# Mindcop vs Duck Detective

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindcop | Duck Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindcop/id6746749823/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-detective-ghost-glamping/id6751124234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 385 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 536 MB | 583 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Happy Broccoli Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831711149) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindcop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindcop/id6746749823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game Mindcop | $5.99 | one-time |


### Duck Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-detective-ghost-glamping/id6751124234)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*