# Sherlock ULTRA vs Clue Master

Sherlock ULTRA and Clue Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 27% of Clue Master's. Sherlock ULTRA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and ads (none vs shown). Clue Master's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Clue Master is free to download; Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99 up front. Clue Master sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Sherlock ULTRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sherlock ULTRA against 4.6 for Clue Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue Master has 28K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 27% of Clue Master's.

Sherlock ULTRA ships an update every 12 months, Clue Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlock ULTRA | Clue Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-ultra/id616119868/reviews)** | [4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 7 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Everett Kaser Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/383644089) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Sherlock ULTRA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-ultra/id616119868)

Engage your deductive reasoning with a digital logic puzzle game. Solve intricate 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 grids by deciphering graphical clues to determine the exact placement of images. With thousands of unique puzzles, it offers endless brain-training challenges.

**Highlights:** Logic grid puzzles, Graphical clue system, Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6), Thousands of unique puzzles, Deductive reasoning challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent logic and brain training
- ⏳ Long-time fan favorite
- ✨ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👴 Nostalgic appeal
- 👍 Simple yet challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📉 Game freezes
- 🖱️ Touch interface issues
- 💸 In-app purchases required
- 🖼️ Archaic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~100 puzzles, requires reinstall
- App crashes when loading certain puzzle sizes (4x4, 5x5)
- App crashes when moving to another puzzle
- Game crashes around puzzle 676
- App won't load or closes immediately

**Requested features**

- List of characters (Sherlock, Watson, etc.)
- Improved graphics (optional)
- More puzzle games from developer
- Moriarty game on iOS
- More varied tile sets and clue variety


### Clue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in challenging logic puzzles and brain games to solve mysteries, identify criminals, and uncover secrets. Navigate complex relationships and gather clues to bring justice.

**Highlights:** Immersive logic puzzles, Navigate betrayal and loyalty, Heart-pounding mysteries, Strategic clue gathering, Intense crime-solving missions, Diverse gameplay inspired by IQ tests, Captivating storyline and characters

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Escape Room Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Open all gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ingot Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Investigator Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent no ads pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock's Toolkit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent No-Ads | $10.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack (60 days) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🏙️ Enjoyable town-building feature
- 👍 Minimal ads at lower levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ad-removal subscription
- 🐛 Incorrect or misleading clues
- 🔁 Repetitive levels after a certain point
- 📢 Excessive ads, especially at higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing neighbor/criminal logic

**Reported bugs**

- Random tab openings leading to other websites
- Difficulty level drops significantly after certain levels
- Inconsistent behavior of innocent/criminal indicators

**Requested features**

- More varied and randomly generated puzzles
- Permanent ad-removal option
- Better feedback/scoring for perfect puzzle completion
- Improved tutorial and clue explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlock ULTRA free?

Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clue Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sherlock ULTRA or Clue Master?

Sherlock ULTRA is rated higher. Sherlock ULTRA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Clue Master averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.

### Do Sherlock ULTRA or Clue Master have ads?

Clue Master shows ads; Sherlock ULTRA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sherlock ULTRA or Clue Master?

Sherlock ULTRA ships an update every 12 months, and Clue Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sherlock ULTRA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clue Master on November 1, 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.*