Comparison

Suspects vs Scriptic

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

Head to head
About

Suspects

Immerse yourself in interactive crime and murder mystery stories told through simulated chat messages, photos, videos, and social posts. Solve compelling cases by uncovering clues from characters' digital lives.

Highlights
  • Interactive crime stories
  • Digital clue discovery
  • Simulated chat messages
  • Photo and video evidence
  • Voice note analysis
  • Social post investigation
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In a world where crime, murder, and mystery unfold through a series of secret chat messages, never-to-be-shared photos, live videos, elusive voice notes, and social posts, you'll be diving headfirst into crime, murder mystery, and detective drama - all accessible for free through your phone, and theirs. **This is storytelling with a difference. And it's the future** App Store Witness crime, murder mystery, and thriller stories through the phones of unforgettable characters. Your cases include: ● Who's Behind Amy's Disappearance? Your first case is a gripping crime mystery guaranteed to have you 'guessing whodunnit' from day 1. Amy goes missing and over 7 days you will don your detective hat and uncover the terrifying truth through her messages, photos, videos, and voice notes. ● Who Killed Josie King? Next, you’re putting your detective skills to the test with Josie who shot to fame as a YouTube sensation before things quickly turned much more sinister. Can you identify the killer and solve her murder? ● Where is Kate's Daughter? A suspended police detective, haunted by the disappearance of her daughter, starts consulting for the police when fresh evidence around her disappearance emerges. Access their Phones. Find the clues. Solve the case. Experience interactive real-time true crime, and mystery like never before. Good luck, detective! Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of service: https://bonsuround.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://bonusround.co.uk/privacy

About

Scriptic

Engage in interactive story adventures where your choices shape the narrative. Solve crimes, manage emergencies, or navigate romance in immersive text-based experiences. Live the story and become the lead character in a variety of dramatic scenarios.

Highlights
  • Interactive text conversations
  • Branching story paths
  • Multiple story genres
  • Become a detective
  • Emergency dispatcher role
  • Romantic tale choices
Features
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Welcome to Scriptic®: Your Interactive Story Adventure Discover a world where every tap on your phone dives you deeper into stories that bend to your choices. Scriptic® is like being in a movie, where you're not just watching; you're making the decisions that shape the story. Whether you love solving crimes, making tough calls in emergencies, or deciding the fate of characters in romantic tales, Scriptic® has a story for you. All stories are available to play for free. The only thing you need to do is wait to unlock the next story. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives anytime, anywhere. Why Just Watch? Live the Story! Imagine having the power to shape a story or solve a crime, all through your phone. With Scriptic®, every series turns your screen into a new world of interactive dramas and mysteries: - Be the detective in thrilling crime stories, using clues and conversations to crack the case. - Take on the role of an emergency dispatcher, where your quick thinking saves lives. - Negotiate tense situations as a hostage negotiator, where every text could make a difference. - Make judgment calls in courtroom dramas as a judge. - Find or lose love in romantic tales, guided by your heart and choices. - Survive against all odds in our gripping zombie series. Easy-to-Play, Hard-to-Put-Down Dive into stories where your decisions lead the way. It's simple: - Choose your story from our diverse series – detective, romance, supernatural, and more. - Make choices through text conversations and actions within the story. - See the story unfold and change based on your decisions. Features That Make You a Part of the Story - Interactive text conversations that feel real and immersive. - Decisions that impact the story’s direction and outcome. - Dive into a variety of roles: detective, emergency dispatcher, and more. - Stories filled with drama, crime, love, and suspense. Your Phone, Your Story Scriptic is your ticket to a world where stories come alive in the palm of your hand. Here, you’re more than a player; you're the lead character, the decision-maker, the detective. It's not just a game; it's a series of interactive experiences that echo your choices. Ready to shape your story? Download Scriptic now and start your interactive adventure today. Join the Adventure Follow us for more on: Instagram: @scriptic TikTok: @scripticapp Discord: https://discord.gg/kVanw3nbda Dive into Scriptic, where your decisions write the story.

Screenshots

Suspects4 screens
Scriptic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scriptic at none against Suspects's shown. Suspects's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 792) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Suspects sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Suspects against 4.4 for Scriptic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suspects has 11K ratings behind it against 792, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Suspects's written reviews are positive against 57% of Scriptic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suspects ships an update every 3 weeks, Scriptic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Suspects versus Scriptic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuspectsScriptic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)4.4 (792 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better792
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB135 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBonus Round LimitedScriptic LTD

Customer experience

Suspects

All ratings11,166 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews856 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative30.5%

Scriptic

All ratings790 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Suspects

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Immersive and realistic experience
  • 🤯 Gripping stories with unexpected twists
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Feeling of being a detective
  • 👍 Well-developed characters and dialogue

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive to unlock content
  • ⏳ Slow progression due to real-time pacing
  • 🔍 Lack of interactivity beyond reading messages
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing and crashes

Scriptic

From 792 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Immersive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and production quality
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Realistic detective experience
  • 💬 Compelling and thought-provoking storyline
  • 🆓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • ⏱️ Long wait times between episodes
  • 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated content
  • 💰 Episodes/seasons require payment to unlock

Bugs and requests

Suspects

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Broken links to news articles
  • Inconsistent character details across stories
  • Ads not working or not rewarding coins properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to guess the killer
  • Provide more ways to earn in-game currency
  • Add more interactive elements like mini-games
  • Improve stability and reduce technical problems

Scriptic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes during key moments
  • Certain episodes/chapters become unplayable
  • Inconsistent save/load functionality
  • Bugs with interactive elements like video playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • More cases and storylines to explore
  • Ability to skip or fast-forward through dialogue
  • Improved accessibility features for disabled users
  • Syncing of progress across multiple devices

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Suspects

One-time11
  • 3 Keys$0.99
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 215 Coins$1.99
Show 8 more
  • 550 Coins$5.99
  • Starter Pack 1$5.99
  • Item Offer 4$5.99
  • Coin Offer 4$5.99
  • Item Offer 5$6.99
  • Coin Offer 5$6.99
  • 1200 Coins$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$22.99
16 purchases

Scriptic

One-time16
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 2$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Season 1 Ep 2: BBQ Sauce$2.99
  • Season 1 Ep 3: #WKJJ$2.99
  • Season 2 Ep 2: All My Fans$2.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Coin pack 5$5.99
  • Gem Pack 3$8.99
  • Season 1 One Time Offer$9.99
  • Coin Pack 7$9.99
  • Season 1 Multi-Pack 5 episodes$12.99
  • Season 2 Multi-Pack 5 episodes$12.99
  • Gem and Coin Bundle 1$17.99

Questions

Is Suspects free?
Suspects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scriptic free?
Scriptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Suspects or Scriptic?
Scriptic is rated higher. Suspects averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Scriptic averages 4.4 from 792 ratings.
Do Suspects or Scriptic have ads?
Suspects shows ads; Scriptic does not.
Which is updated more often, Suspects or Scriptic?
Suspects ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scriptic fortnightly. Most recently, Suspects was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scriptic on October 24, 2026.

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