# Scriptic vs Superstar Detective

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Superstar Detective at 100% against Scriptic's 57%. Superstar Detective also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Scriptic's advantage is ratings volume (792 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptic sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Superstar Detective sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Superstar Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptic has 792 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Superstar Detective's.

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, Superstar Detective every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptic | Superstar Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptic-crime-stories/id1389763112/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-detective/id6472884131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Scriptic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389763111) | [Superstar Detective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718038300) |

## 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


### Superstar Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-detective/id6472884131)

Engage in multiplayer role-playing social audio games to solve murder mysteries. Read scripts, search for clues, and interrogate other players to identify the killer. Discuss live with integrated voice chat and vote to catch the culprit.

**Highlights:** In-app audio chat, Unlimited murder mysteries, Cases vary in difficulty, Private game rooms, Logic and deduction puzzles, Escape room elements

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twilight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Awakening | $3.99 | one-time |
| Animal Kingdom | $3.99 | one-time |
| Death of a Wizard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Green Star | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Lost Flight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Who Killed Jesus | $4.99 | one-time |
| An Egyptian Tale | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptic free?

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

### Is Superstar Detective free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptic or Superstar Detective?

Superstar Detective is rated higher. Scriptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Superstar Detective averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Scriptic or Superstar Detective have ads?

Neither Scriptic nor Superstar Detective shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptic or Superstar Detective?

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, and Superstar Detective every 8 days. Most recently, Scriptic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Superstar Detective on October 16, 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.*