# Safe vs Detective Protocol

The clearest difference is ads: Safe at none against Detective Protocol's shown. Safe also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Detective Protocol's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Protocol sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safe ships an update every 2 months, Detective Protocol every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safe | Detective Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [rudy games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106629301) | [Miguel Vieira](https://appshunter.io/developer/641139920) |

## What reviewers say

### Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cracker/id1470608524)

Crack the code against the clock to steal valuable loot and escape before the alarm sounds. Compete globally for a chance to win real-world prizes like cash and electronics. Test your speed and precision to become a top safe-cracker.

**Highlights:** Time-sensitive code cracking gameplay, Compete for real-world prizes, Global leaderboards, High-stakes escape mechanics, Instant win opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +1 Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 Booster | $0.99 | one-time |


### Detective Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-protocol-crime-sim/id6759249109)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Jurisdiction | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elite Training Module | $2.99 | one-time |
| Visual-Freq Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Restricted Case Files | $2.99 | one-time |
| Director's Clearance | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safe free?

Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Detective Protocol free?

Detective Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Safe or Detective Protocol have ads?

Detective Protocol shows ads; Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Safe or Detective Protocol?

Safe ships an update every 2 months, and Detective Protocol every 4 days. Most recently, Safe was updated on October 16, 2026 and Detective Protocol on October 16, 2026.

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