Case Files vs WITHOUT A TRACE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Case Files
Engage in interactive mystery stories set in Victorian London. Consult with legendary detectives through text-based conversations to solve classic cases. Prove your deduction skills by answering specific questions about each mystery.
- Interactive mystery stories
- Conversational AI detectives
- Text-based consultations
- Classic literary depth
- Two difficulty modes
- Book club friendly
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Step into Victorian London and solve legendary mysteries alongside history's greatest detectives. Engage with detectives whose clever responses and surprising insights bring literary legends to life. REVOLUTIONARY MYSTERY EXPERIENCE Unlike any mystery game you've played. Read classic stories section by section, then consult with the detective via intimate text exchanges. Each detective's unique voice comes to brilliant life through carefully crafted conversational AI. It's like playing 20 Questions with Holmes himself! Ask questions, share theories, and feel the thrill when Holmes says "Precisely!" Your mission: prove you've cracked the case by answering the specific questions each mystery demands - whether it's unmasking the culprit, discovering a hidden location, or revealing the crucial piece of evidence. YOUR DETECTIVE CONSULTATION • Limited messages make every question count • Take notes that your detective references • Real literary depth, not just multiple choice • Two perfectly tuned modes: - Easy: Encouraging guidance as you discover these classics - Hard: For mystery veterans who want pure deduction PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS Transform your next meeting into a Victorian mystery salon! Members can play the same case individually, then compare notes and theories. Who spotted the crucial clue first? Whose deductions impressed Holmes the most? TIMELESS STORIES, MODERN MAGIC • FREE: "The Red-Headed League" - your first case with Holmes • Premium mysteries: $2.99 each or save with bundles • Beautiful period artwork brings each scene to life • Adjust fonts and reading speed to your preference • No ads, no energy timers, no pay-to-win mechanics LEGENDARY DETECTIVES AWAIT • Sherlock Holmes - The master of deduction • C. Auguste Dupin - The original analytical mind • Father Brown - The priest who sees into souls FEATURED CASES: The Red-Headed League • A Case of Identity • The Murders in the Rue Morgue • The Problem of Thor Bridge • The Invisible Man • The Hammer of God • The Purloined Letter JOIN THE INVESTIGATION Whether you're a mystery superfan, looking for your book club's next adventure, or simply love great stories told in innovative ways - your first case awaits. The game is afoot!
WITHOUT A TRACE
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An emergency call wakes Ryan Cole before dawn. At the end of the hall is a door that should feel familiar—but doesn’t. Without a Trace is a cinematic psychological mystery about memory, loss, and the truth someone tried to erase. A child has vanished from the records, yet the evidence refuses to disappear. Search the spaces people thought were empty, recover the details left behind, and decide what Ryan will do when the past starts answering back. FEATURES • Investigate a suspenseful, story-driven mystery. • Make choices that guide the course of the investigation. • Search evocative scenes for clues hidden in plain sight. • Uncover a personal story of memory, grief, and what remains. Content notice: Contains psychological-thriller themes, references to loss, and flashing imagery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WITHOUT A TRACE at none against Case Files's 10. WITHOUT A TRACE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Case Files sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WITHOUT A TRACE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Case Files | WITHOUT A TRACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 431 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Border | 云鹏 黄 |
In-app purchases
Case Files
- Extended Inquiry$0.99
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue$2.99
- A Case of Identity$2.99
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- The Hammer of God$2.99
- The Purloined Letter$2.99
- The Problem of Thor Bridge$2.99
- The Invisible Man$2.99
- The Red-Headed League$2.99
- Triple Play Collection$5.99
- Complete Vol 01 Collection$12.99
WITHOUT A TRACE
No in-app purchases
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