Asterlock Archives vs WhosDunIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Asterlock Archives
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.
- Terminal-based investigation
- Archived file searching
- Keyword collection
- Evidence decoding
- Case solving
- Tutorial and mystery cases
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Asterlock Archives turns detective work into a compact terminal investigation. Search archived files, collect keywords, decode encrypted evidence, and close each case using only the clues you can prove. The starter archive includes a tutorial case and a larger mystery inspired by early public-domain detective fiction. Optional purchases add more archive cases and cosmetic extras. No account is required. No online profile. Just the files, the facts, and your own brain. Use the terminal directly or tap the active dossier to inspect evidence, open locks, and track your next lead.
WhosDunIt
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WhosDunIt is a collaborative online mystery game where you and your team become detectives. Examine evidence on a shared investigation board, discuss clues with your teammates, and finally submit your conclusion. Features: - Real-time collaborative investigation board - Multiple cases with rich evidence and storylines - Team play with friend invites - Daily puzzles to keep your mind sharp - Leaderboards to track your detective record - In-game chat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhosDunIt at none against Asterlock Archives's 3. WhosDunIt also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Asterlock Archives sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WhosDunIt asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Asterlock Archives | WhosDunIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Munson | StruckChord Labs |
In-app purchases
Asterlock Archives
- Operator Skin Pack$0.99
- Founder Supporter File$1.99
- Archive Pack Vol. 1$2.99
WhosDunIt
No in-app purchases
Questions
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