# Unsolved Case vs The Window

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Window at 100% against Unsolved Case's 17%. The Window also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Unsolved Case's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (176 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unsolved Case sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Window asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Window holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsolved Case has 176 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Unsolved Case's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Window's.

Unsolved Case ships an update every 5 weeks, The Window every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unsolved Case | The Window |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-episode-3-f2p/id6444520009/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-window/id6743770885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 511 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Neffico LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804443407) |

## What reviewers say

### Unsolved Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-episode-3-f2p/id6444520009)

Step into the shoes of a detective to unravel a complex case following a devastating explosion. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and make choices that shape the investigation's outcome. This free episode is part of a larger detective series.

**Highlights:** Enticing story with plot twists, Episodic crime scene investigation, Player choices affect the plot, Hidden object finding, Solve challenging criminal cases, Earn achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Your Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints+Skips for 1 Game | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle 1 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent games overall
- 👍 Good graphics and details
- 👍 Amazing customer service
- 👍 Free to play option
- 👍 Puzzles are fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unplayable at certain points
- 🐛 Badly coded
- 🐛 Tedious hidden object scenes
- 🐛 Instructions for mini-games are bad

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after solving boiler room mini-game
- Crashes after solving spinner puzzle
- Crashes when completing steel mill door puzzle
- Game boots out during locked room spinner puzzle
- Missing one bar to find at the beginning

**Requested features**

- Improve mini-game instructions
- Rewrite storyline for better flow
- Make game episodes longer
- Reduce cost of mini-games
- Fix bugs and glitches


### The Window

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-window/id6743770885)

Experience a unique narrative adventure where your choices directly influence the unfolding story and lead to various endings. This game offers immersive, text-based gameplay with branching paths.

**Highlights:** Text-based adventure gameplay, Choice-driven narrative, Multiple story branches, Unique outcomes, Immersive storytelling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unsolved Case free?

Unsolved Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Window free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unsolved Case or The Window?

The Window is rated higher. Unsolved Case averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while The Window averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Unsolved Case or The Window have ads?

Unsolved Case shows ads; The Window does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unsolved Case or The Window?

Unsolved Case ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Window every 6 months. Most recently, Unsolved Case was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Window on October 30, 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.*