# Voodoo Detective vs Methods 3

The clearest difference is ads: Voodoo Detective at none against Methods 3's shown. Voodoo Detective also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (99 vs 3). Methods 3's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Voodoo Detective costs $4.99 and Methods 3 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Methods 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voodoo Detective has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voodoo Detective ships an update every 10 days, Methods 3 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voodoo Detective | Methods 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voodoo-detective/id1583320859/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-3-the-invisible-man/id6502622226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| 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)

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 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-3-the-invisible-man/id6502622226)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve mysteries. This is the third installment in a series, continuing a deadly detective competition with a substantial cash prize for the winner.

**Highlights:** Interactive crime scenes, Multiple-choice investigation, Intriguing storyline, Distinctive artwork, Original soundtrack, Crime competition narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voodoo Detective free?

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

### Is Methods 3 free?

Methods 3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voodoo Detective or Methods 3?

Methods 3 is rated higher. Voodoo Detective averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Methods 3 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Voodoo Detective or Methods 3 have ads?

Methods 3 shows ads; Voodoo Detective does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voodoo Detective or Methods 3?

Voodoo Detective ships an update every 10 days, and Methods 3 every 6 months. Most recently, Voodoo Detective was updated on November 11, 2026 and Methods 3 on November 12, 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.*