Comparison

Tricky Nightmare vs Detective Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Tricky Nightmare

Features
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Step into the shoes of a detective. Solve clever puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and piece together the truth. Think smart, observe carefully, and reveal the mystery behind every case.

About

Detective Solitaire

Solve murder mysteries and uncover clues in a cozy Solitaire Association puzzle game. Follow a detective and her dog as they investigate crimes, question suspects, and bring criminals to justice.

Highlights
  • Solitaire Association puzzle gameplay
  • Murder mystery investigations
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Suspect questioning
  • Clue discovery
  • Cozy detective stories
Features
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Solve crimes, uncover clues, and catch criminals in Detective Solitaire, a cozy and fun Solitaire Association puzzle game filled with murder mysteries, suspects, and clever investigations. Meet Alice Solitaire, a rising detective who has just moved to the charming town of Wickshire to join the local police department. Together with Scout, her adorable beagle detective dog, she takes on mysterious crimes and puzzling cases across town. Play relaxing Solitaire Association puzzles to earn stars and unlock new chapters of the story. Investigate crime scenes, search for clues, question suspects, examine evidence, and discover who is telling the truth. Every case brings a new murder mystery, new suspects, and new secrets to uncover. Detective Solitaire includes: - Fun Solitaire Association puzzle gameplay - Murder mystery and crime investigations - Relaxing and casual puzzle levels - Cozy detective stories and mysterious cases - Colorful suspects and surprising clues - Scout, your lovable detective dog - New crimes and mysteries to solve Enjoy a casual crime game that combines relaxing solitaire puzzles with the excitement of solving mysteries. Follow Alice and Scout through Wickshire as they investigate suspicious events, uncover hidden motives, and bring criminals to justice. Connect the cards. Find the clues. Solve the mystery. Your first case starts now.

Screenshots

Tricky Nightmare4 screens
Detective Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tricky Nightmare at none against Detective Solitaire's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Detective Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tricky Nightmare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tricky Nightmare ships an update every 11 days, Detective Solitaire every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tricky Nightmare versus Detective Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky NightmareDetective Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (295 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size525 MB384 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLinh Van YQiiwi Games AB

In-app purchases

None

Tricky Nightmare

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Detective Solitaire

One-time10
  • Extra Slot$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Ad free$2.99
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  • Coin Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Coin Pack$3.99
  • Solitaire Pass$4.99
  • Bundle Pack$5.99
  • Coin Pack$5.99
  • Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Tricky Nightmare free?
Tricky Nightmare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detective Solitaire free?
Detective Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tricky Nightmare or Detective Solitaire have ads?
Both Tricky Nightmare and Detective Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tricky Nightmare or Detective Solitaire?
Tricky Nightmare ships an update every 11 days, and Detective Solitaire every 10 days. Most recently, Tricky Nightmare was updated on November 5, 2026 and Detective Solitaire on November 10, 2026.

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