# Sherlock vs Mind Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Sherlock at 4.6 against Mind Puzzle's 1.5. Sherlock also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 3%) and ratings volume (341 vs 24). Mind Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sherlock sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Puzzle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sherlock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sherlock has 341 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Sherlock's written reviews are positive against 3% of Mind Puzzle's.

Sherlock ships an update every 3 months, Mind Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlock | Mind Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-mystery-merge/id6740312377/reviews)** | [1.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-puzzle-hidden-code/id6768220600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **24.0% of reviews** | 3.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 438 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GamesTown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694890040) | [Thuy On](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884514139) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super charge energy offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Cap | $1.99 | 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 |
| Gem pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Detective Vault Big | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task : Golden Egg offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task : Toby offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task: GoldenTicket offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task : Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mind Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-puzzle-hidden-code/id6768220600)

A relaxing puzzle game where players slide rows to align pieces and reveal hidden codes. Solve logic puzzles by matching patterns and uncovering the correct answer to complete each level and train your brain.

**Highlights:** Slide rows to align pieces, Reveal hidden codes, Solve logic puzzles, Brain training levels, Relaxing visuals, Unique gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 7d | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly1 sub | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads 30d | $10.99 | per month |
| month1 sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| week1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| week2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $10.99 | one-time |
| month1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus Normal | $15.99 | one-time |
| month2 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlock free?

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

### Is Mind Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sherlock or Mind Puzzle?

Sherlock is rated higher. Sherlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Mind Puzzle averages 1.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Sherlock or Mind Puzzle have ads?

Both Sherlock and Mind Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sherlock or Mind Puzzle?

Sherlock ships an update every 3 months, and Mind Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Sherlock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mind Puzzle on October 20, 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.*