Comparison

Yesterday vs Voodoo Detective

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Yesterday4 screens
Voodoo Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yesterday costs $6.99 and Voodoo Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yesterday versus Voodoo Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYesterdayVoodoo Detective
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.7 (44 ratings)4.6 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4499 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB1.5 GB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperNumeric PipelineShort Sleeve Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Yesterday

All ratings44 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative32.5%

Voodoo Detective

All ratings99 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

Yesterday

From 44 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Yesterday

No in-app purchases

None

Voodoo Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yesterday free?
Yesterday costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voodoo Detective free?
Voodoo Detective costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yesterday or Voodoo Detective?
Voodoo Detective is rated higher. Yesterday averages 2.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Voodoo Detective averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Yesterday or Voodoo Detective have ads?
Neither Yesterday nor Voodoo Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yesterday or Voodoo Detective?
Yesterday ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voodoo Detective every 10 days. Most recently, Yesterday was updated on October 29, 2026 and Voodoo Detective on October 30, 2026.

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