Comparison

Detective Challenges vs Dream

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

Head to head

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One-tap neon endless runner

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About

Detective Challenges

Features

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Play as detective Sherlock Holmes, embarking on an adventure to track down criminals based on meager facts. You will really enjoy the challenges that require extremely quick judgment.

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Dream

Features

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Dream Runner is a fast, one-tap neon endless runner. Tap to jump, double-tap to leap higher, and sprint through evolving dream zones that shift color and intensity the further you go. Build combos with near-misses. Collect coins and rare dream shards. Unlock new looks in the Shop. Complete daily quests. Climb the Season Pass. A short, sharp arcade game — built for 30-second sessions or 30-minute marathons. FEATURES • One-button gameplay — easy to learn, hard to master • Five evolving zones with shifting colors and pace • Daily quests and Season Pass rewards • Combo multipliers up to ×8 with near-miss bonuses • Unlockable skins and dream-themed customization • Pause anytime, replay instantly No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just runs.

Screenshots

Detective Challenges3 screens

Dream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream at none against Detective Challenges's 4. Detective Challenges's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Detective Challenges sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Challenges ships an update daily, Dream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Detective Challenges versus Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Detective Challenges	Dream
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Daily — better	Every 2 weeks
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	75 MB	110 MB
Age rating	9+	4+
Developer	CONG NGUYEN	Emmanuel valmond

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Detective Challenges

One-time4

Nạp 20000 huy hiệu$0.99
Nạp 50000 huy hiệu$1.99
Nạp 80000 huy hiệu$2.99

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Nạp 150000 huy hiệu$3.99

None

Dream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective Challenges free?

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

Is Dream free?

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

Do Detective Challenges or Dream have ads?

Both Detective Challenges and Dream show ads.

Which is updated more often, Detective Challenges or Dream?

Detective Challenges ships an update daily, and Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, Detective Challenges was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dream on October 4, 2026.