Comparison

Dream Detective vs ReverseMath

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dream Detective

Solve mysteries and uncover secrets by merging items in a captivating puzzle adventure. Restore a forgotten academy, organize its halls, and follow a detective's quest through dreams. Enjoy a stress-free experience with dynamic events and narrative challenges.

Highlights
  • Merge items to solve puzzles
  • Uncover academy mysteries
  • Organize and decorate academy halls
  • Follow a narrative adventure
  • Engage in dynamic events
  • Stress-free gameplay
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"Dream Detective: A Casual Puzzle Adventure with a Twist of Merging and Mystery" Embark on an innovative puzzle-solving quest with "Dream Detective: Merge Game" — a unique casual puzzle adventure that seamlessly blends the joy of merging gameplay with the intrigue of object-finding. At the heart of this game lies the enigmatic Detective Academy, where players are tasked with solving mysteries that have remained hidden for ages. Immerse yourself in a world where each merge takes you closer to unveiling secrets and elevating your detective skills to new heights. Start your enthralling journey through dreams today, filled with unexpected twists and captivating challenges! Game Highlights: Intriguing Exploration: Venture through the forgotten halls of the Detective Academy and solve the mysteries to restore its legacy. Creative Merging: With thousands of items to merge and evolve, embrace the satisfaction of progress as you complete objectives and discover new aspects of gameplay. Stress-Free Relaxation: Dive into a game where the fun never stops, free from the pressures of grinding or pay-to-win mechanics. Decorative Gameplay: Take pride in organizing and adorning the academy, unlocking courses designed to foster the sharpest detective minds. Dynamic Events: Engage in an array of continuous events, thematic adventures, and seasonal festivities that keep the game lively. Narrative Adventure: Follow the story of the renowned detective Nini, who, guided by a letter from her grandfather, finds the once-celebrated Detective Academy. Amidst the cobwebs and echoes of the past, she embarks on a quest to find her grandfather, unveiling a series of conundrums that lead her deeper into the academy's history with every clue pieced together.

About

ReverseMath

Engage your mind with daily math puzzles and logic challenges. Fill in the blanks to solve equations, compete with friends in live battles, and track your progress across various game modes. It's a quick, fun way to sharpen your arithmetic skills.

Highlights
  • Daily brain teasers
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Survival)
  • Live multiplayer battles
  • Streak tracking and leaderboards
  • Hint and undo options
  • Light and dark mode
  • 15 language support
Features
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The daily brain game. Fill the blanks. Hit the target. _ × _ − _ + _ = 37 Numbers: 5, 7, 11, 13 ReverseMath is a math puzzle game and brain teaser you can play in a minute. Place each number once so the equation comes out right, with real math rules (× and ÷ before + and −). Quick to learn, hard to put down. Free to play, no sign-up. A NEW BRAIN TEASER EVERY DAY The Daily: 5 puzzles, 3 hearts, the same for everyone. A wrong answer costs a heart, so think before you tap. Solve at least one puzzle to keep your streak, and see where you rank on today's leaderboard. Out of hearts? Take one more try. BEAT YOUR BEST Classic: five puzzles in four levels, from Novice to Genius. No rush, no countdown: every game shows your best time to beat. Wrong answers add seconds. HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE? Survival: start with a short clock and earn time with every puzzle you solve. The harder the puzzle, the more time you win. Go as far as you can. PLAY TOGETHER, LIVE Start a Live Battle and share the code. Everyone in the room plays the same puzzles at the same time, and the results appear the moment time runs out. Friends can join from the app or right in the browser. BATTLE YOUR FRIENDS ANY TIME Prefer your own pace? Start a battle and send a friend the code. They play the same puzzles whenever they like, you hear when someone beats your score, and you can ask for a rematch. GROW YOUR GAME • Streaks that reward showing up every day • Levels and your best times for every mode • Share your result without spoilers: your time and score, never the answers • Light and dark mode, 15 languages • A daily reminder so you never miss a day NO SIGN-UP, NO FUSS Open it, pick a mode, play. A hint or undo is there when you are stuck. Perfect for fans of brain games, brain teasers, math puzzle games, number puzzles, logic puzzles and arithmetic challenges. Can you beat your best today? Free to play. Terms: https://www.reversemathpuzzle.com/tos/

Screenshots

Dream Detective4 screens
ReverseMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReverseMath at 5.0 against Dream Detective's 4.3. ReverseMath also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Dream Detective's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dream Detective sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ReverseMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReverseMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Detective has 134 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dream Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, ReverseMath every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dream Detective versus ReverseMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream DetectiveReverseMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (134 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size455 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentury Games Pte. Ltd.Ajay Shrestha

Customer experience

Dream Detective

All ratings131 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative61.2%

ReverseMath

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dream Detective

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 闪退 (crashes)
  • Game keeps crashing
  • Cannot get to the tap anywhere part
  • Old data is gone after re-downloading
  • Mini game with arrows has disappeared
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  • Mini game no longer appears
  • Cannot find handles or lone handles

Requested features

9 requests
  • Bring back the old hidden object game
  • Make another app with the old game
  • Add more areas or updates
  • Make events easier to complete
  • Clarify event recurrence
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  • Develop the game more actively
  • Create a wiki/fandom for help
  • Bring back the mini game with arrows
  • Add more variety to mini games

ReverseMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dream Detective

One-time10
  • Gems Pack 1$0.99
  • Special Offer 02$0.99
  • Special Offer 07$1.99
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  • Special Offer 03$2.99
  • Gems Pack 2$3.99
  • Special Offer 04$3.99
  • Special Offer 18$3.99
  • Special Offer 08$5.99
  • Gems Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Offer 05$9.99
5 purchases

ReverseMath

One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • 700 Coins$3.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 2500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Dream Detective free?
Dream Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReverseMath free?
ReverseMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dream Detective or ReverseMath?
ReverseMath is rated higher. Dream Detective averages 4.3 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while ReverseMath averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dream Detective or ReverseMath have ads?
Both Dream Detective and ReverseMath show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dream Detective or ReverseMath?
Dream Detective ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReverseMath every 9 days. Most recently, Dream Detective was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReverseMath on November 5, 2026.

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