Yesterday vs Voodoo Detective
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yesterday
Investigate a series of mysterious murders in New York as an NGO volunteer and an amnesiac. Uncover a twisted plot filled with unexpected twists and references to popular culture. This noir thriller features a unique visual style and immersive soundtrack.
- Adult noir thriller storyline
- Unique visual style (game, movie, comic mix)
- Innovative blow-up interface
- Help system with hotspot marker and hints
- Rich musical score
- Movie, series, game, music, novel references
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The first thriller by the indie studio that created the million-selling RUNAWAY saga! A psycho is killing beggars alive in New York. A Y-shaped scar forms in the hands of seemingly unrelated people. The press and the media just don't care, so Henry White, a young NGO volunteer, will be the first to investigate the crimes with his friend Cooper. They are two of the three playable characters in Yesterday, the third being none other than the enigmatic John Yesterday, who is dragged into this twisted plot after his memory is completely wiped. How far will you go to find out who John Yesterday is? FEATURES ● An adult, noir thriller full of unexpected twists and turns. ● A magnificient visual style that mixes videogames, movies and comics. ● An innovative interface based on innumerable blow-ups. A perfect game for your tablet! ● Useful and well-designed help for players, via a hotspot marker and text hints. ● A rich musical score that not only fits but also enhances the story. ● A storyline full of discrete references and tributes to movies, series, games, music and novels. ● Included languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian. PRESS QUOTES "An experience you'll be unlikely to forget." - Joystiq "With all the polish of a major, mainstream release, Yesterday is not a game to be missed." - Gamezebo IMPORTANT NOTE Compatible only with iPhone 4, iPod 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, new iPad. Minimum required : iOS 5. You should update your OS to enjoy the game. ------------------------------- About Pendulo Studios ------------------------------ pendulo-studios.com facebook.com/pendulostudios twitter.com/pendulostudios ------------------------------ About Numeric Pipeline ------------------------------ http://numeric-pipeline.com
Voodoo Detective
Embark on a point-and-click adventure in a Voodoo-infused island town. Unravel a profound mystery involving a woman with no past, where local culture clashes with corruption and chain stores. Solve the case as a detective in this noir-inspired narrative.
- Monkey Island inspired point-and-click gameplay
- Rich story with whimsy and intrigue
- Hand-drawn backgrounds and animations
- High definition graphics
- Prominent voice talent
- Original soundtrack by Peter McConnell
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If you're looking for adventure, you will find it in Voodoo Detective! New Ginen: a small island town steeped in rich Voodoo culture, overrun by chain stores, infested with privileged tourists. Where local color and colonial corruption clash in a desperate battle for survival. Against this fascinating backdrop we meet a mysterious woman with no past standing at the center of a drama so profound the threads of reality are threatening to unravel! Join Voodoo Detective on his latest case, where danger hides behind every dirty secret and each thrilling moment may be his last. It's time to don your fedora and trenchcoat, detective, you've got a mystery to solve! Features: - Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure! - A rich story full of whimsy and intrigue! - Hand-drawn backgrounds, animations, and user interface! - High definition graphics! - Prominent voice talent from games and films such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Diablo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Austin Powers, and many more! - A brilliant soundtrack recorded with live instruments composed by none other than Peter McConnell of Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Psychonauts fame!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Voodoo Detective at 4.6 against Yesterday's 2.7. Voodoo Detective also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 63%) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). Yesterday's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Yesterday costs $6.99 and Voodoo Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Voodoo Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Yesterday's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voodoo Detective's.
Yesterday ships an update every 3 weeks, Voodoo Detective every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yesterday | Voodoo Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (44 ratings) | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | Numeric Pipeline | Short Sleeve Studio, LLC |
Customer experience
Yesterday
Voodoo Detective
User reviews
Yesterday
From 44 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great story and gameplay
- 👍 Interesting characters and dark humor
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 💡 Multiple endings to discover
- 👍 Intuitive point-and-click controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional audio issues and crashes
- ⏱️ Relatively short game length
- 🔍 Puzzles can be trial-and-error at times
- 🔍 Some hotspot detection issues on smaller screens
Voodoo Detective
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great writing and story
- 👍 Excellent voice acting
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Humorous dialogue and characters
Room to improve
- 💰 Too short for the price
- 💰 Perceived as expensive
- 🧩 Puzzles can be too easy or too hard
- 🤷♂️ Gameplay relies heavily on dialogue, less on puzzles
- 🤔 Some puzzles are too far-fetched
Bugs and requests
Yesterday
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes when selecting save slot
- Audio clipping and popping in cutscenes
- Unresponsive touch controls on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Longer story and more content
- Improved optimization for iPhone and older devices
- More challenging and logical puzzles
Voodoo Detective
Reported bugs
3 issues- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Game doesn't load/freezes on startup
- 🐛 Accidental tapping of detective for hints
Requested features
4 requests- More complex puzzles
- Longer gameplay duration
- Sequel or more content
- More interactive scenarios or characters
In-app purchases
Yesterday
No in-app purchases
Voodoo Detective
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Yesterday free?
Is Voodoo Detective free?
Which has better reviews, Yesterday or Voodoo Detective?
Do Yesterday or Voodoo Detective have ads?
Which is updated more often, Yesterday or Voodoo Detective?
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