Comparison

Mindcop vs Duck Detective

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
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*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

Duck Detective

Engage in a cozy mystery adventure as a detective interviewing suspects and inspecting evidence. This stand-alone sequel offers a 2-3 hour experience with a fully voice-acted cast. Try the first 15 minutes for free before unlocking the full game.

Highlights
  • Cozy mystery game
  • Interview suspects
  • Inspect evidence
  • Stand-alone sequel
  • Fully voice-acted
  • 2-3 hour gameplay
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!* Try the first 15 minutes for free and unlock the full game for the whole adventure! The Duck Detective is back! Get ready to interview suspects, inspect evidence, and deduce the truth in another stand-alone mystery! To the annoyance of the Duck Detective, he is joined by a new partner in (solving) crime. Work together to unravel the truth and nibble on the crumbs of justice! FEATURES: A 2-3 hour long cozy mystery game! A stand-alone sequel to the acclaimed ‘Duck Detective: The Secret Salami!‘ Interview suspects, fill in the blanks and crack the case! Fully voice-acted cast of suspiciously secretive characters! Dive into a murky pond of delinquency and dredge up the truth! Throw bread to the fine beak of lady justice!

Screenshots

Mindcop4 screens
Duck Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindcop at every 4 days against Duck Detective's monthly. Mindcop also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Duck Detective's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 46%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Duck Detective sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duck Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duck Detective has 2.4K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Mindcop's written reviews are positive against 74% of Duck Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindcop ships an update every 4 days, Duck Detective monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mindcop versus Duck Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindcopDuck Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (385 ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews74.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3852.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size536 MB583 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalHappy Broccoli Games

Customer experience

Mindcop

All ratings370 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative40.1%

Duck Detective

All ratings2,131 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mindcop

One-time1
  • Full game Mindcop$5.99
1 purchases

Duck Detective

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Mindcop free?
Mindcop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duck Detective free?
Duck Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mindcop or Duck Detective?
Duck Detective is rated higher. Mindcop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Duck Detective averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Mindcop or Duck Detective have ads?
Neither Mindcop nor Duck Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindcop or Duck Detective?
Mindcop ships an update every 4 days, and Duck Detective monthly. Most recently, Mindcop was updated on November 5, 2026 and Duck Detective on November 5, 2026.

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