# Mystery Case vs Unfading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unfading at 100% against Mystery Case's 55%. Unfading also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mystery Case's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Case sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Unfading sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unfading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Case has 177 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Mystery Case's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unfading's.

Mystery Case ships an update every 2 weeks, Unfading every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Case | Unfading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-case/id6755813545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JOYSTREAM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821383620) | [Mannord Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798732512) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-case/id6755813545)

Embark on thrilling puzzle adventures filled with secrets and brain-teasing challenges. Investigate clues, solve clever puzzles, and uncover shocking truths across diverse storylines. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Gripping puzzle adventures, Diverse storylines, Logic puzzles and hidden object hunts, Offline play available, Cinematic storytelling, Ever-growing library of stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| get 10 inspirations | $0.99 | one-time |
| get 20 inspirations | $1.99 | one-time |
| get starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| get starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| get 60 inspirations | $4.99 | one-time |
| get 100 inspirations | $6.99 | one-time |
| get 200 inspirations | $12.99 | one-time |
| get 900 inspirations | $34.99 | one-time |
| get 600 inspirations | $34.99 | one-time |


### Unfading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510)

Experience inspiring true stories through interactive adventures. Make choices that shape your path, play story-driven minigames, and unlock short videos revealing the real people and events behind each narrative. Discover courage and compassion in moments that matter.

**Highlights:** Interactive branching narratives, Story-driven minigames, Unlockable short videos, Decision-based gameplay, Real-life inspired stories, Character stat building

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - a coffee's worth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete the Shrine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip - bigger | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip - generous | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip - very generous | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Case free?

Mystery Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unfading free?

Unfading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Case or Unfading?

Unfading is rated higher. Mystery Case averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Unfading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mystery Case or Unfading have ads?

Mystery Case shows ads; Unfading does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Case or Unfading?

Mystery Case ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unfading every 5 days. Most recently, Mystery Case was updated on October 28, 2026 and Unfading on October 29, 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.*