Comparison

Scriptic vs Crimes

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

Head to head
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.

About

Crimes

Engage in a series of challenging investigations to solve crimes. Explore crime scenes, complete mini-games for clues, and build your investigator reputation. Each case offers a unique puzzle to unravel.

Highlights
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • Complete challenges for clues
  • Crack cases with obtained information
  • Earn points to build investigator reputation
  • Two seasons with 16 stand-alone cases
  • Replayable mini-games
Features
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'Crimes: Open Cases' is a video game offering a series of cases that will put your skills to the test. You will have to investigate crime scenes, complete challenges to get clues, and crack the case based on the information you obtain. In addition, your prestige as an investigator is at stake. Burnish your reputation by earning more points in every challenge and shedding light on the dark secrets of each case. CHARACTERISTICS: - Two seasons with 16 stand-alone cases presented by Carles Porta - 25-60 minutes of play per case - 166 replayable mini-games including 23 different types - Progress reflected on your investigator badge Will you shed light on the darkness? SUPPORT Technical issues? Suggestions? We would love to hear from you! E-mail us at atencioaudiencia@3cat.cat

Screenshots

Scriptic4 screens
Crimes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crimes at 5.0 against Scriptic's 4.4. Scriptic's advantage is ratings volume (792 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Crimes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crimes 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 56% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, Crimes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scriptic versus Crimes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripticCrimes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (792 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings792 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB1.2 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScriptic LTDCorporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA

Customer experience

Scriptic

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

Crimes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Crimes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
7 purchases

Crimes

One-time7
  • 24 carats$0.99
  • Load-bearing wall$0.99
  • Two pair$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Heavy-handed$0.99
  • Hex$0.99
  • Head-scratcher$0.99
  • All the cases$3.99

Questions

Is Scriptic free?
Scriptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crimes free?
Crimes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scriptic or Crimes?
Crimes is rated higher. Scriptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Crimes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scriptic or Crimes have ads?
Neither Scriptic nor Crimes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptic or Crimes?
Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, and Crimes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scriptic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crimes on October 25, 2026.

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