# MASH Touch vs Clue

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MASH Touch at none against Clue's 10. MASH Touch also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (80% vs 59%). Clue's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs #70). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MASH Touch costs $0.99 and Clue $5.99 up front. Clue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MASH Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

MASH Touch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MASH Touch's written reviews are positive against 59% of Clue's.

MASH Touch ships an update every 2 months, Clue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MASH Touch | Clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash-touch/id310316214/reviews)** | [4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-classic-edition/id1150534552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#11** |
| Size | 85 MB | 832 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Albert Tam](https://appshunter.io/developer/310316217) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### MASH Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mash-touch/id310316214)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Relive the classic pencil and paper fortune-telling game with this digital version. It offers two distinct game modes and generates over a trillion unique, humorous stories about your future. Save your predictions and customize categories and characters for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** MASH Classic and MASH Square modes, Over 1 trillion unique stories, 44 questions, Spiral, number, or random predictions, Save stories, Custom categories and items

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to create custom categories
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 😊 Great for parties and sleepovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🔒 Inability to save stories
- 🔒 Limited options to share or export stories
- 💡 Desire for more categories and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to see results
- Inability to use certain features like the number 3
- Issues with the save button being cut off

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load stories
- Option to email or share stories
- More category options and customization
- Improved stability and reduced crashes


### Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-classic-edition/id1150534552)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Board, #13 Top Paid · Puzzle, #130 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of classic characters in this iconic murder mystery game. Explore a mansion in 3D, solve crimes with six suspects, six weapons, and nine rooms. Play against AI or challenge players worldwide online.

**Highlights:** Classic murder mystery gameplay, Iconic characters and rooms in 3D, Play against AI or online opponents, Private multiplayer for friends and family, Cross-platform multiplayer support, Online leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Snowy Peaks Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Masquerade Theme Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tropical Mystery Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Murder Express Theme | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Detective's Package | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Seamless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 🎨 Automated gameplay features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and bugs
- 🤖 AI plays too perfectly
- 🔒 Lack of account/progress sync
- 🚫 Limited character/board selection without purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing during multiplayer
- Incorrect auto-fills on final accusation
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Multiplayer lobby issues
- Inconsistent AI behavior

**Requested features**

- Randomized player starting positions
- Ability to mark revealed cards
- Expert mode with no auto-fills
- More game modes (speed, custom rules, etc.)
- Ability to chat with online players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MASH Touch free?

MASH Touch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clue free?

Clue costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MASH Touch or Clue?

MASH Touch is rated higher. MASH Touch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clue averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.

### Do MASH Touch or Clue have ads?

Neither MASH Touch nor Clue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MASH Touch or Clue?

MASH Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Clue monthly. Most recently, MASH Touch was updated on October 27, 2026 and Clue on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MASH Touch or Clue?

MASH Touch currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Clue at #11. 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.*