# Solving it vs Case Hunter

Solving it and Case Hunter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Case Hunter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solving it's. Case Hunter also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 322). Solving it's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solving it sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Case Hunter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solving it against 4.6 for Case Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Case Hunter has 8.2K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Solving it's written reviews are positive against 74% of Case Hunter's.

Solving it ships an update weekly, Case Hunter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solving it | Case Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-hunter-can-you-solve-it/id1548848295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 322 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [EYEWIND LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317690197) |

## What reviewers say

### Solving it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure where you'll use observation, judgment, and inference to complete commissions. Experience exquisite hand-drawn visuals, ingenious puzzles, and heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Puzzle solving challenges, Observation and inference mechanics, Hand-drawn graphics, Heartwarming story elements, Commission-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| solving_5tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| new player gitft | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_removeads | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_50tips | $6.99 | one-time |
| solving_100tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or translations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to interact with key objects (water dispenser, card reader)
- Inability to complete certain levels due to unresponsive controls
- Daily login rewards not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and responsiveness


### Case Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-hunter-can-you-solve-it/id1548848295)

Engage in a series of challenging detective cases to uncover hidden truths and restore peace. This interactive investigation game features a chic art style and immersive gameplay, requiring you to find clues, analyze evidence, and detect lies.

**Highlights:** Detective case investigations, Hidden object finding, Clue analysis, Suspect lie detection, Chic art style, Multiple challenge levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freshman Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 75 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Key X 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 180 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key X 12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited stamina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key X 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and creative art style
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting detective storyline
- 🏨 Enjoyable hotel management aspect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of new content/levels
- 💸 Too many ads required for progression
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive mechanics
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/data loss for some users
- Ads causing crashes or freezing
- Clues/puzzles not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More case files and mystery levels
- Expand hotel management with new features
- Reduce reliance on ads for progression
- Improve overall game stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solving it free?

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

### Is Case Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solving it or Case Hunter?

Solving it is rated higher. Solving it averages 4.7 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Case Hunter averages 4.6 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Solving it or Case Hunter have ads?

Both Solving it and Case Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solving it or Case Hunter?

Solving it ships an update weekly, and Case Hunter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solving it was updated on October 7, 2026 and Case Hunter on October 17, 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.*