# Scream The Game vs Detective Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Notes at 4.7 against Scream The Game's 3.7. Detective Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 54%). Scream The Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scream The Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Detective Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 217 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Scream The Game's written reviews are positive against 72% of Detective Notes's.

Scream The Game ships an update every 6 months, Detective Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scream The Game | Detective Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145/reviews) | **[4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-notes/id6466589007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goliath BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/663801181) | [Kyeong Cheon Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707501391) |

## What reviewers say

### Scream The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145)

This app enhances a cooperative real-time board game by featuring Ghost Face's voice. Players must work together to complete game objectives before time runs out, while Ghost Face taunts and stalks them. The app offers adjustable difficulty and language settings for a more intense experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time cooperative gameplay, Interactive Ghost Face voice calls, Adjustable difficulty modes, Customizable language settings, Tense and fast-paced experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👻 Great Ghostface interactions
- 🎥 Exciting and fast-paced gameplay
- 🎉 Enjoyable for family and friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. Ghostface not calling, app crashing)
- 🕰️ Repetitive setup (having to re-enter player names/photos each game)
- 🔊 Volume/audio issues (quiet voice, missing sound effects)
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty (normal mode too easy, hard mode too hard)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Ghostface not calling at all in certain game modes
- Incorrect difficulty settings (normal/hard mode swapped)
- Issues with volume and audio playback

**Requested features**

- Save player profiles to avoid repeated setup
- Add more locations/interactions beyond just high school and Macher house
- Provide more customization options (e.g. timer, difficulty settings)
- Improve Ghostface's call frequency and threat variety


### Detective Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-notes/id6466589007)

Organize clues, suspects, and locations to solve mysteries. Customize your detective notebook for any game, adjust player counts, and keep your strategies private. Features include marker variety and multilingual support.

**Highlights:** Customizable setup for suspects, tools, and locations, Flexible player count adjustment, Private note customization, Variety of marker tools, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one solution for Clue
- 🚀 Makes Clue game more efficient
- 😍 Fun for playing with friends
- 👍 Great alternative to paper
- 😊 Fun for family game nights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reset button stopped working
- 🐛 App blocks for days
- 🐛 Custom settings don't work
- 🐛 Ads not closable
- 🐛 Error on start, unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button stopped working after update
- Application blocked for 3 days
- Custom setting does not work
- Ads are not closable, requires force close
- Error on main screen, cannot use app

**Requested features**

- Add numbering system for cells
- Allow multiple numbers per cell
- Add Harry Potter version rooms (9 rooms)
- Fix custom settings functionality
- Fix weapons and rooms category selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scream The Game free?

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

### Is Detective Notes free?

Detective Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scream The Game or Detective Notes?

Detective Notes is rated higher. Scream The Game averages 3.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Detective Notes averages 4.7 from 217 ratings.

### Do Scream The Game or Detective Notes have ads?

Detective Notes shows ads; Scream The Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scream The Game or Detective Notes?

Scream The Game ships an update every 6 months, and Detective Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scream The Game was updated on October 13, 2026 and Detective Notes on October 2, 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.*