# Clued Up vs Deduce

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deduce at 100% against Clued Up's 39%. Deduce also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Clued Up's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clued Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and Deduce sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deduce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clued Up has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Clued Up's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deduce's.

Clued Up ships an update every 5 months, Deduce every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clued Up | Deduce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clued-up-board-game-solver/id497840918/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id6745759798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Mark Mainwood](https://appshunter.io/developer/769006329) |

## What reviewers say

### Clued Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clued-up-board-game-solver/id497840918)

This app acts as an unofficial companion for the classic deduction game. It transforms your notes into a clear table, showing card ownership, suggestions, and likelihood of cards being in the envelope. It can also automatically deduce card locations, helping you win.

**Highlights:** Smart scorecard for Clue, Automatic card deduction, Supports numerous Clue editions, Customizable card sets, Cloud storage for custom editions, Visual card status indicators

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View Located Cards | $3.49 | per year |
| Solve Cards For This Game | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful companion app
- 🚀 Makes the game easier to play
- 💡 Useful for keeping track of potential cards
- 👍 Great app for Cluedo dominance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes during gameplay
- 🔧 Lacks necessary features
- 🔧 Deductions not always accurate
- 🔧 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect card counts for 2-player mode
- Inability to undo mistakes
- Glitches with card selection and display
- Inconsistencies between iPad and iPhone versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/override app's deductions
- Option to take notes separately from the app
- Mechanism to change player questioning order
- Feature to mark revealed cards from other players
- Support for custom card sets


### Deduce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id6745759798)

Engage your mind with daily logic puzzles designed for all skill levels. Explore a vast archive of handcrafted challenges, with themed packs available for purchase. Enjoy a distraction-free experience focused purely on gameplay.

**Highlights:** Three daily puzzles (Easy, Medium, Hard), Instant access to over 100 puzzles, Themed puzzle packs (free and paid), In-app tutorial and strategy guide, Handcrafted puzzles with unique solutions, Ad-free, timer-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kids' Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just + and x 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mixed Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just + and > 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just x and > 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Access Archives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Hard Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clued Up free?

Clued Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deduce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clued Up or Deduce?

Deduce is rated higher. Clued Up averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Deduce averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clued Up or Deduce have ads?

Clued Up shows ads; Deduce does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clued Up or Deduce?

Clued Up ships an update every 5 months, and Deduce every 8 months. Most recently, Clued Up was updated on October 15, 2026 and Deduce on October 11, 2026.

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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.*