# Unsolved Case vs Stackyard

The clearest difference is rating: Stackyard at 5.0 against Unsolved Case's 4.4. Stackyard also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Unsolved Case's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unsolved Case sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Stackyard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stackyard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsolved Case has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, Stackyard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unsolved Case | Stackyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-hidden-clue-f2p/id1635735371/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackyard-crane-and-crate/id6808235876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1000 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Konstantin Gaptar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808235878) |

## What reviewers say

### Unsolved Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-hidden-clue-f2p/id1635735371)

Step into the shoes of a detective to solve a murder mystery. Explore crime scenes, find hidden objects, and interact with witnesses to uncover the truth. This free-to-play game challenges your investigative skills with puzzles and intrigue.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Crime investigation, Dynamic storytelling, Strategic witness interactions, Solve puzzles, Unravel mysteries

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Endless Skips for 1 Game | $8.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints for 1 Game | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints+Skips for 1 Game | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle 1 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game has potential
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay (when working)
- 👍 Free to play options exist
- 👍 Good story (when accessible)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏳ Very short game length
- 🤔 Puzzles lack clarity
- 🚫 Can't go back to rooms

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Some puzzles make no sense
- 🐛 Can't pick up diary monogram
- 🐛 Glitches with mini games
- 🐛 Persistent sound bug
- 🐛 Stuck on new games page

**Requested features**

- More explanation on puzzles
- More intuitive game design
- Ability to use coins for gem paths
- Fix the inability to go back to rooms
- Make the game more user-friendly


### Stackyard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackyard-crane-and-crate/id6808235876)

A fast-paced arcade game where you must strategically push falling crates to clear rows and match colors. Earn bonus points through combos and use power-ups to manage the increasingly rapid pace. Experience classic crate-stacking gameplay with modern twists.

**Highlights:** Push crates to clear rows, Match colors for bonus points, Chain combos for score multipliers, Six unique power-ups, Unlockable upgrades, Two distinct play modes: Run and Classic

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unsolved Case free?

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

### Is Stackyard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unsolved Case or Stackyard?

Stackyard is rated higher. Unsolved Case averages 4.4 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Stackyard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Unsolved Case or Stackyard have ads?

Both Unsolved Case and Stackyard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unsolved Case or Stackyard?

Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, and Stackyard every 3 days. Most recently, Unsolved Case was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stackyard on October 24, 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.*