# Jorel's Brother vs Mindhunter

The clearest difference is rating: Mindhunter at 5.0 against Jorel's Brother's 4.4. Mindhunter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Jorel's Brother's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jorel's Brother sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mindhunter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindhunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jorel's Brother has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jorel's Brother ships an update every 10 days, Mindhunter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jorel's Brother | Mindhunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jorels-brother/id1529499727/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindhunter-dossier/id6794834547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Double Dash Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272988336) | [Erdenay Karatas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862248942) |

## What reviewers say

### Jorel's Brother

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jorels-brother/id1529499727)

Embark on a point-and-click adventure as a young boy in a quirky family, inspired by a popular animated series. Solve puzzles, interact with characters, and explore the galaxy to play a mysterious video game.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Interactive story with comedy and mystery, Interact with over 30 characters, Explore locations from the animated series, Solve puzzles and collect items, Play minigames in various settings, Collect and complete a sticker album

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Awsome Bundle! All Chapters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics faithful to the series
- 🧩 Well-designed puzzles and gameplay mechanics
- 😄 Funny dialogue and humorous moments
- 🎮 Engaging point-and-click adventure gameplay
- 📺 Authentic to the 'Irmão do Jorel' series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Paid chapters after first chapter
- 🐛 Chapter 3 access issues and crashes
- ⚠️ Ads appear even after purchase
- 🎮 Occasional control responsiveness problems

**Reported bugs**

- Chapter 3 won't open or loads chapter 2 instead
- Game crashes when attempting to purchase chapter 3
- Purchase screen flickers and causes app closure
- Game won't load on iPad despite compatibility claim
- Controls unresponsive despite correct input

**Requested features**

- More chapters and future games
- Fewer ads in free version
- Complete game available for free
- Better ad placement and frequency
- More character appearances (e.g., Gesonel)


### Mindhunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindhunter-dossier/id6794834547)

Step into the shoes of a detective to solve handcrafted noir crime cases. Examine evidence, interrogate suspects, and connect clues to identify the killer. Each solved case offers a unique keepsake in a moody, atmospheric interface.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted noir detective cases, Examine crime-scene evidence, Interrogate suspects, Connect clues on a deduction board, Make accusations to name the killer, Collect keepsakes from solved cases

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detective Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jorel's Brother free?

Jorel's Brother is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindhunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jorel's Brother or Mindhunter?

Mindhunter is rated higher. Jorel's Brother averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Mindhunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jorel's Brother or Mindhunter have ads?

Mindhunter shows ads; Jorel's Brother does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jorel's Brother or Mindhunter?

Jorel's Brother ships an update every 10 days, and Mindhunter every 2 days. Most recently, Jorel's Brother was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mindhunter on October 31, 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.*