# Prime Suspect vs Detective Katy

The clearest difference is ads: Prime Suspect at none against Detective Katy's shown. Prime Suspect also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Detective Katy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (180 vs 14). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prime Suspect sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Katy sells 34 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 Prime Suspect against 4.6 for Detective Katy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Katy has 180 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Prime Suspect's written reviews are positive against 52% of Detective Katy's.

Prime Suspect ships an update every 3 months, Detective Katy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prime Suspect | Detective Katy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-suspect/id1536997948/reviews)** | [4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 310 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HippoTap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400495244) | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) |

## What reviewers say

### Prime Suspect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-suspect/id1536997948)

Step into the shoes of a young detective solving murder mysteries in a captivating narrative-driven adventure. Explore crime scenes, question suspects, and gather evidence to identify the culprit. Prove your detective skills and bring justice to the town.

**Highlights:** Immersive visual story with branching paths, Examine crime scenes for clues, Interrogate suspects, Collect evidence, Accuse the prime suspect

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 22 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 125 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 260 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 675 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prime Suspect free?

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

### Is Detective Katy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prime Suspect or Detective Katy?

Prime Suspect is rated higher. Prime Suspect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Detective Katy averages 4.6 from 180 ratings.

### Do Prime Suspect or Detective Katy have ads?

Detective Katy shows ads; Prime Suspect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Prime Suspect or Detective Katy?

Prime Suspect ships an update every 3 months, and Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Prime Suspect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Detective Katy on October 14, 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.*