Hei World vs Detective Lawrence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hei World
Embark on a point-and-click adventure to find a sacred tree. Explore diverse levels, solve puzzles, and interact with unique characters in a visually artistic world.
- Point-and-click gameplay
- Puzzle solving
- Unique artistic style
- Exploration of four levels
- Interaction with curious characters
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Hei is a point-and-click adventure game with lots of puzzles and a unique artistic style. Join Hei, a being with humanoid appearance, in his adventure to find the sacred tree. Explore four different levels, each one with its own peculiarities. Meet a great variety of curious characters. Inspired in the magnificent adventure games of the studies Amanita Design (Machinarium, Botanicula, etc...) and Double Fine (Broken Age, Grim Fandango, etc...). And in games like Boombang and No.5.
Detective Lawrence
Embark on a cosmic mystery adventure as a detective investigating a scientist's strange disappearance. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and explore an atmospheric mansion filled with otherworldly clues. This game blends detective fiction with Lovecraftian horror for a thrilling experience.
- Classic adventure gameplay
- Challenging puzzles
- Hidden mini-games
- Lovecraftian mystery story
- Hint system
- Atmospheric pixel art
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Step into a world of shadows, science, and secrets. In Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine, a single letter sets in motion a journey that will test your logic, your courage and your grasp on reality itself. You are Detective Lawrence, called to a secluded manor by your old friend Edward, a brilliant scientist who claims to have completed a device that will change the world. But when you arrive, nothing is as it should be. The house is silent. The staff are missing. And what little remains points to something... otherworldly. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden mysteries, and discover secret mini-games scattered throughout the mansion. Each room holds a clue, each discovery brings you closer to a truth perhaps best left buried. Features: - Classic adventure gameplay - Challenging puzzles and interactive objects - Hidden mini-games and optional secrets to find - A mysterious story blending detective fiction with Lovecraftian atmosphere - All texts translated in 8 languages - Clever hint system to help you when you're stuck - Atmospheric pixel art with immersive sound design Whether you're a fan of detective stories, mystery games, or strange tales from beyond, Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine offers a thrilling experience you won’t soon forget. Are you ready to uncover what should have stayed hidden?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Detective Lawrence at Free against Hei World's $2.99. Detective Lawrence also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). Hei World's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
Detective Lawrence is free to download; Hei World costs $2.99 up front. Detective Lawrence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hei World asks for nothing beyond the download.
Detective Lawrence holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Lawrence has 46 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hei World's written reviews are positive against 93% of Detective Lawrence's.
Hei World ships an update every 3 weeks, Detective Lawrence every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hei World | Detective Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Guillem Gomez Cartes | Francesco Mendogni |
Customer experience
Hei World
Detective Lawrence
In-app purchases
Hei World
No in-app purchases
Detective Lawrence
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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