Comparison

Mentalist Detective vs The Final Node

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

Head to head
About

Mentalist Detective

Features
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**Solve murder cases. Interrogate suspects. Uncover the truth.** Mentalist is a detective game where you investigate murder cases, interrogate suspects, uncover hidden clues, and decide who is telling the truth. Every suspect has a story. Your job is to find the lies, connect the evidence, and figure out what really happened. **SOLVE THE CASE** Each investigation is a standalone murder mystery. * Investigate unique crime cases * Search for hidden clues and evidence * Interrogate suspects and challenge their stories * Track alibis, locations, and suspicious details * Connect the evidence and uncover the truth * Decide who to trust โ€” and who to accuse **INTERROGATE YOUR WAY** Forget choosing from a list of predetermined questions. Ask suspects whatever you want. AI-powered characters respond to your questions, react to the conversation, and may lie, mislead you, or reveal something you weren't expecting. The questions you ask can uncover new information โ€” or send your investigation in the wrong direction. **THINK LIKE A DETECTIVE** A suspect's story doesn't always add up. Spot contradictions. Compare alibis. Follow leads. Connect evidence. Decide which details matter and which are distractions. There isn't always an obvious answer. You'll have to figure it out yourself. **CREATE YOUR OWN MYSTERIES** Want to make a case of your own? Create crime cases, characters, scenarios, and mysteries for others to investigate. **CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE?** Suspects lie. Stories change. Evidence hides in plain sight. Ask the right questions. Find the contradictions. Uncover what really happened. **Download Mentalist for free and start your investigation.**

About

The Final Node

Features
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Step into the shoes of a lead detective and take on the most complex murder mysteries and cold cases. The Final Node offers an immersive, realistic investigative experience where every detail matters. Investigate Crime Scenes Your logic is your greatest weapon. Examine crime scenes meticulously to uncover hidden evidence. Read through autopsy reports, suspect profiles, and forensic documents. Every clue you find brings you one step closer to the truth, but beware of false leads. Interrogate Suspects Suspects will lie, hide their motives, and protect their secrets. Interrogate them using the evidence you have collected. Press them on inconsistencies in their statements and break their alibis. Your questioning technique determines whether they confess or walk free. Master the Logic Tree Connect the dots. Utilize a dynamic investigation tree to track your progress and piece together the case. Unlocking a single node might lead you to a new suspect, reveal a hidden location, or uncover a shocking motive. You must accurately reconstruct the timeline of events to solve the crime. Realistic Cases Solve detailed cases with deep backgrounds, inspired by real-life mysteries. Do you have the intellect and composure to catch the killer? The truth is hidden within the nodes.

Screenshots

Mentalist Detective4 screens
The Final Node4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Final Node at every 5 days against Mentalist Detective's fortnightly. The Final Node also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mentalist Detective sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Final Node sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mentalist Detective ships an update fortnightly, The Final Node every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mentalist Detective versus The Final Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMentalist DetectiveThe Final Node
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size109 MB63 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNIKOLA LAZAREVIC PR NIVA GAMES NISEYUP OZTURK

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mentalist Detective

Subscriptions1
  • Investigator Membership Upgrade$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1000 Tokens$2.99
  • 2500 Tokens$4.99
  • 5000 Tokens$7.99
3 purchases

The Final Node

One-time3
  • Rookie Pack$0.99
  • Inspector Pack$1.99
  • Legend Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Mentalist Detective free?
Mentalist Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Final Node free?
The Final Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mentalist Detective or The Final Node have ads?
Both Mentalist Detective and The Final Node show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mentalist Detective or The Final Node?
Mentalist Detective ships an update fortnightly, and The Final Node every 5 days. Most recently, Mentalist Detective was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Final Node on October 31, 2026.

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