# Sherlock ULTRA vs Einstein

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sherlock ULTRA at 82% against Einstein's 0%. Sherlock ULTRA also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). Einstein's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Einstein is free to download; Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sherlock ULTRA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sherlock ULTRA has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Einstein's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlock ULTRA | Einstein |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-ultra/id616119868/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-the-riddle/id6748315029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everett Kaser Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/383644089) | [Davide Sardei](https://appshunter.io/developer/668430430) |

## 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


### Einstein

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-the-riddle/id6748315029)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to solve complex riddles using deduction and critical thinking. Inspired by a classic brain teaser, it offers increasingly difficult levels with a clean interface and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Logic grid puzzles, Deductive reasoning, Classic riddle mechanics, Clean interface, No time limits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlock ULTRA free?

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

### Is Einstein free?

Einstein is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sherlock ULTRA or Einstein?

Sherlock ULTRA is rated higher. Sherlock ULTRA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Einstein averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sherlock ULTRA or Einstein have ads?

Einstein shows ads; Sherlock ULTRA does not.

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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.*