# Crime Scenes vs Crime Scene

The clearest difference is rating: Crime Scenes at 3.1 against Crime Scene's 2.0. Crime Scenes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 91 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crime Scenes sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Crime Scene sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crime Scenes holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crime Scenes has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Crime Scenes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crime Scene's.

Crime Scenes ships an update every 3 weeks, Crime Scene every 91 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crime Scenes | Crime Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scenes-hidden-unknown/id583058492/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 91 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## What reviewers say

### Crime Scenes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scenes-hidden-unknown/id583058492)

Become a detective leader and solve mysteries in a crime-ridden city. Explore dangerous locations, find hidden objects, and gather clues to expose criminals. Utilize your detective skills and bonuses to progress through challenging investigations.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Investigate crimes, Find clues, Expose criminals, Explore dangerous locations, Progress through locations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 52 real money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12600 gold money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 real money | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210 real money | $4.99 | one-time |
| 520 real money | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1250 real money | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics
- 🤔 Interesting mysteries
- 🤩 Fun to pass time
- ❤️ Love the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏳ Long loading times
- ❌ Items not registering
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Game crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Items not registering when tapped
- Game crashes frequently
- Loading screens freeze or take too long
- Energy not refilling
- No sound or music

**Requested features**

- Add new cases/missions
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve item registration
- Add sound/music
- Fix energy refill issue


### Crime Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints to help you, or purchase more if needed. Compete with friends through Game Center and be careful with your touches to maintain your score and time.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, In-app purchases for more hints, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crime Scenes free?

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

### Is Crime Scene free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crime Scenes or Crime Scene?

Crime Scenes is rated higher. Crime Scenes averages 3.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Crime Scene averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crime Scenes or Crime Scene have ads?

Crime Scene shows ads; Crime Scenes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crime Scenes or Crime Scene?

Crime Scenes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crime Scene every 91 months. Most recently, Crime Scenes was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crime Scene on October 24, 2026.

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