Comparison

Mindcop vs Shrobik

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

Head to head
About

Mindcop

Step into the shoes of a detective with a ticking clock to solve a crime. Investigate scenes, interrogate suspects, and delve into their minds to uncover the truth before time runs out. Experience a gripping narrative with a unique art style and immersive atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Time-based investigation
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Mindsurf mechanic
  • Gripping narrative
  • Noir art style
Features
Read full description

*Try Mindcop for free and unlock the full game for the whole story!* Time doesn’t stop for justice. In Mindcop, you step into the shoes of a detective with only 5 days to crack the case. Every action you take costs time: investigate too slowly, and the criminal walks free. A gripping narrative: Uncover a thrilling crime story filled with rich characters, hidden motives, and dramatic twists. Every conversation reveals more about who to trust… and who to fear. True detective gameplay: - Investigate crime scenes: search for clues and connect the dots. - Interrogate suspects: push them to confess, uncover lies, or mislead you. - Enter their minds: dive deep into thoughts and emotions with the unique Mindsurf mechanic. - Beat the clock: every choice consumes time, every minute matters. Stylish noir presentation: A distinctive hand-drawn art style, expressive animations, and a tense soundtrack create an immersive and addictive atmosphere. Will you rely on logic, intuition, or manipulation to uncover the truth? The answers lie in their minds… if you dare to go inside. Mindcop is the work of solo game developer Andre Gareis.

About

Shrobik

Features
Read full description

The main character of the game is a small, clumsy robot named Shrobik with a big, kind heart, whose energy has been stolen. The goal is to embark on a journey across mysterious planets and laboratories with a unique atmosphere and full freedom of movement, featuring exclusive mechanics, venture into space, survive ancient ruins, save a rock concert, and experience many other adventures, finding the right path using interactive objects, collecting energy, evading and defeating the Boss’s soldiers, to battle the Boss in the final showdown and reclaim your energy. Install the game now and start your adventure! Genre: Platformer, Arcade, Adventure, Stylized, Monsters Style: Sony PlayStation, Sega, Xbox, PC, Nintendo, Gameboy, 8bit, 16bit, 32bit Family-friendly game Easy controls Suitable for all ages High-quality graphic detailing No internet connection required Music "Cruising for Goblins", "Airship Serenity", "Brightly Fancy", "Carefree", "Equatorial Complex", "Feelin Good", "Floating Cities", "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Happy Bee - Surf", "In a Heartbeat", "Island Meet and Greet", "Life of Riley", "Our Story Begins", "Pixelland", "Return of the Mummy", "Trouble", "Truth in the Stones", "Unholy Knight", "Who Likes to Party" 1. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 2. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 3. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ IGRS Rating: 3+ (Indonesia Games Rating System)

Screenshots

Mindcop4 screens
Shrobik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mindcop at Free against Shrobik's $4.99. Mindcop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Shrobik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

Mindcop is free to download; Shrobik costs $4.99 up front. Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shrobik asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindcop ships an update every 4 days, Shrobik every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mindcop versus Shrobik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindcopShrobik
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (378 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings378 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size536 MB120 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalDmytro Morozov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mindcop

One-time1
  • Full game Mindcop$5.99
None

Shrobik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindcop free?
Mindcop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shrobik free?
Shrobik costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mindcop or Shrobik have ads?
Neither Mindcop nor Shrobik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindcop or Shrobik?
Mindcop ships an update every 4 days, and Shrobik every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindcop was updated on October 13, 2026 and Shrobik on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons