# CRIMO vs Sumaddle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sumaddle at 95% against CRIMO's 40%. Sumaddle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). CRIMO's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CRIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sumaddle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 769 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CRIMO's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sumaddle's.

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, Sumaddle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRIMO | Sumaddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086/reviews) | **[4.9 (769 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 769 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMACH S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594536685) | [Jonathan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540556286) |

## What reviewers say

### CRIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimo/id1404981086)

Engage in logical deduction to solve intricate murder cases. Analyze clues, cross-reference possibilities, and unmask criminals in this crime investigation puzzle game. Navigate challenging grids and uncover motives to bring justice to victims.

**Highlights:** Logical crime investigations, Analyze clues and evidence, Solve grid puzzles by deduction, Investigate murder cases, Hundreds of puzzles, Dynamic investigation board

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Small pack of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra-large pack of cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack of cash | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🕵️‍♀️ Unique crime-solving premise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and subscriptions
- 🚫 Limited resources (cones, energy, etc.)
- 🔍 Unsatisfying crime-solving experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during evidence analysis
- Progress loss after closing the app
- Vibration issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to earn coins/resources through gameplay
- Improved crime-solving mechanics
- Cloud save functionality


### Sumaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214)

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

**Highlights:** Interactive logic puzzles, Number combination fitting, Pure logic solving, Built-in help and mistake correction, Over 150 free puzzles, Offline play, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quirky, Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Difficult Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quirky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assorted Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Generator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 🚀 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic hints can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 💡 Need more free/sample puzzles
- 💡 Difficulty progression could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent difficulty ratings

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively pencil in notes
- More difficult puzzle options
- Synced progress across devices
- Detailed statistics and leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRIMO free?

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

### Is Sumaddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CRIMO or Sumaddle?

Sumaddle is rated higher. CRIMO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Sumaddle averages 4.9 from 769 ratings.

### Do CRIMO or Sumaddle have ads?

CRIMO shows ads; Sumaddle does not.

### Which is updated more often, CRIMO or Sumaddle?

CRIMO ships an update every 9 days, and Sumaddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, CRIMO was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sumaddle on October 20, 2026.

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