# Whodunit?™ vs Cold Case Trace

The clearest difference is ads: Cold Case Trace at none against Whodunit?™'s shown. Cold Case Trace also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Whodunit?™'s advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whodunit?™ sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cold Case Trace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whodunit?™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whodunit?™ has 382 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Whodunit?™'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Cold Case Trace's.

Whodunit?™ ships an update monthly, Cold Case Trace every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whodunit?™ | Cold Case Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunit-murder-mystery/id6605932965/reviews)** | [4.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-trace-redstring/id6788852743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 133 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MVP Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761023927) | [Oguzhan Yildirim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685663174) |

## What reviewers say

### Whodunit?™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunit-murder-mystery/id6605932965)

Step into the role of a detective and solve over 40 original murder mysteries. Examine evidence, interrogate suspects, and piece together clues to catch the killer. Test your detective skills and climb the ranks to become the top detective.

**Highlights:** Solve 40+ murder mysteries, Examine evidence, Interrogate suspects, Piece together clues, Earn XP and climb ranks, Immersive crime stories

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crime Club | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Crime Cases | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Murderous Mix Part 2 Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bad Business Part 2 Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Murderous Mix Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| In Plain Sight Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Up Close and Personal Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Vengeance Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family Feuds Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Start Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crime Cases | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mad Methods Case Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Bad Business Case Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| 30 Crime Case Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Starter Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crime Case Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Inspector’s Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Detective's Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elite Investigator's Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Detective's Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great murder mystery cases
- 👍 No ads or in-game currency
- 👍 Fun for friends and family
- 👍 Simple and interesting gameplay
- 👍 Well-written stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait times between cases
- 💰 Introduction of ads and in-game currency
- ❓ Inconsistent case resolution
- ✍️ Bad grammar and distracting errors
- ❓ Paid app not working

**Reported bugs**

- App loads to a blank screen
- App stuck on loading screen
- App not opening or crashing
- App paused on the main screen
- App not working properly after update

**Requested features**

- More cases needed
- Faster case progression
- Remove wait times between cases
- Add smaller side quests or games
- Fix highlighter functionality


### Cold Case Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-trace-redstring/id6788852743)

Uncover the truth by examining a simulated phone's messages, photos, and data. Connect clues on an evidence board and accuse the killer in this interactive detective story. Your first case is free to play.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone with chats, photos, and data, Interactive live chat with client, Evidence board with red string connections, Escalating hint system, Multiple European case locations, Unlockable cases via subscription

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redstring Pass — Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass — Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Redstring Pass — Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Reveal the Answer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Reveals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Reveals | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Cases — Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whodunit?™ free?

Whodunit?™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cold Case Trace free?

Cold Case Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whodunit?™ or Cold Case Trace?

Whodunit?™ is rated higher. Whodunit?™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Cold Case Trace averages 4.4 from 62 ratings.

### Do Whodunit?™ or Cold Case Trace have ads?

Whodunit?™ shows ads; Cold Case Trace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whodunit?™ or Cold Case Trace?

Whodunit?™ ships an update monthly, and Cold Case Trace every 9 days. Most recently, Whodunit?™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cold Case Trace on October 25, 2026.

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