# Asterlock Archives vs Cold Case Bureau

The clearest difference is rating: Asterlock Archives at 5.0 against Cold Case Bureau's 4.1. Cold Case Bureau's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Asterlock Archives sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cold Case Bureau asks for nothing beyond the download.

Asterlock Archives holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cold Case Bureau has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Asterlock Archives | Cold Case Bureau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterlock-archives/id6769428573/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-bureau/id6775644891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Munson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896190852) | [Thomas Masters](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773804308) |

## What reviewers say

### Asterlock Archives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterlock-archives/id6769428573)

Engage in a compact terminal investigation, searching archived files and decoding encrypted evidence to solve cases. The game offers a tutorial and a mystery inspired by classic detective fiction, with optional purchases for additional content. No account or online profile is needed to play.

**Highlights:** Terminal-based investigation, Archived file searching, Keyword collection, Evidence decoding, Case solving, Tutorial and mystery cases

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Skin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Founder Supporter File | $1.99 | one-time |
| Archive Pack Vol. 1 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cold Case Bureau

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-bureau/id6775644891)

Engage in a slow-paced mystery game where you analyze case files, evidence, and suspect testimonies to uncover contradictions. Piece together clues on your investigation board to solve crimes and advance your detective career through increasingly challenging tiers.

**Highlights:** Analyze case files and evidence, Identify contradictions in testimonies, Use an investigation board, Progress through difficulty tiers, Offline play, Reputation system

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Asterlock Archives free?

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

### Is Cold Case Bureau free?

Cold Case Bureau is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Asterlock Archives or Cold Case Bureau?

Asterlock Archives is rated higher. Asterlock Archives averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cold Case Bureau averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

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