Comparison

Project Mayhem vs Voodoo Detective

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Project Mayhem

An alternate reality puzzle game where you uncover the secrets of a revolutionary brain-computer interface. Explore 15 chapters of creative puzzles, utilizing your device's full capabilities, including audio and augmented reality, to reveal the truth.

Highlights
  • Alternate Reality Puzzle Gameplay
  • Brain-Computer Interface Narrative
  • 15 Chapters of Story
  • Creative Puzzles
  • Audio Detection Integration
  • Augmented Reality Features
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“Those who thrive in Mayhem are the silent rulers of all.” Project Mayhem is an Alternate Reality Puzzle Game where Vision Consolidated has finally created the world's first complete Brain-Computer Interface called ‘INTELLECT’ with extensive capabilities such as telepathy, increased cognitive abilities, and integration with all things internet (including Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’). They claim that it will solve all the world’s problems. How and why was this product created in a technologically primitive world? What are their plans now? That’s for you to find out! Use your wits to barrel through 15 chapters of this story, each filled with creative puzzles worth going nuts about! Use all aspects of your device ranging from audio detection to augmented reality to see what Vision Consolidated is really up to! What aliens have said about the game: -“ 'u' mIpna' ghaH! ” What humans have said about the game: -“Really fun and unique. I can’t wait until Yush comes out with the next installment! I loved that he was available to help via the chat inside the game itself. I would happily pay $5-10 for this game to support this developer." - Ecokate -“I enjoyed this game a lot, and kudos to the developer for being open and easily reachable if you get truly stuck. I got stuck a couple times in the final level and he gave me a couple extra hints without just spelling out the answer. The game is full of fun ways of using your phone’s functionality and translating codes and such. I got stuck primarily because I had no idea a certain function on the phone existed. So if anything it helped me learn about some things about my own device too LOL." - BigJerBear ~Created with love from a small developer (not height wise) :)

About

Voodoo Detective

Embark on a point-and-click adventure in a Voodoo-infused island town. Unravel a profound mystery involving a woman with no past, where local culture clashes with corruption and chain stores. Solve the case as a detective in this noir-inspired narrative.

Highlights
  • Monkey Island inspired point-and-click gameplay
  • Rich story with whimsy and intrigue
  • Hand-drawn backgrounds and animations
  • High definition graphics
  • Prominent voice talent
  • Original soundtrack by Peter McConnell
Features
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If you're looking for adventure, you will find it in Voodoo Detective! New Ginen: a small island town steeped in rich Voodoo culture, overrun by chain stores, infested with privileged tourists. Where local color and colonial corruption clash in a desperate battle for survival. Against this fascinating backdrop we meet a mysterious woman with no past standing at the center of a drama so profound the threads of reality are threatening to unravel! Join Voodoo Detective on his latest case, where danger hides behind every dirty secret and each thrilling moment may be his last. It's time to don your fedora and trenchcoat, detective, you've got a mystery to solve! Features: - Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure! - A rich story full of whimsy and intrigue! - Hand-drawn backgrounds, animations, and user interface! - High definition graphics! - Prominent voice talent from games and films such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Diablo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Austin Powers, and many more! - A brilliant soundtrack recorded with live instruments composed by none other than Peter McConnell of Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Psychonauts fame!

Screenshots

Project Mayhem4 screens
Voodoo Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Project Mayhem at Free against Voodoo Detective's $4.99. Project Mayhem also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). Voodoo Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (99 vs 28). On rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Project Mayhem is free to download; Voodoo Detective costs $4.99 up front. Project Mayhem sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Voodoo Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Project Mayhem against 4.6 for Voodoo Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Project Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 79% of Voodoo Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Mayhem ships an update every 2 days, Voodoo Detective every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Project Mayhem versus Voodoo Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject MayhemVoodoo Detective
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (28 ratings) — better4.6 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better79.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2899 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1.5 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYush Raj KapoorShort Sleeve Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Project Mayhem

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Voodoo Detective

All ratings99 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Project Mayhem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Voodoo Detective

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 🐛 Sound doesn't work
  • 🐛 Game doesn't load/freezes on startup
  • 🐛 Accidental tapping of detective for hints

Requested features

4 requests
  • More complex puzzles
  • Longer gameplay duration
  • Sequel or more content
  • More interactive scenarios or characters

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Project Mayhem

One-time2
  • Unlock 5 Better Hints$0.99
  • All Bonus Hints$1.99
None

Voodoo Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Project Mayhem free?
Project Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voodoo Detective free?
Voodoo Detective costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Project Mayhem or Voodoo Detective?
Project Mayhem is rated higher. Project Mayhem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Voodoo Detective averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Project Mayhem or Voodoo Detective have ads?
Neither Project Mayhem nor Voodoo Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Mayhem or Voodoo Detective?
Project Mayhem ships an update every 2 days, and Voodoo Detective every 10 days. Most recently, Project Mayhem was updated on October 9, 2026 and Voodoo Detective on October 22, 2026.

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