# Detective Katy vs Tropic Trouble 2

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Katy at 4.6 against Tropic Trouble 2's 4.2. Detective Katy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (180 vs 60). Tropic Trouble 2's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Tropic Trouble 2 sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Katy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Detective Katy's written reviews are positive against 62% of Tropic Trouble 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, Tropic Trouble 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Katy | Tropic Trouble 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** | [4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-trouble-2/id1666673652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 371 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) | [Qublix](https://appshunter.io/developer/597486104) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


### Tropic Trouble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-trouble-2/id1666673652)

Embark on a casual match-3 puzzle adventure to build a tropical island paradise. Engage in team events, compete in challenges, and decorate your island with new features. Enjoy new levels and quests designed to boost your brainpower.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Island building and decoration, Team Chest events, Parrot Dash competitive events, New quests and levels, Tournament of Champions

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Sale 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 7 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 8 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale 8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale 9 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and details
- 🧠 Helps brain work
- 😌 Relaxing and easy to understand
- 👍 Good sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes
- 🐛 App closes after ads
- 🐛 Game quits unexpectedly
- 🐛 Game shuts down randomly
- 🐛 Game kicks out often

**Reported bugs**

- Game gone after update
- App closes after watching ad
- Game lost after ad
- Game kicks out often
- Game goes back to main screen

**Requested features**

- Fix game crashing issues
- Fix game quitting issues
- Fix game shutting down issues
- Fix game kicking out issues
- Fix game returning to main screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Katy free?

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

### Is Tropic Trouble 2 free?

Tropic Trouble 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detective Katy or Tropic Trouble 2?

Detective Katy is rated higher. Detective Katy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Tropic Trouble 2 averages 4.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do Detective Katy or Tropic Trouble 2 have ads?

Both Detective Katy and Tropic Trouble 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Katy or Tropic Trouble 2?

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tropic Trouble 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Detective Katy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tropic Trouble 2 on October 21, 2026.

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