# Get a Clue! (Notepad) vs Detective Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Get a Clue! (Notepad) at 100% against Detective Notes's 72%. Get a Clue! (Notepad) also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Get a Clue! (Notepad) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per year and Detective Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Get a Clue! (Notepad) | Detective Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-notes/id6466589007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **217** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keaton McClure](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671466362) | [Kyeong Cheon Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707501391) |

## 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 |


### Detective Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-notes/id6466589007)

Organize clues, suspects, and locations to solve mysteries. Customize your detective notebook for any game, adjust player counts, and keep your strategies private. Features include marker variety and multilingual support.

**Highlights:** Customizable setup for suspects, tools, and locations, Flexible player count adjustment, Private note customization, Variety of marker tools, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one solution for Clue
- 🚀 Makes Clue game more efficient
- 😍 Fun for playing with friends
- 👍 Great alternative to paper
- 😊 Fun for family game nights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reset button stopped working
- 🐛 App blocks for days
- 🐛 Custom settings don't work
- 🐛 Ads not closable
- 🐛 Error on start, unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button stopped working after update
- Application blocked for 3 days
- Custom setting does not work
- Ads are not closable, requires force close
- Error on main screen, cannot use app

**Requested features**

- Add numbering system for cells
- Allow multiple numbers per cell
- Add Harry Potter version rooms (9 rooms)
- Fix custom settings functionality
- Fix weapons and rooms category selection


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Detective Notes free?

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

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

Both Get a Clue! (Notepad) and Detective Notes show ads.

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