Comparison

Detective Lawrence vs Gravitas Match

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

Gravitas Match

Features
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Welcome to Gravitas Match — a cozy, satisfying, and colorful match-3 adventure! Explore a charming little planet filled with relaxing puzzles, cute animations, and smooth gameplay designed to help you unwind anytime. Match tiles, create powerful combos, and clear fun objectives as you discover new parts of your planet. Whether you're taking a quick break or settling in for a long play session, Gravitas Match offers a calm and rewarding experience for everyone. Features Relaxing match-3 gameplay designed for smooth and satisfying matches Cute characters and charming visuals that bring the planet to life Boosters and power-ups to help you clear tricky levels Simple to play, hard to master level design Offline play support — enjoy the game anytime, anywhere Why you are going to love it? Gravitas Match combines the polished feel of a premium puzzle game with the cozy charm of an indie title. It’s perfect for players who want a relaxing experience without stress, timers, or pressure. Just match, relax, and explore your little planet.

Screenshots

Detective Lawrence4 screens
Gravitas Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Detective Lawrence at every 3 days against Gravitas Match's every 3 months. Gravitas Match's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Gravitas Match sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, Gravitas Match every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Detective Lawrence versus Gravitas Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective LawrenceGravitas Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB142 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFrancesco MendogniBUGRACAN BOZKURT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Detective Lawrence

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
5 purchases

Gravitas Match

One-time5
  • Gold 1000$0.99
  • Gold Pack 2500$1.99
  • 2500 Gold Pack$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Gold Pack 4000$2.99
  • Gold 4000 Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Detective Lawrence free?
Detective Lawrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gravitas Match free?
Gravitas Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detective Lawrence or Gravitas Match have ads?
Both Detective Lawrence and Gravitas Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detective Lawrence or Gravitas Match?
Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, and Gravitas Match every 3 months. Most recently, Detective Lawrence was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gravitas Match on October 30, 2026.

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