Comparison

Hei World vs Detective Lawrence

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Unique artistic style
  • Exploration of four levels
  • Interaction with curious characters
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic adventure gameplay
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Hidden mini-games
  • Lovecraftian mystery story
  • Hint system
  • Atmospheric pixel art
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Hei World4 screens
Detective Lawrence4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Hei World versus Detective Lawrence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHei WorldDetective Lawrence
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.9 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings446 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGuillem Gomez CartesFrancesco Mendogni

Customer experience

Hei World

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Detective Lawrence

All ratings42 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

None

Hei World

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Detective Lawrence

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Hei World free?
Hei World costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detective Lawrence free?
Detective Lawrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hei World or Detective Lawrence?
Detective Lawrence is rated higher. Hei World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Detective Lawrence averages 4.9 from 46 ratings.
Do Hei World or Detective Lawrence have ads?
Detective Lawrence shows ads; Hei World does not.
Which is updated more often, Hei World or Detective Lawrence?
Hei World ships an update every 3 weeks, and Detective Lawrence every 3 days. Most recently, Hei World was updated on November 2, 2026 and Detective Lawrence on October 30, 2026.

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