Comparison

Methods vs Golfish

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

Golfish

Features
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Spit water to move as a round fish in this cute minigolf puzzle adventure! Use clever movement, smart timing, and the help of adorable sea creatures to overcome obstacles and explore a charming world full of personality. Sea Creatures That Lend a Fin! Bounce on jellyfish, get carried by crabs, and let mighty whales blast you across the water. These adorable marine animals are not just part of the world, they are part of the puzzle. Learn how each creature works and use them to reach new places! Over 100 Levels of Watery Challenges! Take on a growing journey of handcrafted puzzles testing your problem-solving ability. Earn stars for optimal playthroughs, just watch out for the water not to run out! Customize Your Fishy Hero! Unlock different looks and make your little fish truly your own with 25 unique skins and 8 effects to choose from! Whether you want your fish to look cute, silly or stylish, we have that in stock! Convenient gameplay Enjoy dynamic camera support and a wide range of gameplay settings!

Screenshots

Methods4 screens
Golfish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Golfish at Free against Methods's $2.99. Golfish also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Methods's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

Golfish is free to download; Methods costs $2.99 up front. Golfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Methods asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Methods ships an update fortnightly, Golfish every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Methods versus Golfish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMethodsGolfish
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size744 MB514 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperErabit StudiosREVULO GAMES SP Z O O

In-app purchases

None

Methods

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Golfish

One-time1
  • Golfish Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Methods free?
Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golfish free?
Golfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Methods or Golfish have ads?
Neither Methods nor Golfish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Methods or Golfish?
Methods ships an update fortnightly, and Golfish every 3 days. Most recently, Methods was updated on November 3, 2026 and Golfish on November 5, 2026.

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