# The Wild Case vs Crookhaven

The clearest difference is price: The Wild Case at Free against Crookhaven's $4.99. The Wild Case also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Crookhaven's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Wild Case is free to download; Crookhaven costs $4.99 up front. The Wild Case sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Crookhaven asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Wild Case holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 167 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of The Wild Case's written reviews are positive against 72% of Crookhaven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Wild Case ships an update every 2 months, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wild Case | Crookhaven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wild-case/id1553740403/reviews)** | [4.3 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 493 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Cheglakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404238437) | [Fire Maple Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446763739) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wild Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wild-case/id1553740403)

Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure to a remote village plagued by mysterious creatures. Investigate eerie phenomena, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences.

**Highlights:** 2D first-person point-and-click gameplay, Story-focused adventure, Solve puzzles, Interact with NPCs, Explore atmospheric settings, Offline gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock The Wild Case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Wild Case | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
- 🤔 Interesting story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
- 💡 Unique Russian setting

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Lack of hints/guidance
- 💰 Paid content model
- 🐛 Some technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain events
- Interaction issues with some objects
- Difficulty progressing due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Add more content/chapters
- Include hint system or walkthrough
- Improve translations and dialogue
- Optimize performance and stability


### Crookhaven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunt adventure, Decipher cryptic clues, Uncover lost pirate fortune, Explore a seaside town, Engage with intriguing characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🤔 Engaging puzzles and mysteries
- 🕹️ Fun and immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Lengthy and satisfying experience
- 🎮 Charming and nostalgic Fire Maple style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Overly large and confusing map
- 🔁 Repetitive fetch quests and back-and-forth
- 🤖 Obvious use of AI-generated art
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 💰 Expensive for an older-style point-and-click game

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues on launch
- Inventory item display glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to teleport between locations
- More intuitive map with location markers
- Clearer objectives and less backtracking
- Option to disable AI-generated art
- Improved performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wild Case free?

The Wild Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crookhaven free?

Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Wild Case or Crookhaven?

The Wild Case is rated higher. The Wild Case averages 4.6 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 167 ratings.

### Do The Wild Case or Crookhaven have ads?

Neither The Wild Case nor Crookhaven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Wild Case or Crookhaven?

The Wild Case ships an update every 2 months, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, The Wild Case was updated on September 22, 2026 and Crookhaven on September 25, 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.*