# Detective Max vs ReverseMath

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Max | ReverseMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-max-murder-mystery/id1504107222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversemath-math-puzzle-game/id6746214080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **826** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vadim Solonukhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504107221) | [Ajay Shrestha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815763063) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-max-murder-mystery/id1504107222)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Pancakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 80 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special detective offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pancakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special detective offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fast Breakfast | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic English | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Brilliant game
- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Great visuals
- 👍 Engaging story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Confusing clues and puzzles
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🌐 Poor English translation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12.5
- Video recorder not working
- Glitches with puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

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


### ReverseMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversemath-math-puzzle-game/id6746214080)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


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