# I'm Puzzled vs Clue Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I'm Puzzled at 74% against Clue Master's 27%. I'm Puzzled also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Clue Master's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 40) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clue Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. I'm Puzzled asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clue Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue Master has 28K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of I'm Puzzled's written reviews are positive against 27% of Clue Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

I'm Puzzled ships an update every 5 weeks, Clue Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Puzzled | Clue Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-puzzled/id6469458643/reviews) | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 230 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [I'm Puzzled Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712011115) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Puzzled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-puzzled/id6469458643)

Experience immersive outdoor escape room adventures in your city. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in a thrilling mystery that tests your problem-solving skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned escape room fans.

**Highlights:** Outdoor escape room events, City-based adventures, Immersive mystery experiences, Puzzles and clues, Problem-solving challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in challenging logic puzzles and brain games to solve mysteries, identify criminals, and uncover secrets. Navigate complex relationships and gather clues to bring justice.

**Highlights:** Immersive logic puzzles, Navigate betrayal and loyalty, Heart-pounding mysteries, Strategic clue gathering, Intense crime-solving missions, Diverse gameplay inspired by IQ tests, Captivating storyline and characters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock's Toolkit | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack (60 days) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles
- 🏙️ Enjoyable town-building feature
- 👍 Minimal ads at lower levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ad-removal subscription
- 🐛 Incorrect or misleading clues
- 🔁 Repetitive levels after a certain point
- 📢 Excessive ads, especially at higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing neighbor/criminal logic

**Reported bugs**

- Random tab openings leading to other websites
- Difficulty level drops significantly after certain levels
- Inconsistent behavior of innocent/criminal indicators

**Requested features**

- More varied and randomly generated puzzles
- Permanent ad-removal option
- Better feedback/scoring for perfect puzzle completion
- Improved tutorial and clue explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Puzzled free?

I'm Puzzled is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clue Master free?

Clue Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, I'm Puzzled or Clue Master?

Clue Master is rated higher. I'm Puzzled averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Clue Master averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.

### Do I'm Puzzled or Clue Master have ads?

Clue Master shows ads; I'm Puzzled does not.

### Which is updated more often, I'm Puzzled or Clue Master?

I'm Puzzled ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clue Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, I'm Puzzled was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clue Master on November 9, 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.*