Comparison

Detective Lawrence vs Mind

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

Head to head
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?

About

Mind

Embark on a puzzle-adventure as a neuroscientist entering patients' memories. Reconstruct the past, solve surreal puzzles, and uncover forgotten secrets within unique mindscapes. Your journey into troubled minds may have unforeseen consequences.

Highlights
  • Explore six unique mindscapes
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Escape-room style challenges
  • Hand-drawn art and scenes
  • Encounter curious characters
  • Mind-merging narrative
Features
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Mind Shaper is a puzzle-adventure game where you'll use your wits and intuition to help troubled souls uncover the truth behind their trauma. You are Dr. Edgar Lucien, an eccentric neuroscientist able to step directly into his patients' memories. Reconstruct the past, unearth forgotten secrets, and navigate the surreal puzzles of the human psyche. But beware—venturing into troubled minds may one day cost you your own. Features • Six mindscapes to explore, each with unique puzzles and atmosphere. • Classic point-and-click gameplay with escape-room-style challenges. • Hand-crafted art: dozens of hand-drawn scenes to search and investigate. • Curious characters: encounter the odd inhabitants of each mind, both haunting and hilarious. • A mind-merging narrative: discover each patient's unique story as their thoughts—and yours—begin to intertwine.

Screenshots

Detective Lawrence4 screens
Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Lawrence at 4.9 against Mind's 4.6. Detective Lawrence also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Mind sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detective Lawrence holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Detective Lawrence's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, Mind every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Detective Lawrence versus Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective LawrenceMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46 ratings) — better4.6 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4648 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB236 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFrancesco MendogniBlyts LLC

Customer experience

Detective Lawrence

All ratings42 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

Mind

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Detective Lawrence

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
6 purchases

Mind

One-time6
  • Buy 10 hint coins$0.99
  • Buy 25 hint coins$1.99
  • Buy 60 hint coins$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove ads + coin bundle$5.99
  • Remove ads + hint coin bundle$9.99
  • Buy 1000 coins$12.99

Questions

Is Detective Lawrence free?
Detective Lawrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind free?
Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Detective Lawrence or Mind?
Detective Lawrence is rated higher. Detective Lawrence averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Mind averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do Detective Lawrence or Mind have ads?
Both Detective Lawrence and Mind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detective Lawrence or Mind?
Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, and Mind every 6 days. Most recently, Detective Lawrence was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mind on October 31, 2026.

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