Ada's Study vs VENARI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ada's Study
Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.
- Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
- Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
- Intuitive touch interactions
- Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
- Uncover a secret narrative
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.
VENARI
Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure on a mysterious island to find a lost artifact. Explore ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets. This immersive experience tests your wits and curiosity.
- Immersive 3D puzzle adventure
- Explore a mysterious island
- Solve challenging puzzles
- Uncover hidden secrets and lore
- First-person navigation and interaction
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Embark on an epic adventure to an ancient, mysterious island where your escape room puzzle skills will be put to the test! After a surprising encounter with an old friend, you are handed a secret map revealing the location of a long-lost, mystical object known as the Venari artefact. Intrigued by the mystery and driven by curiosity, you charter a sea plane to an uncharted island shrouded in mystery. As you touch down at the island’s shore, you quickly realise that this journey will demand every ounce of your puzzle-solving prowess. The island is a labyrinth of ancient ruins, hidden chambers, and intricate puzzles, each guarding clues and secrets that inch you closer to the artefact. Gameplay Venari offers a rich and immersive experience, combining elements of adventure and challenging puzzles. Navigate through beautifully crafted environments, each filled with intricate details and challenging puzzles designed to test your wits. • Explore the Island: Traverse through rocky terrain, forgotten temples, and eerie caves. Each location is meticulously designed, offering a unique challenge and atmosphere. • Solve Challenging Puzzles: Engage in a variety of puzzles that range from logic-based challenges to intricate mechanical devices. Every solved puzzle brings you one step closer to the Venari artefact. • Uncover Hidden Secrets: As you delve deeper into the island, discover hidden secrets and pieces of lore that unravel the history of the Venari artefact and the ancient civilisation that once thrived here. Controls • Use the on-screen joystick to move. • Swipe the screen to look around. • Tap the circle icon when it appears to interact with objects and solve puzzles. Will You Succeed? The path to the Venari artefact is fraught with challenges. Can you navigate the island’s secrets and overcome the challenges that lie ahead? Will your puzzle-solving skills be enough to claim the Venari artefact and uncover its mysteries? Venari is a first-person 3D escape room puzzle adventure, reminiscent of classic ’90s games and modern virtual escape rooms. Immerse yourself in a detailed outdoor world, exploring and collecting items to solve puzzles and escape the areas. Play as an adventurer on a quest for the elusive Venari artefact. Explore diverse areas and soak in the surroundings. Use your puzzle-solving skills to navigate across the island. Tackle puzzles at your own pace. Each puzzle has a logical solution, so take your time. There’s no rush—enjoy the process of figuring out what you need to do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ada's Study at 3.6 against VENARI's 2.4. Ada's Study also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 28%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ada's Study costs $0.99 and VENARI $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ada's Study holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Ada's Study's written reviews are positive against 28% of VENARI's.
Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, VENARI every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ada's Study | VENARI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (35 ratings) — better | 2.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better | 28.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sherlocked | M9 Creative LTD |
Customer experience
Ada's Study
VENARI
Bugs and requests
Ada's Study
Reported bugs
6 issues- Gold nub missing from mapping desk
- Scales string and key string not working
- Bugs requiring restarts
- Bookshelf puzzle unplayable
- Puzzles not working/broken
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- Weight puzzle broken
Requested features
4 requests- More content/longer game
- Sequels or more chapters
- More impactful choices
- Full-fledged multi-room game
VENARI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ada's Study
No in-app purchases
VENARI
No in-app purchases






