# Orijinz vs Detective Mio

Orijinz and Detective Mio both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Detective Mio's written reviews are positive against 70% of Orijinz's. Detective Mio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (305 vs 46). Orijinz's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orijinz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Mio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Mio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Mio has 305 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Orijinz's written reviews are positive against 86% of Detective Mio's.

Orijinz ships an update every 5 weeks, Detective Mio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orijinz | Detective Mio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099/reviews) | **[4.6 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **305** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Entspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481023098) | [1N1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282816708) |

## What reviewers say

### Orijinz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099)

Explore the fascinating origins of common words and phrases in this engaging card game. Learn why we say what we say, play solo or with friends, and discover new vocabulary in a fun and accessible way.

**Highlights:** Word and phrase origin gameplay, Play solo or with friends, Learn new vocabulary, Suitable for teens and adults, Parent's Choice Approved Award winner, Over 600 purchasable cards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orijinz W&P 2nd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 3rd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 1st Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 7th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 10th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 13th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 14th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 1st Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 2nd Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Detective Mio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213)

Solve puzzles and quizzes to find hidden animals in various imaginative locations. This interactive game requires tapping, swiping, and dragging to uncover clues and complete illustrations. Decorate your detective office with earned items and enjoy offline play.

**Highlights:** Hidden object finding, Nonsense quizzes and puzzles, Interactive tap, swipe, drag mechanics, Animal rescue missions, Detective office decoration, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hint item 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| hint item 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove interstitial ads pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads package | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Adorable and cute art style with charming character design
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics that blend detective work with hidden object finding
- 😌 Relaxing and healing gameplay experience
- 🎮 Well-balanced difficulty level - challenging but not frustrating
- 😸 Lovable cat characters throughout the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short game - only 20 levels completed in 1-2 hours
- 💰 Poor value for money - $5 ad removal purchase for limited content
- 🚫 No updates for over a year despite active player base
- 📖 Small text in clues difficult to read without zoom option
- 🎯 Some puzzle mechanics are unintuitive and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Haunted house level prevents progression to next case
- Ad countdown timer runs without showing actual ad
- Some objects don't respond to required interactions
- Hint system shows incorrect or already-solved clues
- Touch input fails to register on certain objects

**Requested features**

- Add significantly more levels and cases
- Implement regular content updates
- Increase office/detective space for more decoration options
- Add zoom feature for reading clues more clearly
- Create seasonal or holiday-themed cases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orijinz free?

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

### Is Detective Mio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orijinz or Detective Mio?

Detective Mio is rated higher. Orijinz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Detective Mio averages 4.6 from 305 ratings.

### Do Orijinz or Detective Mio have ads?

Both Orijinz and Detective Mio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orijinz or Detective Mio?

Orijinz ships an update every 5 weeks, and Detective Mio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orijinz was updated on November 3, 2026 and Detective Mio 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.*