# Scriptic vs Mrs. Mesal Murder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mrs. Mesal Murder at 100% against Scriptic's 57%. Mrs. Mesal Murder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Scriptic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (792 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Mrs. Mesal Murder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mrs. Mesal Murder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptic has 792 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Scriptic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mrs. Mesal Murder's.

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, Mrs. Mesal Murder every 32 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptic | Mrs. Mesal Murder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrs-mesal-murder/id1450149552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scriptic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389763111) | [Vilem Raska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450149551) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mrs. Mesal Murder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrs-mesal-murder/id1450149552)

Step into the shoes of a detective and solve a murder mystery on Vosec St. 16. Interrogate suspects, gather evidence, and bring the killer to justice. The outcome of the case rests entirely on your decisions.

**Highlights:** Detective gameplay, Murder investigation, Evidence gathering, Suspect interrogation, Interactive story

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptic free?

Scriptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mrs. Mesal Murder free?

Mrs. Mesal Murder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scriptic or Mrs. Mesal Murder?

Mrs. Mesal Murder is rated higher. Scriptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Mrs. Mesal Murder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scriptic or Mrs. Mesal Murder have ads?

Neither Scriptic nor Mrs. Mesal Murder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptic or Mrs. Mesal Murder?

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, and Mrs. Mesal Murder every 32 months. Most recently, Scriptic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mrs. Mesal Murder 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.*