# Firefly vs Methods

Firefly and Methods both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Methods's written reviews are positive against 60% of Firefly's. Methods also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Firefly's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Firefly costs $2.99 and Methods $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Methods holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Firefly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Methods's.

Firefly ships an update every 3 months, Methods fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefly | Methods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefly-the-witching-hour/id6444293934/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 79 MB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gray Matter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653652944) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefly-the-witching-hour/id6444293934)

Engage in a real-time text-based adventure where you guide a stranded individual through a dangerous, mysterious forest. Your communication choices directly impact their survival and sanity as you uncover a dark mystery.

**Highlights:** Real-time communication with a character, Interactive narrative choices, Mystery and suspense gameplay, Escape room elements, Atmospheric setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Methods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950)

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve cases. This is the first part of a series, featuring 20 chapters of a compelling storyline and interactive crime scenes.

**Highlights:** Interactive crime scenes, Multiple-choice puzzles, Intriguing storyline, Original soundtrack, Distinctive artwork, 20 Chapters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefly free?

Firefly costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Methods free?

Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Firefly or Methods?

Methods is rated higher. Firefly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Methods averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Firefly or Methods have ads?

Neither Firefly nor Methods shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firefly or Methods?

Firefly ships an update every 3 months, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, Firefly was updated on October 14, 2026 and Methods on October 23, 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.*