# Demetrios vs Detective Mimo

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Demetrios | Detective Mimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demetrios/id1295749833/reviews) | **[4.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mimo/id1562305521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 356 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Breton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178066432) | [Beijing Unifly Culture Innovation Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549615529) |

## 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


### Detective Mimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mimo/id1562305521)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*