# Detective Lawrence vs Mind

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Lawrence | Mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397/reviews)** | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-shaper/id6751902799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Mendogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524644522) | [Blyts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/454180365) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-shaper/id6751902799)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 10 hint coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 hint coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 60 hint coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + coin bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + hint coin bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 coins | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*