# Get a Clue! (Notepad) vs Clue

The clearest difference is price: Get a Clue! (Notepad) at Free against Clue's $4.99. Get a Clue! (Notepad) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Clue's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Get a Clue! (Notepad) is free to download; Clue costs $4.99 up front. Get a Clue! (Notepad) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per year and Clue sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Get a Clue! (Notepad) | Clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6447357776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 39 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keaton McClure](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671466362) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Get a Clue! (Notepad)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-a-clue-notepad/id1671466360)

This digital notepad helps you keep track of clues for the board game Clue or Cluedo. Customize your notes with icons, numbers, letters, or emojis, and personalize the app's appearance with various color themes. It supports multiple editions of the game and allows you to create and share custom editions.

**Highlights:** Digital detective notes for Clue/Cluedo, Icon, number, letter, and emoji note options, Customizable color schemes and themes, Support for multiple Clue/Cluedo editions, Create and share custom game editions, QR code and file sharing for custom editions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free (Yearly) | $1.39 | per year |
| Ad Free (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


### Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6447357776)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Board, #26 Top Paid · Puzzle, #177 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience the classic murder mystery board game digitally. Gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the crime. Offers multiple game modes for solo or multiplayer play.

**Highlights:** Digital board game adaptation, Gather evidence, Interrogate suspects, Solve murder mysteries, Classic and new game modes, AI and global multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Adder Green | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Mustard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Plum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder White | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Scarlet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder CaseFile Revisited | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines White | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tropical Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Resort Crime Scene | $4.99 | one-time |
| Winter Ball Records | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Records | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noir Crime Scene Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines Crime Scene | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Character Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| WhisperingPines Character Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Adder Resort Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Pines Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| PolarStation Crime SceneBundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Edition Character Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $25.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $27.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| Clue 2 Epic Crime Collection | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
- 👍 Variety of game modes and options
- 🎨 Enjoyable character designs
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕵️‍♀️ Challenging detective elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📃 Small and hard-to-read clue sheet
- 🕹️ AI opponents not challenging enough
- 💰 Expensive DLC
- 🔀 Character token movement issues

**Reported bugs**

- Clue card progress not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing on certain actions
- Incorrect character starting positions
- Ability to make illegal moves not prevented
- Online matchmaking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Pass and play multiplayer mode
- Ability to customize player name
- Larger clue sheet with zoom option
- Improved tracking of completed goals/tasks
- More diverse character selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Get a Clue! (Notepad) free?

Get a Clue! (Notepad) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clue free?

Clue costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Get a Clue! (Notepad) or Clue have ads?

Get a Clue! (Notepad) shows ads; Clue does not.

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