Comparison

Suspects vs Pixel Detective

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

Pixel Detective

Features
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Pixel Detective is a unique detective game that combines classic nonogram (picross) puzzles with a crime-solving story. Uncover hidden images by solving puzzles and find new clues in each chapter. Combine all the clues to solve the case and discover who the culprit is. Each case features a different story and different suspects. Be careful, some clues might mislead you. Game Features Nonogram Puzzles Use logic to uncover pixel images. Crime Investigations Each chapter presents new clues and new suspects. Mysterious Story Uncover the truth by piecing together clues. Easy-to-Learn Gameplay Played with simple controls, but challenging to master. Hint System Use helpful hints when you get stuck. How to Play? Solve the nonogram puzzle Uncover the hidden image Examine the clue Evaluate the suspects Find the culprit Test your detective skills and solve each case.

Screenshots

Suspects4 screens
Pixel Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Detective at none against Suspects's 10. Pixel Detective also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Suspects's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suspects ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Detective every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Suspects versus Pixel Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuspectsPixel Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB58 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBonus Round LimitedSercan Koca

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

Pixel Detective

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Suspects

One-time10
  • 3 Keys$0.99
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 215 Coins$1.99
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  • 550 Coins$5.99
  • Starter Pack 1$5.99
  • Item Offer 4$5.99
  • Coin Offer 4$5.99
  • Coin Offer 5$6.99
  • 1200 Coins$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$22.99
None

Pixel Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suspects free?
Suspects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Detective free?
Pixel Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Suspects or Pixel Detective have ads?
Suspects shows ads; Pixel Detective does not.
Which is updated more often, Suspects or Pixel Detective?
Suspects ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Detective every 6 days. Most recently, Suspects was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pixel Detective on October 31, 2026.

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