# Car Cops vs Flashback

The clearest difference is chart position: Flashback at #25 against Car Cops's unranked. Flashback also leads on ratings volume (171K vs 24K). Car Cops's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Cops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Car Cops against 4.6 for Flashback. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashback has 171K ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Car Cops's written reviews are positive against 47% of Flashback's.

Car Cops ships an update fortnightly, Flashback every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Cops | Flashback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cops/id1629425573/reviews) | **[4.6 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **171K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 512 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Cops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cops/id1629425573)

Become a vigilant officer tasked with inspecting vehicles for illegal items. Your mission is to ensure public safety by thoroughly searching for and confiscating any contraband found. Uphold the law and keep the roads clear of illicit goods.

**Highlights:** Vehicle inspection, Contraband detection, Law enforcement role-playing, Confiscation of illegal items, Public safety enforcement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🤢 Inappropriate content for young users
- 🤯 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a level
- Door to new room after day 90 does not open
- Crashes when unlocking new room

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve age-appropriateness of content
- Fix stability issues and bugs


### Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Adventure, #171 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

**Highlights:** Time control gameplay, Challenging clues, Hundreds of puzzles, Brain training, Unique scenarios, Logical IQ tests

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin the Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Limited Discount! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Golden Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Lucky Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Detective Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Rich Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Ultimate Package | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Levels can be too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completing
- Incorrect or unhelpful hints
- Inability to click on correct answers

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Expand level selection beyond 301
- Meaningful use for in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Cops free?

Car Cops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Cops or Flashback?

Flashback is rated higher. Car Cops averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Flashback averages 4.6 from 171K ratings.

### Do Car Cops or Flashback have ads?

Both Car Cops and Flashback show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Cops or Flashback?

Car Cops ships an update fortnightly, and Flashback every 4 weeks. Most recently, Car Cops was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flashback on October 1, 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.*