Comparison

Truberbrook vs Small Detectives

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

Head to head
About

Truberbrook

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi mystery adventure set in a 1960s European village. As a young scientist, your vacation takes an unexpected turn, leading you to potentially save the world. Explore handmade scenery and uncover secrets in this engaging single-player experience.

Highlights
  • Single player sci-fi mystery adventure
  • Handmade miniature scenery
  • Full voice acting (English & Deutsch)
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Up to 10 hours of gameplay
Features
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»Trüberbrook« is a thrilling mystery-sci-fi adventure game. Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery. Imagine yourself on a vacation to Europe in the late sixties. Now, picture yourself as a young American scientist; Hans Tannhauser. While you're at it, think of Trüberbrook, a remote village in rural Germany. Because, that's where you end up after hitting the continent. But who cares, you won the trip in a lottery! Or at least, that’s how it seems. But don't fear, instead of getting some rest, you could find yourself having to save the world … Supported devices: iPhone6s, iPhone6s+, iPhoneSE, iPhone7, iPhone7+ or newer. iPad 5th Gen, 6th Gen, 7th Gen or newer. iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3rd Gen or newer. iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 5 or newer. iPad Pro 9.7/10.5/11/11 2G/12.9/12.9 2G/12.9 3G/12.9 4G or newer. iPod Touch 7th Gen or newer FEATURES • Suspense! Mystery! Thrills! After all, it's a single player sci-fi mystery adventure game. • Indulge in universal themes such as love, friendship, loyalty, self-discovery and dinosaurs • Handmade miniature scenery! • Full voice acting in both English and Deutsch! • Atmospheric, moody soundtrack • Up to 10 hours of super exciting gameplay!

About

Small Detectives

Features
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Step into the shoes of master detectives with Small Detectives! Our app transforms an ordinary walk into a live escape room and an interactive story. Do you know the feeling of restless kids who don't want to go for a walk? Gather the family, get out into the fresh air, and let your phone guide you through thrilling mysteries that capture the children's attention from start to finish. Forget about boring Sunday strolls. With Small Detectives in your hands, your local area becomes the setting for a fun story where you must work together to solve the challenges. Explore, solve riddles, and save the day!

Screenshots

Truberbrook4 screens
Small Detectives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Small Detectives at Free against Truberbrook's $1.99. Small Detectives also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Small Detectives is free to download; Truberbrook costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truberbrook ships an update every 3 weeks, Small Detectives weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Truberbrook versus Small Detectives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruberbrookSmall Detectives
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHSmall Detectives ApS

Bugs and requests

Truberbrook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when entering certain areas
  • Save data not persisting across sessions
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Controls and UI not optimized for mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip or speed up dialogues
  • More logical and intuitive puzzles
  • Improved auto-save and progress tracking
  • Support for wider range of devices

Small Detectives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Truberbrook

No in-app purchases

None

Small Detectives

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Truberbrook free?
Truberbrook costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Small Detectives free?
Small Detectives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Truberbrook or Small Detectives have ads?
Neither Truberbrook nor Small Detectives shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Truberbrook or Small Detectives?
Truberbrook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Small Detectives weekly. Most recently, Truberbrook was updated on October 18, 2026 and Small Detectives on October 9, 2026.

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