# Detective Strange vs 萤火：玉碎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 萤火：玉碎 at 100% against Detective Strange's 45%. 萤火：玉碎 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Detective Strange's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Strange sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 萤火：玉碎 asks for nothing beyond the download.

萤火：玉碎 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Strange has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Detective Strange's written reviews are positive against 100% of 萤火：玉碎's.

Detective Strange ships an update every 8 months, 萤火：玉碎 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Strange | 萤火：玉碎 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449591752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 794 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [Roam Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634383567) |

## 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 |


### 萤火：玉碎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449591752)

Embark on a detective journey through a chaotic Republican era, uncovering a deeper conspiracy behind a seemingly ordinary campus suicide. Piece together clues to reveal the truth about a brother's death, navigating a world of betrayal and hidden dangers.

**Highlights:** Detective investigation, Text-based puzzles, Escape room challenges, Suspenseful narrative, Republican era setting, Mystery solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Strange free?

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

### Is 萤火：玉碎 free?

萤火：玉碎 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Detective Strange or 萤火：玉碎?

萤火：玉碎 is rated higher. Detective Strange averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while 萤火：玉碎 averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Detective Strange or 萤火：玉碎 have ads?

Both Detective Strange and 萤火：玉碎 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Strange or 萤火：玉碎?

Detective Strange ships an update every 8 months, and 萤火：玉碎 weekly. Most recently, Detective Strange was updated on October 16, 2026 and 萤火：玉碎 on October 15, 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.*