Blade Vortex vs Terminal Detective
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Blade Vortex
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BLADE VORTEX - The Ultimate Knife Throwing Experience! Master the art of blade throwing in this addictive arcade game. Throw knives into a spinning wooden log with precision and timing. Hit another knife and it's over - can you handle the pressure? HOW TO PLAY - Tap the screen to throw a knife - Stick every knife without touching the others - Hit apples to earn rewards - Throw all your knives to burst the log and clear the stage - Defeat a boss every 5 levels FEATURES - Premium Look: realistic wooden logs, steel knives and a clean dark design - 100 Levels: new twists like ghost knives and golden apples - 8 Unique Bosses: Fire, Forest, Ice, Golden, Dark, Shadow, Crystal and Storm Logs - Power-Ups: Slow-Mo, Shield and 2x Apples - 19 Knives: from common to legendary, unlocked with apples, progress or rewards - Daily Rewards: keep your 7-day streak to unlock the legendary Royal Dagger - Second Chance: watch an optional ad to continue where you left off - Works Offline: play anywhere, anytime - Turkish and English support FREE TO PLAY Blade Vortex is free and supported by ads. Rewarded ads are always optional. Download Blade Vortex now!
Terminal Detective
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Learn real command-line skills by solving a murder mystery. A murder has been committed in Terminal City, and the police need your help. Use real Unix commands โ grep, cat, head, tail, and pipes โ to sift through thousands of records, track down witnesses, and piece together the clues. No coding experience required. FEATURES: - Authentic terminal experience with a built-in command parser - Over 5,000 suspects, 400 witness interviews, and 200 streets to investigate - Progressive hint system that teaches you commands as you go - Built-in notebook to track your findings - Command history and tab autocompletion - Works completely offline โ no internet required Based on the open-source Command Line Murders project, reimagined as a polished mobile experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blade Vortex at Free against Terminal Detective's $9.99. Blade Vortex also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Blade Vortex is free to download; Terminal Detective costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blade Vortex ships an update every 3 days, Terminal Detective every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blade Vortex | Terminal Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $9.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | batuhan dagdelen | Moruk LLC |
In-app purchases
Blade Vortex
No in-app purchases
Terminal Detective
No in-app purchases
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