Comparison

Sum Match3 vs Detective Lawrence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sum Match3

Features
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Calculation × Match 3! A New Kind of Puzzle Game Collect 3 panels that add up to the perfect total in this new Match 3 game! Clear all panels within the time limit and aim for victory! Use your calculation skills! Game Overview: Normal Mode Aim for higher levels and conquer increasingly difficult panels! Time Attack Mode Clear all specified panels and challenge yourself for the fastest time! Global Rankings Compete with players worldwide and try to reach the top! Enjoy thrilling gameplay with this brain-teasing puzzle combining calculation and Match 3!

About

Detective Lawrence

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
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Step into a world of shadows, science, and secrets. In Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine, a single letter sets in motion a journey that will test your logic, your courage and your grasp on reality itself. You are Detective Lawrence, called to a secluded manor by your old friend Edward, a brilliant scientist who claims to have completed a device that will change the world. But when you arrive, nothing is as it should be. The house is silent. The staff are missing. And what little remains points to something... otherworldly. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden mysteries, and discover secret mini-games scattered throughout the mansion. Each room holds a clue, each discovery brings you closer to a truth perhaps best left buried. Features: - Classic adventure gameplay - Challenging puzzles and interactive objects - Hidden mini-games and optional secrets to find - A mysterious story blending detective fiction with Lovecraftian atmosphere - All texts translated in 8 languages - Clever hint system to help you when you're stuck - Atmospheric pixel art with immersive sound design Whether you're a fan of detective stories, mystery games, or strange tales from beyond, Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine offers a thrilling experience you won’t soon forget. Are you ready to uncover what should have stayed hidden?

Screenshots

Sum Match34 screens
Detective Lawrence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sum Match3 at none against Detective Lawrence's 1. Sum Match3 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Detective Lawrence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sum Match3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sum Match3 versus Detective Lawrence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum Match3Detective Lawrence
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB45 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperTaira HirasawaFrancesco Mendogni

In-app purchases

None

Sum Match3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Detective Lawrence

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Sum Match3 free?
Sum Match3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detective Lawrence free?
Detective Lawrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sum Match3 or Detective Lawrence have ads?
Both Sum Match3 and Detective Lawrence show ads.

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