McPixel Lite vs Detective Lawrence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McPixel Lite
Guide a hero through short, challenging levels in a retro point-and-click adventure. Prevent disasters within a strict 20-second time limit by strategically using available tools. It's a race against time to save the day!
- Point-and-click gameplay
- Short, challenging levels
- Timed challenges (20 seconds)
- Use tools to prevent explosions
- Retro graphics
Read full descriptionHide full description
McPixel is a save-the-day guy that you guide through short challenges in an oldschool point'n'click fashion. The goal in each challenge is to prevent stuff from blowing up using available tools! You have only 20 seconds to save the day! Think quick!
Detective Lawrence
Embark on a cosmic mystery adventure as a detective investigating a scientist's strange disappearance. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and explore an atmospheric mansion filled with otherworldly clues. This game blends detective fiction with Lovecraftian horror for a thrilling experience.
- Classic adventure gameplay
- Challenging puzzles
- Hidden mini-games
- Lovecraftian mystery story
- Hint system
- Atmospheric pixel art
Read full descriptionHide full description
Step into a world of shadows, science, and secrets. In Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine, a single letter sets in motion a journey that will test your logic, your courage and your grasp on reality itself. You are Detective Lawrence, called to a secluded manor by your old friend Edward, a brilliant scientist who claims to have completed a device that will change the world. But when you arrive, nothing is as it should be. The house is silent. The staff are missing. And what little remains points to something... otherworldly. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden mysteries, and discover secret mini-games scattered throughout the mansion. Each room holds a clue, each discovery brings you closer to a truth perhaps best left buried. Features: - Classic adventure gameplay - Challenging puzzles and interactive objects - Hidden mini-games and optional secrets to find - A mysterious story blending detective fiction with Lovecraftian atmosphere - All texts translated in 8 languages - Clever hint system to help you when you're stuck - Atmospheric pixel art with immersive sound design Whether you're a fan of detective stories, mystery games, or strange tales from beyond, Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine offers a thrilling experience you won’t soon forget. Are you ready to uncover what should have stayed hidden?
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Detective Lawrence at 4.9 against McPixel Lite's 4.2. Detective Lawrence also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). McPixel Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Detective Lawrence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. McPixel Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Detective Lawrence holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Lawrence has 46 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of McPixel Lite's written reviews are positive against 93% of Detective Lawrence's.
McPixel Lite ships an update every 27 months, Detective Lawrence every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McPixel Lite | Detective Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (9 ratings) | 4.9 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | Sos | Francesco Mendogni |
Customer experience
McPixel Lite
Detective Lawrence
Bugs and requests
McPixel Lite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or black screens
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Optimization for newer devices
- Reduced price for full version
Detective Lawrence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McPixel Lite
No in-app purchases
Detective Lawrence
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is McPixel Lite free?
Is Detective Lawrence free?
Which has better reviews, McPixel Lite or Detective Lawrence?
Do McPixel Lite or Detective Lawrence have ads?
Which is updated more often, McPixel Lite or Detective Lawrence?
Other comparisons
