Comparison

Detective Lawrence vs Koru

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

Koru

Guide a creature of light through a mysterious silhouette world in this atmospheric puzzle game. Plan moves, predict motion, and collect light fragments. Enjoy minimalist visuals, meditative music, and smooth physics for a dreamlike experience.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • Physics-based movement
  • Immersive music
  • Relaxed gameplay
  • Minimalist visuals
Features
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Step into a world of shadows and light. Koru is an atmospheric puzzle game where you guide a tiny creature of light through a mysterious silhouette world. Plan your moves, predict the motion, and help Koru collect the lost fragments of light. Minimalist visuals, soft backgrounds, meditative music, and smooth physics create a dreamlike experience where every level feels like a living painting. What awaits you: Hundreds of unique puzzles Physics-based movement and timing A magical atmosphere with immersive music Relaxed gameplay with no rush Koru is not just a game. It’s a journey — and every step is a memory.

Screenshots

Detective Lawrence4 screens
Koru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koru at none against Detective Lawrence's 1. Koru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Koru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, Koru daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Detective Lawrence versus Koru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective LawrenceKoru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFrancesco MendogniAndrey Kochetygov

Customer experience

Detective Lawrence

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

Koru

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Detective Lawrence

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Koru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective Lawrence free?
Detective Lawrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koru free?
Koru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Detective Lawrence or Koru have ads?
Detective Lawrence shows ads; Koru does not.
Which is updated more often, Detective Lawrence or Koru?
Detective Lawrence ships an update every 3 days, and Koru daily. Most recently, Detective Lawrence was updated on October 30, 2026 and Koru on October 31, 2026.

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