# Phantom vs Clueprit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phantom at 74% against Clueprit's 25%. Phantom also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Clueprit's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phantom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Clueprit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clueprit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 65 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Phantom's written reviews are positive against 25% of Clueprit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phantom ships an update every 9 days, Clueprit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phantom | Clueprit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-detective-story/id6739782604/reviews) | **[4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clueprit-multiplayer-unsolved/id6744656576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrian Poida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787021808) | [HUGO ALEXANDRE DE PAULA VIEIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808735461) |

## What reviewers say

### Phantom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-detective-story/id6739782604)

Engage in an immersive text-based crime thriller where your choices dictate the story's outcome. Solve cryptic messages, interact with characters, and uncover clues to unravel a master of illusions' plan. Experience the protagonist's inner thoughts and listen to city news that reflects your decisions.

**Highlights:** Branching dialogues and text conversations, Cryptic message decoding with Enigma machine, Atmospheric city news radio broadcasts, Protagonist's inner monologue, Clue discovery and investigation, Interactive crime thriller gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Episode 6: False Light | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 5: The Midas Curse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 7: Pen vs. Sword | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Default Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Clueprit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clueprit-multiplayer-unsolved/id6744656576)

Engage in a thrilling detective mystery game where you solve new crime cases daily. Investigate scenes, interrogate suspects in real-time, and analyze evidence to catch culprits. Play solo or with friends and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Daily mystery cases, Real-time suspect interrogation, Comprehensive Police Database, Detective avatar customization, Global leaderboards, Rank progression system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOLD Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| GOLD Subscription (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phantom free?

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

### Is Clueprit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phantom or Clueprit?

Clueprit is rated higher. Phantom averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Clueprit averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do Phantom or Clueprit have ads?

Phantom shows ads; Clueprit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phantom or Clueprit?

Phantom ships an update every 9 days, and Clueprit every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phantom was updated on October 21, 2026 and Clueprit on October 24, 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.*