# Dune vs Clue

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dune at every 5 days against Clue's every 2 months. Dune also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 59%). Clue's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $10.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dune costs $10.99 and Clue $4.99 up front. Dune sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clue sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dune against 4.8 for Clue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Dune's written reviews are positive against 59% of Clue's.

Dune ships an update every 5 days, Clue every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune | Clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6447357776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #24 |
| Size | 804 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Marmalade Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Board, #70 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in strategic warfare and political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis. This award-winning board game adaptation blends deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Compete against AI, other players online, or face unique challenges and rotating game modes.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Worker placement strategy, Online multiplayer, Local AI battles, Unique challenges, Rotating Skirmish Mode, Achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Immortality | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Uprising | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful implementation
- 💪 Challenging AI
- 🕹️ Great digital adaptation of the board game
- 🕰️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Obtrusive DRM
- 🕹️ No local multiplayer/pass-and-play
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Slow reloading when switching between app and game
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing card details

**Reported bugs**

- Intrigue card issues
- Inconsistent login credentials
- Notification problems
- Victory points reset bug

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Pass and play mode
- Ability to choose leaders
- Expand card detail visibility


### Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6447357776)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Board, #46 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the classic murder mystery board game digitally. Gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the crime. Offers multiple game modes for solo or multiplayer play.

**Highlights:** Digital board game adaptation, Gather evidence, Interrogate suspects, Solve murder mysteries, Classic and new game modes, AI and global multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Adder Green | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Mustard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Plum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder White | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Scarlet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder CaseFile Revisited | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines White | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tropical Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Resort Crime Scene | $4.99 | one-time |
| Winter Ball Records | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Records | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noir Crime Scene Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines Crime Scene | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Character Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| WhisperingPines Character Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Resort Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| PolarStation Crime SceneBundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Edition Character Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $25.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $27.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
- 👍 Variety of game modes and options
- 🎨 Enjoyable character designs
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕵️‍♀️ Challenging detective elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📃 Small and hard-to-read clue sheet
- 🕹️ AI opponents not challenging enough
- 💰 Expensive DLC
- 🔀 Character token movement issues

**Reported bugs**

- Clue card progress not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing on certain actions
- Incorrect character starting positions
- Ability to make illegal moves not prevented
- Online matchmaking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Pass and play multiplayer mode
- Ability to customize player name
- Larger clue sheet with zoom option
- Improved tracking of completed goals/tasks
- More diverse character selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dune free?

Dune costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Clue free?

Clue costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dune or Clue?

Dune is rated higher. Dune averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Clue averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Dune or Clue have ads?

Neither Dune nor Clue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dune or Clue?

Dune ships an update every 5 days, and Clue every 2 months. Most recently, Dune was updated on October 21, 2026 and Clue on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dune or Clue?

Dune currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Clue at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*