Comparison

Slender Threads vs Mindcop

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

Head to head
About

Slender Threads

Embark on a point-and-click adventure as Harvey Green, who discovers his recurring nightmare might predict his inescapable fate. Explore a peculiar town, interact with strange characters, and solve puzzles to prevent his visions from becoming reality.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click exploration
  • Dialogue and puzzle-solving
  • Curious tale with twists and humor
  • Voice-acted characters
  • Hand-drawn 2D/3D art
  • Haunting original score
Features
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"Every night it's the same dream: my own head, mounted on a wall." While wandering an unfamiliar town, Harvey Green follows a string of paranormal events to a grim realization: his recurring nightmare may foretell an inescapable fate. In this point-and-click thriller adventure, guide Harvey through the peculiar streets, shops, and surroundings of Villa Ventana as he seeks to prevent his visions from becoming reality. Features: * A timeless point-and-click blend of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving * A curious tale that melds shocking twists with absurd humor * Dozens of strange, memorable characters brought to life by a cast of celebrated voice actors * Hand-drawn art that combines 2D and 3D to create striking, "diorama-like" visuals * An original, haunting score

About

Mindcop

Step into the shoes of a detective with a ticking clock to solve a crime. Investigate scenes, interrogate suspects, and delve into their minds to uncover the truth before time runs out. Experience a gripping narrative with a unique art style and immersive atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Time-based investigation
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Mindsurf mechanic
  • Gripping narrative
  • Noir art style
Features
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*Try Mindcop for free and unlock the full game for the whole story!* Time doesn’t stop for justice. In Mindcop, you step into the shoes of a detective with only 5 days to crack the case. Every action you take costs time: investigate too slowly, and the criminal walks free. A gripping narrative: Uncover a thrilling crime story filled with rich characters, hidden motives, and dramatic twists. Every conversation reveals more about who to trust… and who to fear. True detective gameplay: - Investigate crime scenes: search for clues and connect the dots. - Interrogate suspects: push them to confess, uncover lies, or mislead you. - Enter their minds: dive deep into thoughts and emotions with the unique Mindsurf mechanic. - Beat the clock: every choice consumes time, every minute matters. Stylish noir presentation: A distinctive hand-drawn art style, expressive animations, and a tense soundtrack create an immersive and addictive atmosphere. Will you rely on logic, intuition, or manipulation to uncover the truth? The answers lie in their minds… if you dare to go inside. Mindcop is the work of solo game developer Andre Gareis.

Screenshots

Slender Threads4 screens
Mindcop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Slender Threads and Mindcop both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mindcop's. Mindcop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Slender Threads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slender Threads against 4.5 for Mindcop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 371 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mindcop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindcop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slender Threads versus Mindcop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlender ThreadsMindcop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (442 ratings) — better4.5 (371 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better46.5% of reviews
Number of ratings442 — better371
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB536 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlyts LLCPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Slender Threads

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative14.2%

Mindcop

All ratings370 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative40.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Slender Threads

One-time3
  • Buy 30 tickets$0.99
  • Buy 100 tickets$2.99
  • Full Game$9.99
1 purchases

Mindcop

One-time1
  • Full Mindcop game$5.99

Questions

Is Slender Threads free?
Slender Threads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindcop free?
Mindcop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slender Threads or Mindcop?
Slender Threads is rated higher. Slender Threads averages 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Mindcop averages 4.5 from 371 ratings.
Do Slender Threads or Mindcop have ads?
Neither Slender Threads nor Mindcop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slender Threads or Mindcop?
Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindcop every 4 days. Most recently, Slender Threads was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mindcop on September 22, 2026.

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