Mindcop vs Nightgate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Time-based investigation
- Crime scene investigation
- Suspect interrogation
- Mindsurf mechanic
- Gripping narrative
- Noir art style
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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.
Nightgate
Explore a futuristic digital world across 50 handcrafted levels, navigating hostile systems and dodging enemies. This minimalist game offers a captivating experience with a stunning soundtrack and hidden achievements. Try the first 15 levels for free before unlocking the full game.
- 50 handcrafted levels
- Futuristic minimalist design
- Original soundtrack
- Hidden achievements
- In-game camera
- iCloud progress sync
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* TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Play the first 15 levels for free. Then unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase. * In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of the year" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Stunning retro-inspired graphics" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • 50 handcrafted levels: Navigate hostile enemy systems and dodge bullets • Futuristic minimalism: Born from an obsession with sci-fi interfaces and HUDs • No ads • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Discover hidden achievements • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack for a cinematic experience • Sync your progress with iCloud • Localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightgate at 83% against Mindcop's 46%. Nightgate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Mindcop's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (373 vs 21). 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
Both are free to download. Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightgate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mindcop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindcop has 373 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Mindcop's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nightgate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Mindcop | Nightgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (373 ratings) — better | 4.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 373 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 536 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Semidome Inc. |
Customer experience
Mindcop
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In-app purchases
Mindcop
- Full game Mindcop$5.99
Nightgate
- Full game$3.99









