# Twin Mind vs Ghost Detective

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost Detective at none against Twin Mind's shown. Ghost Detective also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Twin Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twin Mind sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detective sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Twin Mind against 4.6 for Ghost Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459 and 983 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Twin Mind's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ghost Detective's.

Twin Mind ships an update every 9 months, Ghost Detective monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twin Mind | Ghost Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twin-mind-ghost/id1616684046/reviews) | [4.6 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 459 | **983** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 814 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Twin Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twin-mind-ghost/id1616684046)

Embark on a detective adventure to solve a mysterious murder case involving dark magic. Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover a fatal love triangle to save innocent lives. Explore bonus chapters and collectibles for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Detective story quests, Bonus chapter, Collectible items, Morphing objects, Bonus materials (art, music), Replayable puzzles and mini-games, Strategy guide

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging but relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good puzzles and storyline
- 👍 Well-laid-out graphics
- 👍 Bonus game is good
- 👍 Game is long and has lots to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Distracting ads interrupting gameplay
- 😞 Too dark, hard to see scenes
- 😞 Repetitive storylines and inventory items
- 😞 Lack of innovation
- 😞 Not worth the money for the price

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Tokens not transferring to phone
- 🐛 Tokens disappear when clicked
- 🐛 Hint button never appeared
- 🐛 Glitch: 3 tokens not accepted at phone booth
- 🐛 Stuck after hospital scene, character switch failed

**Requested features**

- More random surprises
- More creativity in gameplay
- New experiences, not the same formula


### Ghost Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149)

Play as a ghost detective to solve your own murder. Explore New Orleans, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover clues and identify your killer. Your choices influence the story in this supernatural crime mystery.

**Highlights:** Solve your own murder mystery, Find hidden objects, Solve puzzles, Explore New Orleans, Investigate clues, Story-driven gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Brilliant graphics and music
- 💡 Unique gameplay with hidden objects and match-3
- 🎁 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and loading issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression and incomplete story
- 🔍 Obscured or hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Difficult without using paid boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on startup
- Progress and save data being lost or reset
- Multipliers and boosters not working as intended
- Certain objects being impossible to find

**Requested features**

- More new cases and story content
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Community features like gifting and sharing
- Difficulty options for more casual or challenging play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twin Mind free?

Twin Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost Detective free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Twin Mind or Ghost Detective?

Twin Mind and Ghost Detective are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 459 and 983 ratings respectively.

### Do Twin Mind or Ghost Detective have ads?

Twin Mind shows ads; Ghost Detective does not.

### Which is updated more often, Twin Mind or Ghost Detective?

Twin Mind ships an update every 9 months, and Ghost Detective monthly. Most recently, Twin Mind was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ghost Detective on September 29, 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.*