# Tick Tock vs Unsolved Case

The clearest difference is price: Unsolved Case at Free against Tick Tock's $2.99. Unsolved Case also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 290). Tick Tock's advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked) and review sentiment (70% vs 59%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Unsolved Case is free to download; Tick Tock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Tick Tock against 4.3 for Unsolved Case. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsolved Case has 2.1K ratings behind it against 290, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Tick Tock's written reviews are positive against 59% of Unsolved Case's.

Tick Tock ships an update every 6 weeks, Unsolved Case every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tick Tock | Unsolved Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tock-a-tale-for-two/id1357651989/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case/id1639547822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 290 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 949 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Other Tales Interactive ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329403842) | [Eleven Products Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040907730) |

## What reviewers say

### Tick Tock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tock-a-tale-for-two/id1357651989)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Puzzle, #30 Top Paid · Adventure, #156 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

An eerie cooperative puzzle adventure where two players are trapped in a mystical clockwork world. You must work together, sharing information across two devices, to solve complex puzzles and escape before time runs out. Requires each player to own a copy of the game.

**Highlights:** Two-player cooperative puzzle gameplay, Cross-platform play (mobile, Switch, PC/Mac), Solve puzzles with incomplete information, Mystical clockwork world setting, Voice connection required for communication, Local and remote play options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style and atmosphere
- 🧠 Engaging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 👥 Unique co-op gameplay experience
- 🕰 Interesting time-related story elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰 Game is too short (only 3 chapters)
- 🤔 Unclear or unsatisfying ending
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🤯 Puzzles can be frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More chapters and extended storyline
- Ability to replay or revisit puzzles
- Hint system or tutorial for new players


### Unsolved Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case/id1639547822)

This is a free, cooperative point-and-click puzzle game where two players team up as detectives to solve a prequel mystery. Players receive different clues on separate screens and must communicate to crack codes and escape. It offers a focused 30-60 minute gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Two-player cooperative gameplay, Separate screen puzzles, 30-60 minute playtime, Illustrated noir environments, In-game note-taking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🤝 Great co-op experience
- 💡 Innovative puzzle design
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔚 Abrupt ending/cliffhanger
- 💰 Paid content required to continue
- 🕰️ Short duration
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets on disconnection
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels/episodes
- Single player mode
- Save progress option
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tick Tock free?

Tick Tock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unsolved Case free?

Unsolved Case is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tick Tock or Unsolved Case?

Unsolved Case is rated higher. Tick Tock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Unsolved Case averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Tick Tock or Unsolved Case have ads?

Neither Tick Tock nor Unsolved Case shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tick Tock or Unsolved Case?

Tick Tock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unsolved Case every 2 months. Most recently, Tick Tock was updated on October 19, 2026 and Unsolved Case on October 19, 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.*