Comparison

Methods vs Pink Penguin

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

Head to head
About

Methods

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
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The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution. And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20. Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals. The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime. Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods! Who...will become the world's number one detective? Yours, The Game-master Key features ■ Very Positive in Steam ■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes ■ Contains 20 Chapters ■ Original soundtrack ■ intriguing storyline ■ Distinctive artwork ■ Independent developer Twitter: Methods_Official Instagram: methodsvn https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

About

Pink Penguin

Embark on a retro puzzle adventure with a charming penguin through handcrafted levels inspired by classic '90s games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads, featuring catchy 8-bit music and pixel art.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted retro puzzle levels
  • 8-bit music and pixel art
  • Offline play supported
  • No in-app purchases
  • No intrusive ads
  • New levels added regularly
Features
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Featuring handcrafted levels inspired by the legendary Pokémon Ice Path, Pink Penguin takes retro puzzle gaming to the next level. A “retro puzzle that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face” (AppAdvice), Pink Penguin is a nostalgic cocktail of hero-journey gaming, merging catchy 8-bit tunes with impeccable retro 2D pixel design. With no in-app purchases or intrusive pop-ups, enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted puzzle-solving fun leading the lovable and cute Pink Penguin from one snowy landscape to the next. Plus, with fully offline play available and new levels constantly being added, there’s no limit to your Pink Penguin problem-solving adventures. Download today and relive ‘90s retro gaming at its very best!

Screenshots

Methods4 screens
Pink Penguin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Methods at fortnightly against Pink Penguin's every 4 months. Methods also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Pink Penguin's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pink Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Methods's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pink Penguin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Methods ships an update fortnightly, Pink Penguin every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Methods versus Pink Penguin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMethodsPink Penguin
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size744 MB102 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperErabit StudiosMaciej Zak

Customer experience

Methods

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pink Penguin

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Methods

No in-app purchases

None

Pink Penguin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Methods free?
Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pink Penguin free?
Pink Penguin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Methods or Pink Penguin?
Pink Penguin is rated higher. Methods averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pink Penguin averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Methods or Pink Penguin have ads?
Neither Methods nor Pink Penguin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Methods or Pink Penguin?
Methods ships an update fortnightly, and Pink Penguin every 4 months. Most recently, Methods was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pink Penguin on July 6, 2026.

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