# Clue Master vs Pocket Alibi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Alibi at 100% against Clue Master's 27%. Pocket Alibi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Clue Master's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clue Master sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Alibi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Alibi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue Master has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Clue Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Alibi's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clue Master | Pocket Alibi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-master-logic-puzzles/id6608973267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alibi/id6818600119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Greg Chaffins](https://appshunter.io/developer/301044473) |

## What reviewers say

### Clue Master

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

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Word, #183 Top Free · 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 (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Escape Room Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Open all gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ingot Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Investigator Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent no ads pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock's Toolkit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent No-Ads | $10.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | 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


### Pocket Alibi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alibi/id6818600119)

Engage in logic mysteries by analyzing timelines and conflicting evidence. Reconstruct events to find the impossible claim and solve compact cases. Additional mystery packs are available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Logic mysteries with suspicious timelines, Drag-and-drop timeline reconstruction, 20 original cases included free, Themed case packs available for purchase, Optional hints for assistance, Progress tracking, Designed for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| After Hours | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clockwork Crimes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coastal Secrets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Hotels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Museum Nights | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transit Lies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Alibis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage & Screen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Locked Labs | $0.99 | one-time |
| City Shadows | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clue Master free?

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

### Is Pocket Alibi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clue Master or Pocket Alibi?

Pocket Alibi is rated higher. Clue Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Pocket Alibi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clue Master or Pocket Alibi have ads?

Clue Master shows ads; Pocket Alibi does not.

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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.*