# Detective Fred vs Vantage

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vantage at every 4 days against Detective Fred's every 2 weeks. Detective Fred's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Fred sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Vantage sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Detective Fred against 5.0 for Vantage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Fred has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Detective Fred ships an update every 2 weeks, Vantage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Fred | Vantage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-fred/id6759285084/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantage-hidden-object-3d/id6792200516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mohanad najih attieh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658812059) | [Rakesh Ramamurthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792200518) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-fred/id6759285084)

Engage in crime-solving mysteries by using logic, observation, and interrogation. Explore crime scenes, gather evidence, question suspects, and identify inconsistencies to find the real culprit. Enjoy a satisfying loop of investigation, deduction, and accusation.

**Highlights:** Case-based detective gameplay, Multiple crime types, Suspect interviews, Evidence hunting, Deduction and logic puzzles, Mystery-solving loop

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 gems | $6.99 | one-time |


### Vantage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantage-hidden-object-3d/id6792200516)

This game reimagines hidden object puzzles in a 3D space. Rotate and manipulate dioramas to find objects hidden by perspective, light, and time. Restore fading memories by uncovering every item in beautifully crafted environments.

**Highlights:** 3D diorama puzzles, Perspective-based object finding, Light and shadow mechanics, Time-based object hiding, Interactive environments, Story-driven chapters, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Reveals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Reveals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Reveals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Fred free?

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

### Is Vantage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Detective Fred or Vantage?

Detective Fred and Vantage are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Detective Fred or Vantage have ads?

Both Detective Fred and Vantage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Fred or Vantage?

Detective Fred ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vantage every 4 days. Most recently, Detective Fred was updated on September 20, 2026 and Vantage on September 12, 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.*