Comparison

Detective Max vs ReverseMath

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

Head to head
About

Detective Max

Step into the shoes of a young detective to solve a high school murder mystery. Explore crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth. This offline adventure game offers a deep narrative and challenging riddles without any ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Murder mystery investigation
  • Puzzle solving
  • Hidden object search
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Explore crime scenes
  • Unique storytelling
Features
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Can you become a true detective? Can you discover the mystery of the murder in the art studio of Conor High School? Max Mystery was a regular teenager, except for his love of puzzles, mystery and adventures. His senior year at Conor High School was coming to an end, and Max was looking forward to the prom, when... His friend, Alex, was found murdered in the school's art studio. Play the adventure game to catch the murderer of a good friend! - Play new puzzle game offline for free, with no subscription, no energy boots, no registration, no ads. - Start by examining the crime scene and collecting the first clues. - Take a closer look at the suspects. It's worth checking their motive and alibi. - Open new rooms full of secrets, puzzles and riddles. - Seek for the clues and hidden objects. - Find out all the secrets of this adventure and discover the mystery. - Free the soul of the victim, reveal his story! - Finally detect the murderer! Reveal the murder mystery and catch the killer! What is it This is a new murder mystery game with a unique storytelling, lots of puzzles and nice art. This is the adventure escape room genre. It is absolutely free with no disturbing ads. Why would you like it Millions of fans enjoy playing detective games every day. But it's so hard to find really good ones with lots of tricky interesting puzzles, a deep mystery storytelling, with no ads and for free! You will definitely enjoy Detective Max Mystery game if you are a fan of escape room games, hidden object games and mystery adventure games. What is it about Detective Max Mystery: High School Murder is the game about a crime happened in Conor High School shortly before the prom. Though Max is just a student, he wishes to reveal the secrets of the murder of his friend, Alex. Max is going to investigate the case, inspecting rooms full of objects, meeting suspects, seeking for clues and solving riddles. What is the motive for the crime? Rivalry, money, revenge or love? The detective will do everything possible to find the murderer and bring justice. What is the aim of the game Help Max to find all the clues to detect the murderer! Get prepared to solve multiple riddles, open new rooms, interrogate suspects and look for the clues, while the murderer is trying to puzzle you! About the developers We are a company of only 2 enthusiasts with a strong wish to create good interesting games. Jam Games.

About

ReverseMath

Engage your mind with daily math puzzles and logic challenges. Fill in the blanks to solve equations, compete with friends in live battles, and track your progress across various game modes. It's a quick, fun way to sharpen your arithmetic skills.

Highlights
  • Daily brain teasers
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Survival)
  • Live multiplayer battles
  • Streak tracking and leaderboards
  • Hint and undo options
  • Light and dark mode
  • 15 language support
Features
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The daily brain game. Fill the blanks. Hit the target. _ × _ − _ + _ = 37 Numbers: 5, 7, 11, 13 ReverseMath is a math puzzle game and brain teaser you can play in a minute. Place each number once so the equation comes out right, with real math rules (× and ÷ before + and −). Quick to learn, hard to put down. Free to play, no sign-up. A NEW BRAIN TEASER EVERY DAY The Daily: 5 puzzles, 3 hearts, the same for everyone. A wrong answer costs a heart, so think before you tap. Solve at least one puzzle to keep your streak, and see where you rank on today's leaderboard. Out of hearts? Take one more try. BEAT YOUR BEST Classic: five puzzles in four levels, from Novice to Genius. No rush, no countdown: every game shows your best time to beat. Wrong answers add seconds. HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE? Survival: start with a short clock and earn time with every puzzle you solve. The harder the puzzle, the more time you win. Go as far as you can. PLAY TOGETHER, LIVE Start a Live Battle and share the code. Everyone in the room plays the same puzzles at the same time, and the results appear the moment time runs out. Friends can join from the app or right in the browser. BATTLE YOUR FRIENDS ANY TIME Prefer your own pace? Start a battle and send a friend the code. They play the same puzzles whenever they like, you hear when someone beats your score, and you can ask for a rematch. GROW YOUR GAME • Streaks that reward showing up every day • Levels and your best times for every mode • Share your result without spoilers: your time and score, never the answers • Light and dark mode, 15 languages • A daily reminder so you never miss a day NO SIGN-UP, NO FUSS Open it, pick a mode, play. A hint or undo is there when you are stuck. Perfect for fans of brain games, brain teasers, math puzzle games, number puzzles, logic puzzles and arithmetic challenges. Can you beat your best today? Free to play. Terms: https://www.reversemathpuzzle.com/tos/

Screenshots

Detective Max4 screens
ReverseMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReverseMath at 5.0 against Detective Max's 4.4. Detective Max's advantage is ratings volume (826 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Detective Max sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ReverseMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReverseMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Max has 826 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Max ships an update fortnightly, ReverseMath every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Detective Max versus ReverseMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective MaxReverseMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (826 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings826 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVadim SolonukhinAjay Shrestha

Customer experience

Detective Max

All ratings820 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative35.7%

ReverseMath

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Detective Max

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 12.5
  • Video recorder not working
  • Glitches with puzzle solutions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More games in the series
  • Ability to save notes and documents
  • Better hint system
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding

ReverseMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Detective Max

One-time8
  • Energy Pancakes$0.99
  • Special Offer: 80 Coins$0.99
  • Special detective offer$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Remove Ad$1.99
  • Energy Pancakes$1.99
  • Special detective offer$2.99
  • Fast Breakfast2 variants$4.99
  • Classic English2 variants$9.99
5 purchases

ReverseMath

One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • 700 Coins$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 2500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Detective Max free?
Detective Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReverseMath free?
ReverseMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Detective Max or ReverseMath?
ReverseMath is rated higher. Detective Max averages 4.4 out of 5 from 826 ratings, while ReverseMath averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Detective Max or ReverseMath have ads?
Both Detective Max and ReverseMath show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detective Max or ReverseMath?
Detective Max ships an update fortnightly, and ReverseMath every 9 days. Most recently, Detective Max was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReverseMath on November 5, 2026.

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