy it. •It has 2 endings, 2 hidden chapters and many eastern eggs. If you like challenges, try to complete all endings and hidden chapters.

Screenshots

Demetrios4 screens
Detective Mimo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Demetrios at Free against Detective Mimo's $1.99. Detective Mimo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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

Demetrios is free to download; Detective Mimo costs $1.99 up front. Demetrios sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Detective Mimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detective Mimo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Demetrios's written reviews are positive against 76% of Detective Mimo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, Detective Mimo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Demetrios versus Detective Mimo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDemetriosDetective Mimo
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (95 ratings)4.9 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better61
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFabrice BretonBeijing Unifly Culture Innovation Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Demetrios

All ratings95 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative20.0%

Detective Mimo

All ratings61 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

Demetrios

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Game Center achievements don't sync
  • Save data lost after HD graphics update
  • Characters invisible in final room
  • Audio not working on tablets
  • Screen not optimized for newer iPhone models
  • Game over video replays become tedious

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Adjustable text display speed (not just typewriter sound)
  • Better hint system with more guidance

Detective Mimo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Demetrios

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Detective Mimo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Demetrios free?
Demetrios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detective Mimo free?
Detective Mimo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Demetrios or Detective Mimo?
Detective Mimo is rated higher. Demetrios averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Detective Mimo averages 4.9 from 61 ratings.
Do Demetrios or Detective Mimo have ads?
Demetrios shows ads; Detective Mimo does not.
Which is updated more often, Demetrios or Detective Mimo?
Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, and Detective Mimo weekly. Most recently, Demetrios was updated on September 21, 2026 and Detective Mimo on September 24, 2026.

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