# Ghost In The Mirror vs Methods

The clearest difference is update cadence: Methods at fortnightly against Ghost In The Mirror's every 6 months. Methods also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Ghost In The Mirror's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Ghost In The Mirror costs $3.99 and Methods $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ghost In The Mirror against 4.6 for Methods. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Ghost In The Mirror's written reviews are positive against 100% of Methods's.

Ghost In The Mirror ships an update every 6 months, Methods fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost In The Mirror | Methods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 70 MB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stefano Mazzotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546727173) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost In The Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802)

Embark on an episodic graphic adventure filled with humor, puzzles, and mystery. Guide characters through richly detailed 2D worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that shape the narrative. This game blends classic point-and-click elements with modern storytelling and a unique meta-narrative.

**Highlights:** Episodic graphic adventures, Storytelling and puzzles, Wild humor and fourth-wall breaks, 2D pixel-art exploration, Point-and-click gameplay, Choice-driven narrative, Original soundtrack and achievements

**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 Ghost In The Mirror free?

Ghost In The Mirror costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Methods free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost In The Mirror or Methods?

Methods is rated higher. Ghost In The Mirror averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Methods averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Ghost In The Mirror or Methods have ads?

Neither Ghost In The Mirror nor Methods shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost In The Mirror or Methods?

Ghost In The Mirror ships an update every 6 months, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, Ghost In The Mirror was updated on September 25, 2026 and Methods on September 10, 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.*