# Beat Cop vs Serial Cleaner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Serial Cleaner at free with in-app purchases against Beat Cop's paid. Beat Cop's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 47) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Beat Cop costs $4.99 and Serial Cleaner $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Beat Cop against 4.5 for Serial Cleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Cop has 382 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Beat Cop's written reviews are positive against 69% of Serial Cleaner's.

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, Serial Cleaner daily. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Cop | Serial Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412/reviews)** | [4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-cleaner/id6499333003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 409 MB | 696 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [11 bit studios s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427155206) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Cop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412)

Step into the shoes of a framed detective in a gritty 1980s New York City. Investigate a murder, navigate a complex personal life, and uphold the law as a beat cop. Your choices shape a non-linear story with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Non-linear story with multiple endings, Investigate a murder mystery, Experience 80s cop show themes, Manage daily beat cop duties, Engage in sarcastic and dark humor

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings
- 😂 Excellent humor and sarcastic tone throughout
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and retro 80s aesthetic
- 🌍 Immersive neighborhood and character development
- 🎮 Interesting gameplay mechanics and decision-making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup (especially older iOS versions)
- 📡 Requires WiFi connection to function properly
- ⏳ Story endings feel anticlimactic and underwhelming
- ⏰ Time pressure creates stressful gameplay experience
- 🗺️ Limited game world (single street/small area)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch
- Crashes when using cellular data instead of WiFi
- Game won't launch on iPhone X, XS Max, and other newer models
- Black screen on startup
- Quest-related bugs preventing mission completion

**Requested features**

- Endless/infinite mode after story completion
- Free roam gameplay option
- Gamepad and controller support
- Survival mode or continuous play option
- Better save system with checkpoint management


### Serial Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-cleaner/id6499333003)

Step into the 1970s as a professional crime scene cleaner. Your mission is to discreetly remove evidence after mob hits without being detected by patrolling police. This stealth action game combines strategy, quick reflexes, and a funky retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Crime scene cleanup, Stealth mechanics, Environmental puzzles, Retro 1970s aesthetics, Funky 70s soundtrack, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Cop free?

Beat Cop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Serial Cleaner free?

Serial Cleaner costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Cop or Serial Cleaner?

Beat Cop is rated higher. Beat Cop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Serial Cleaner averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Beat Cop or Serial Cleaner have ads?

Neither Beat Cop nor Serial Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Cop or Serial Cleaner?

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Serial Cleaner daily. Most recently, Beat Cop was updated on September 30, 2026 and Serial Cleaner on September 30, 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.*