# Detention vs Ghost In The Mirror

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detention | Ghost In The Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detention/id1456212639/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 954 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RedCandleGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121132527) | [Stefano Mazzotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546727173) |

## What reviewers say

### Detention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detention/id1456212639)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing story
- 🎨 Beautiful art direction
- 🌍 Historically relevant
- 🧠 Thought-provoking narrative
- 🎮 Immersive atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😥 Bleak tone
- ⚠️ Trigger warnings needed
- 📉 Short playtime
- ⚙️ Clunky controls
- 🤔 Confusing parts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Ghost In The Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*