# puzzling.com vs Sherlock

puzzling.com and Sherlock both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of puzzling.com's written reviews are positive against 24% of Sherlock's. Sherlock's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 78) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. puzzling.com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sherlock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for puzzling.com against 4.6 for Sherlock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 355 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of puzzling.com's written reviews are positive against 24% of Sherlock's.

puzzling.com ships an update every 2 months, Sherlock every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | puzzling.com | Sherlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlingcom/id6608977589/reviews) | **[4.6 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-mystery-merge/id6740312377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **355** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [GamesTown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694890040) |

## What reviewers say

### puzzling.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlingcom/id6608977589)

Engage your mind daily with a variety of classic puzzles like Crosswords and Sudoku. Access thousands of puzzles and an ad-free experience with a VIP subscription. Track your progress and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Classic puzzle variety, Thousands of puzzles with subscription, Ad-free VIP experience, Progress tracking and rewards, Smart search filters, Help and tutorial videos

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 12 Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Sherlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-mystery-merge/id6740312377)

Engage in thrilling detective adventures by solving murder mysteries and merging items to uncover secrets. Explore diverse locations, interact with characters, and complete mini-games to progress through captivating cases. Rebuild crime scenes and enjoy daily challenges for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Solve murder mystery cases, Merge items to progress, Explore diverse locations, Engage with characters, Play exciting mini-games, Design and decorate crime scenes, Complete daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super charge energy offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Detective Vault Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task : Toby offer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is puzzling.com free?

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

### Is Sherlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, puzzling.com or Sherlock?

Sherlock is rated higher. puzzling.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Sherlock averages 4.6 from 355 ratings.

### Do puzzling.com or Sherlock have ads?

Both puzzling.com and Sherlock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, puzzling.com or Sherlock?

puzzling.com ships an update every 2 months, and Sherlock every 3 months. Most recently, puzzling.com was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sherlock on November 8, 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.*