ForestLibrary vs Dogtective Riddle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForestLibrary
Explore a mysterious forest library to uncover its hidden secrets. This casual escape game offers a charming atmosphere, helpful hints, and an auto-save feature for a relaxed puzzle-solving experience. Discover clues, use items, and combine them to progress through the game.
- Cute and charming atmosphere
- Beginner-friendly escape game
- In-game hints and answers
- Auto-save progress
- Item combination and usage
- In-game camera function
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A mysterious library in the forest used by the forest's inhabitants. There are rumors that there is a secret place deep inside. Let's find out what this secret place could be. [Features] ◆The cute atmosphere makes it fun for both men and women. ◆Even beginners to escape games can play it casually. ◆Don't worry if you get stuck because there are hints and answers. ◆Your progress is auto-saved so you can progress little by little. ◆This is an escape game that you can play for free until the end. [How to play] ◆Use the input device to find clues somewhere and release them. ◆Sometimes you may need to use items. ◆Tap the selected item to enlarge it. ◆You may also combine items together. ◆Use the in-game camera function to save locations that will give you hints for solving the puzzle. ◆When you get stuck, you can see the next hint or answer by pressing the light bulb button. [NAZOKOI] We mainly create puzzles and escape games. If you thought it was fun, please try our other apps.
Dogtective Riddle
Investigate crimes and uncover secrets in a city full of dogs. Search crime scenes, question witnesses, and connect evidence to solve mysteries. Enjoy a fun and relaxing adventure packed with stories, puzzles, and surprises.
- Investigate crimes
- Uncover secrets
- Solve mysteries
- Search crime scenes
- Question witnesses
- Discover clues
- Connect evidence
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Someone stole the bones. Nobody knows who. Until now. In Dogtective, you'll investigate crimes, uncover secrets, and solve mysteries hidden throughout a lively city full of dogs. Search crime scenes, question witnesses, discover clues, and connect the evidence to reveal the truth. Whether you're a mystery fan or simply looking for a charming adventure, Dogtective offers a fun and relaxing experience packed with stories, puzzles, and surprises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ForestLibrary at 100% against Dogtective Riddle's 0%. ForestLibrary also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). Dogtective Riddle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ForestLibrary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dogtective Riddle asks for nothing beyond the download.
ForestLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ForestLibrary has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ForestLibrary's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dogtective Riddle's.
ForestLibrary ships an update every 3 days, Dogtective Riddle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ForestLibrary | Dogtective Riddle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Akina Kubota | Stephannie Linggo |
Customer experience
ForestLibrary
Dogtective Riddle
In-app purchases
ForestLibrary
- AdBlock1$0.49
- AdBlock2$1.99
- AdBlock3$2.99
Dogtective Riddle
No in-app purchases
Questions
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