Comparison

Asterlock Archives vs WhosDunIt

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

WhosDunIt

Features
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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

Screenshots

WhosDunIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Asterlock Archives versus WhosDunIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterlock ArchivesWhosDunIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB55 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperJeffrey MunsonStruckChord Labs

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Asterlock Archives

One-time3
  • Operator Skin Pack$0.99
  • Founder Supporter File$1.99
  • Archive Pack Vol. 1$2.99
None

WhosDunIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asterlock Archives free?
Asterlock Archives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhosDunIt free?
WhosDunIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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