# Voodoo Detective vs Methods

Voodoo Detective and Methods both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Methods's written reviews are positive against 78% of Voodoo Detective's. Methods also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Voodoo Detective's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 9) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Voodoo Detective costs $4.99 and Methods $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Voodoo Detective against 4.6 for Methods. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voodoo Detective has 98 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Voodoo Detective's written reviews are positive against 100% of Methods's.

Voodoo Detective ships an update every 10 days, Methods fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voodoo Detective | Methods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voodoo-detective/id1583320859/reviews) | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Short Sleeve Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583320861) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Voodoo Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voodoo-detective/id1583320859)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great writing and story
- 👍 Excellent voice acting
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Humorous dialogue and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too short for the price
- 💰 Perceived as expensive
- 🧩 Puzzles can be too easy or too hard
- 🤷‍♂️ Gameplay relies heavily on dialogue, less on puzzles
- 🤔 Some puzzles are too far-fetched

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More complex puzzles
- Longer gameplay duration
- Sequel or more content
- More interactive scenarios or characters


### Methods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950)

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve cases. This is the first part of a series, featuring 20 chapters of a compelling storyline and interactive crime scenes.

**Highlights:** Interactive crime scenes, Multiple-choice puzzles, Intriguing storyline, Original soundtrack, Distinctive artwork, 20 Chapters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voodoo Detective free?

Voodoo Detective costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Methods free?

Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voodoo Detective or Methods?

Voodoo Detective and Methods are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do Voodoo Detective or Methods have ads?

Neither Voodoo Detective nor Methods shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voodoo Detective or Methods?

Voodoo Detective ships an update every 10 days, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, Voodoo Detective was updated on September 21, 2026 and Methods on September 10, 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.*