# #SpeedDial vs Detective Lawrence

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: #SpeedDial at none against Detective Lawrence's 1. #SpeedDial also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Detective Lawrence's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Lawrence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. #SpeedDial asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for #SpeedDial against 4.9 for Detective Lawrence. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Lawrence has 46 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of #SpeedDial's written reviews are positive against 93% of Detective Lawrence's.

#SpeedDial ships an update daily, Detective Lawrence every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | #SpeedDial | Detective Lawrence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speeddial/id6738883427/reviews)** | [4.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spencer Christian Stabile-Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782751428) | [Francesco Mendogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524644522) |

## What reviewers say

### #SpeedDial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speeddial/id6738883427)

Experience a retro arcade game focused on reaction time with modern scoring. Challenge yourself with increasing difficulty and track your progress with detailed score breakdowns. Future updates promise more reaction-based arcade games.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced retro arcade gameplay, Exponential scoring mechanics, Increasing difficulty challenges, Detailed score tracking (combos, base points, total scores), Personal score page, Future arcade game releases planned

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Detective Lawrence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397)

Embark on a cosmic mystery adventure as a detective investigating a scientist's strange disappearance. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and explore an atmospheric mansion filled with otherworldly clues. This game blends detective fiction with Lovecraftian horror for a thrilling experience.

**Highlights:** Classic adventure gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Hidden mini-games, Lovecraftian mystery story, Hint system, Atmospheric pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #SpeedDial free?

#SpeedDial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detective Lawrence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #SpeedDial or Detective Lawrence?

#SpeedDial is rated higher. #SpeedDial averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Detective Lawrence averages 4.9 from 46 ratings.

### Do #SpeedDial or Detective Lawrence have ads?

Both #SpeedDial and Detective Lawrence show ads.

### Which is updated more often, #SpeedDial or Detective Lawrence?

#SpeedDial ships an update daily, and Detective Lawrence every 3 days. Most recently, #SpeedDial was updated on October 30, 2026 and Detective Lawrence on October 30, 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.*