# Suspects vs Scriptic

The clearest difference is ads: Scriptic at none against Suspects's shown. Suspects's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 792) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Suspects | Scriptic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suspects-mobile-detective/id1388882748/reviews) | **[4.4 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 792 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 176 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bonus Round Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789224238) | [Scriptic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389763111) |

## What reviewers say

### Suspects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suspects-mobile-detective/id1388882748)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Adventure, #129 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 215 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Item Offer 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Item Offer 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Ep 2: BBQ Sauce | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Ep 3: #WKJJ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Ep 2: All My Fans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 One Time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Multi-Pack 5 episodes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Multi-Pack 5 episodes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem and Coin Bundle 1 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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