Comparison

Detention vs Ghost In The Mirror

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

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About

Detention

Experience an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Explore a haunted school, uncover its secrets through point-and-click gameplay, and immerse yourself in a unique narrative influenced by East Asian culture and mythology.

Highlights
  • Story-driven horror
  • Taiwanese cultural references
  • Unique soundtrack
  • 1960s-70s inspired graphics
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Multi-language support
Features
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[ About Detention ] Detention is an unique atmospheric horror game heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture (Taoism and Buddhism references) based on the 1960s Taiwan under martial law. With simple point and click mechanism, the player control characters who venture into the school beset by hostile supernatural events to uncover stories behind the haunted place. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience. [ Features ] - Story-driven atmospheric horror game. - Unique Taiwanese/Eastern cultural references. - Original soundtrack fusing Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments. - Appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film and music in the 1960s-70s. - Single player 2D side-scroller with point and click mechanism. - Multiple language support. (including English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean) [ Recognition ] "A heavy dollop of Silent Hill, it’s a horror game unlike anything else I’ve played." - Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun "Every facet of Detention moves in one harmonious lockstep towards an unavoidable tragedy, drowning out the world around you." - Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror "The art direction, atmosphere, and audio design are all very well done. It has a polish you don’t often see in adventures by small teams." - Andy Kelly, PC Gamer 'Detention' is the IndieCade 2017 award-winning title developed by Red Candle Games. [ Minimum Compatible Device ] Devices after iPhone6, iPhoneSE Devices after iPodTouch 6 Devices after iPad 5 Devices after iPadMini 4 [ More about the Developer ] Follow Red Candle Games to receive updates about the studio's future titles. Twitter | https://m.twitter.com/redcandlegames/ Facebook | https://m.facebook.com/redcandlegames/ Instagram | https://m.instagram.com/redcandlegames/

About

Ghost In The Mirror

Embark on an episodic graphic adventure filled with humor, puzzles, and mystery. Guide characters through richly detailed 2D worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that shape the narrative. This game blends classic point-and-click elements with modern storytelling and a unique meta-narrative.

Highlights
  • Episodic graphic adventures
  • Storytelling and puzzles
  • Wild humor and fourth-wall breaks
  • 2D pixel-art exploration
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Original soundtrack and achievements
Currently charting
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Ghost In The Mirror: Episode 1 - Here Be Dragons Do you believe in ghosts? Are you ready to be scared?! ... Well, then I think you've got the wrong game. Seriously, I started off with the darkest intentions, wanting to create a horror game, but the urge to laugh took over. Sure, it's an adventurous game with mysterious elements... However, with constant fourth-wall breaks, irony, jokes, and vulgarity, you tend to forget about ghosts! Let me introduce myself, I'm Sui! I'm Italian, and I'm a solo indie developer. I've dedicated myself so much to this project that I've ended up inside it in flesh and pixels. Sitting behind my desk, I will narrate the events and guide you by the hand through this journey... ...A journey that will keep you glued to the screen from the first to the last episode. Yes, you heard right, EPISODES! Ghost In The Mirror is an anthology of graphic adventures. A series of ghost stories characterized by a lot of storytelling, puzzles, and wild humor. A collection of modern adventure games that still capture the spirit of the '90s games. This is "Here Be Dragons", the first episode of the saga. In this adventure I'll take you to the 18th century, and together we'll experience the adventures of Roger, a morally dubious boy on the run from the law. A journey that starts in a fishing village, with light puzzles and comedic moments, but will take us adrift at sea, surrounded by mystery, ghosts, and... ...Well, I don't like to reveal too much about the plot, so that's enough! But I can tell you what characterizes this and all the other episodes of Ghost In The Mirror: You'll guide characters from different eras through a 2D world with an unprecedented depth. You'll explore evocative pixel-art scenarios and handcrafted animations, immersing yourself in gripping stories, all connected by the eerie thread that unites the worlds of the living and the dead. You'll solve intricate puzzles and meta-puzzles like in a classic point-and-click game. You'll visit places rich in interactive elements and talk to the quirky characters that populate them. You'll collect items necessary to progress in the game, which, if used creatively, might reveal the programmer's sheer foolishness. Your choices will determine the outcome of the adventures, offering a personalized and replayable gaming experience. Prepare to be carried away by an original and thrilling soundtrack that will plunge you into the game's atmosphere. Unlock your potential through a series of exciting achievements, revealing your skill and dedication. Get Ghost In The Mirror and let yourself be captivated by an epic adventure! Specters, spirits, ghosts, poltergeists, ectoplasms... Throughout history, we've come up with many names for them, and countless people swear they've seen one. Do you believe in ghosts? Here's what we'll do: you'll answer me directly in the game. Have fun, and happy nightmares! Play comfortably using touchscreen, keyboard, mouse, or controller, tailoring the gaming experience to your personal preferences Please note that this game contains only the first episode, "Here Be Dragons", of "Ghost in the Mirror" saga. The other episodes are sold separately.

Screenshots

Detention4 screens
Ghost In The Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Detention at 4.9 against Ghost In The Mirror's 4.5. Detention also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (187 vs 16). Ghost In The Mirror's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Detention costs $4.99 and Ghost In The Mirror $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detention holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detention has 187 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Detention's written reviews are positive against 96% of Ghost In The Mirror's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detention ships an update every 5 days, Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Detention versus Ghost In The Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetentionGhost In The Mirror
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (187 ratings) — better4.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size954 MB70 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRedCandleGamesStefano Mazzotta

Customer experience

Detention

All ratings186 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%

Ghost In The Mirror

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

Bugs and requests

Detention

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Cannot be adapted well on mobile
  • Full-screen notification bar can't be hidden
  • Incompatible with some devices
  • No sound on iPhone
  • No sound on iPad
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  • App not supported after purchase

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring Devotion to mobile
  • Improve mobile adaptation
  • Fix notification bar issue
  • More games like this
  • Controller support

Ghost In The Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Detention

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost In The Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detention free?
Detention costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost In The Mirror free?
Ghost In The Mirror costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Detention or Ghost In The Mirror?
Detention is rated higher. Detention averages 4.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Ghost In The Mirror averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Detention or Ghost In The Mirror have ads?
Neither Detention nor Ghost In The Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Detention or Ghost In The Mirror?
Detention ships an update every 5 days, and Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. Most recently, Detention was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ghost In The Mirror on November 7, 2026.

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