# Detective Strange vs Dawn, P.I.

The clearest difference is rating: Dawn, P.I. at 4.8 against Detective Strange's 4.2. Dawn, P.I. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Detective Strange's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Strange sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dawn, P.I. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dawn, P.I. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Detective Strange's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dawn, P.I.'s.

Detective Strange ships an update every 8 months, Dawn, P.I. monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Strange | Dawn, P.I. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-pi/id1567634308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 794 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [Bruno Maestrini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567634310) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Strange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581)

Embark on a spiritual investigation with a principled detective and his assistant as they explore a mysterious apartment. Uncover hidden secrets and make choices that shape the outcome of this intriguing case. Can you solve the mystery and achieve the best ending?

**Highlights:** Spiritual investigation gameplay, Branching narrative with multiple endings, Rich story content, Unique display system, Detective agency setting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 tips page | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 tips page | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 tips page | $2.99 | one-time |
| all tips | $3.99 | one-time |


### Dawn, P.I.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-pi/id1567634308)

Step into the shoes of a high school detective in this hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure game. Explore a mysterious high school, find clues, solve puzzles, and interrogate characters to uncover the truth behind strange occurrences.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, Investigative puzzles, Character interrogation, Hand-drawn animation, Mystery solving, Explore school environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Strange free?

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

### Is Dawn, P.I. free?

Dawn, P.I. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detective Strange or Dawn, P.I.?

Dawn, P.I. is rated higher. Detective Strange averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Dawn, P.I. averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Detective Strange or Dawn, P.I. have ads?

Detective Strange shows ads; Dawn, P.I. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Strange or Dawn, P.I.?

Detective Strange ships an update every 8 months, and Dawn, P.I. monthly. Most recently, Detective Strange was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dawn, P.I. on October 20, 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.*