# Tangle Tower vs The Darkside Detective

Tangle Tower and The Darkside Detective both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Tangle Tower's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Darkside Detective's. Tangle Tower also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 48). The Darkside Detective's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tangle Tower costs $4.99 and The Darkside Detective $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tangle Tower against 4.9 for The Darkside Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Tangle Tower's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Darkside Detective's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangle Tower | The Darkside Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-tower/id1645719151/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-darkside-detective/id6473466126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#97** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 992 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SFB Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/930868204) | [Akupara Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221828441) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangle Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-tower/id1645719151)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Investigate a bizarre murder in a twisted mansion. Explore eerie gardens and a chilling crime scene, uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve unique puzzles. Can you reveal the secrets of Tangle Tower?

**Highlights:** Explore a twisted mansion, Discover curious clues, Interrogate peculiar suspects, Solve unique puzzles, Fully voiced and animated characters, Atmospheric orchestral soundtrack, Digitally painted environments

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and detailed art style
- 🎭 Excellent voice acting and character performances
- 🎵 Outstanding soundtrack and music
- 📖 Engaging and well-written storyline
- 🧩 Fun and satisfying puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Rushed and underdeveloped ending
- ❓ Unanswered plot questions and loose threads
- 📝 Excessive dialogue and conversation
- 🗺️ Linear gameplay with limited exploration freedom
- ⏰ Relatively short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/sound not working for some users
- Puzzle acceptance issues - won't accept correct answers
- Game stops working mid-playthrough
- Audio issues across multiple languages

**Requested features**

- Sequel or continuation of the Detective Grimoire series
- Difficulty level selection options
- In-game hint system
- Audio drama content between games
- Longer game with more content


### The Darkside Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-darkside-detective/id6473466126)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Puzzle, #148 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Investigate bizarre and dangerous cases in Twin Lakes City as a paranormal detective. Solve mysteries involving tentacles, zombies, and occult phenomena. This comedic serial adventure features bite-sized cases and witty puzzles.

**Highlights:** 9 paranormal micro cases, Comedic serial adventure, Point-and-click investigation, High definition pixels, Original music score

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangle Tower free?

Tangle Tower costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Darkside Detective free?

The Darkside Detective costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tangle Tower or The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective is rated higher. Tangle Tower averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while The Darkside Detective averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Tangle Tower or The Darkside Detective have ads?

Neither Tangle Tower nor The Darkside Detective shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Tangle Tower or The Darkside Detective?

Tangle Tower currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and The Darkside Detective at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*