# Midsomer Murders vs Deepcover

Midsomer Murders and Deepcover both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Midsomer Murders's written reviews are positive against 0% of Deepcover's. Midsomer Murders also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 9). Deepcover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midsomer Murders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Deepcover asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Midsomer Murders against 4.3 for Deepcover. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midsomer Murders has 3.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Midsomer Murders's written reviews are positive against 0% of Deepcover's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midsomer Murders | Deepcover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midsomer-murders/id1543195735/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepcover/id6468587995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 321 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [DART Collective, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895971309) |

## What reviewers say

### Midsomer Murders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midsomer-murders/id1543195735)

Engage in a captivating crossword puzzle and mystery game set in the famously dangerous Midsomer County. Solve puzzles to uncover clues, investigate crime scenes, and interrogate suspects to bring murderers to justice.

**Highlights:** Solve crossword puzzles, Investigate crime scenes, Uncover hidden clues, Interrogate suspects, Analyze evidence, Meet new characters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Butterflies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Good combination of word puzzles and mysteries
- 👍 Interesting storylines
- 👍 Nice bonus points and boosters
- 👍 Familiar Midsomer Murders setting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to high badge requirements
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of variety in gameplay (mostly word puzzles)

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/energy when the game crashes
- Ads causing the game to freeze or crash
- Inconsistent behavior of the Apple Pencil
- Incorrect word recognition (e.g., 'has' not accepted)

**Requested features**

- More varied puzzles and mini-games
- Ability to skip dialogue and word puzzles
- Faster energy/badge replenishment
- Romantic storylines for the main character
- Ability to choose/guess the killer


### Deepcover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepcover/id6468587995)

Engage in stimulating puzzles to thwart criminals and prevent online scams. As an undercover agent, earn intel to protect potential victims, customize your character, and unlock new challenges. Discover real-world scam information and their consequences.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles to outsmart evildoers, Prevent scams and protect victims, Earn intel at each level, Customize your character, Unlock new levels, Play special training games, Learn about real-life online scams

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midsomer Murders free?

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

### Is Deepcover free?

Deepcover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Midsomer Murders or Deepcover?

Deepcover is rated higher. Midsomer Murders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Deepcover averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Midsomer Murders or Deepcover have ads?

Midsomer Murders shows ads; Deepcover does not.

### Which is updated more often, Midsomer Murders or Deepcover?

Midsomer Murders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deepcover every 3 weeks. Most recently, Midsomer Murders was updated on November 7, 2026 and Deepcover on October 30, 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.*