# Scriptic vs Prime Suspect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptic at fortnightly against Prime Suspect's every 3 months. Scriptic also leads on ratings volume (790 vs 14). Prime Suspect's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Prime Suspect sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prime Suspect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptic has 790 ratings behind it against 14, 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 83% of Prime Suspect's.

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, Prime Suspect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptic | Prime Suspect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-suspect/id1536997948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **790** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Scriptic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389763111) | [HippoTap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400495244) |

## 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


### Prime Suspect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-suspect/id1536997948)

Step into the shoes of a young detective solving murder mysteries in a captivating narrative-driven adventure. Explore crime scenes, question suspects, and gather evidence to identify the culprit. Prove your detective skills and bring justice to the town.

**Highlights:** Immersive visual story with branching paths, Examine crime scenes for clues, Interrogate suspects, Collect evidence, Accuse the prime suspect

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 22 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 125 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 260 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 675 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptic free?

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

### Is Prime Suspect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptic or Prime Suspect?

Prime Suspect is rated higher. Scriptic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while Prime Suspect averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Scriptic or Prime Suspect have ads?

Neither Scriptic nor Prime Suspect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptic or Prime Suspect?

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, and Prime Suspect every 3 months. Most recently, Scriptic was updated on October 15, 2026 and Prime Suspect on October 11, 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.*