# 초동수사 vs MapleStory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 초동수사 at 92% against MapleStory's 35%. 초동수사 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MapleStory's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 초동수사 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and MapleStory sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapleStory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapleStory has 8.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of 초동수사's written reviews are positive against 35% of MapleStory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

초동수사 ships an update weekly, MapleStory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 초동수사 | MapleStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6499072416/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-idle-rpg/id6739616715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 406 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [leeroom shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701368225) | [NEXON Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/523546006) |

## What reviewers say

### 초동수사

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6499072416)

Engage in a thrilling deduction game where you investigate crime scenes. Gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and uncover hidden truths by analyzing testimonies and physical clues to solve mysteries.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Gather evidence, Interrogate suspects, Analyze testimonies, Deduce the truth, Uncover hidden stories

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 시간 티켓 1장 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 돋보기 5개 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 스타터 팩 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 광고 제거 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 돋보기 10개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 시간 티켓 5장 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 돋보기 30개 | $3.99 | one-time |


### MapleStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-idle-rpg/id6739616715)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Adventure, #48 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an idle adventure in a beloved fantasy world. Your character grows stronger automatically, even offline. Gather companions, conquer dungeons, and compete in PvP, all while customizing your look.

**Highlights:** Auto Battle & Auto Growth, Reliable Companion System, Various Growth Dungeons, PVP Arena, Cute Styling Items

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MI PKG 1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| MI PKG 2 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Maple Special Membership | $2.19 | one-time |
| MI PKG 3 | $4.39 | one-time |
| MI PKG 4 | $6.59 | one-time |
| Maple Premium Membership | $8.69 | one-time |
| MI PKG 7 | $10.90 | one-time |
| MI PKG 8 | $15.49 | one-time |
| MI PKG 10 | $21.90 | one-time |
| MI PKG 11 | $32.99 | one-time |
| MI PKG 19 | $109.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and nostalgic gameplay
- 🕹️ Enjoyable idle experience
- 🕰️ Great for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monetization issues and pay-to-win concerns
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and login problems
- 🎨 Limited character customization options
- 🔍 Repetitive and lacking in content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized purchase errors
- Downloading and updating issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- More class options
- Improved social features like cross-world friend adding
- Expanded character customization
- Optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 초동수사 free?

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

### Is MapleStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 초동수사 or MapleStory?

MapleStory is rated higher. 초동수사 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MapleStory averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do 초동수사 or MapleStory have ads?

초동수사 shows ads; MapleStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, 초동수사 or MapleStory?

초동수사 ships an update weekly, and MapleStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, 초동수사 was updated on October 30, 2026 and MapleStory on November 1, 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.*