CrimeKey vs Asticus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CrimeKey
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CrimeKey: Murder Logic is a detective puzzle game about solving murder cases through observation, clues and deduction. Each case gives you a small mystery: three suspects, three possible weapons and three places where the crime may have happened. Your job is to read the evidence carefully, compare the details and work out the only combination that truly fits. There are no timers, no action sequences and no guessing. CrimeKey is a calm logic game where every mark on the grid brings you closer to the truth. Use the deduction board to organize your investigation. Cross out options that cannot be true, confirm the ones that make sense, and connect suspects, weapons and locations step by step. A stain, a smell, a trace of dust or a small contradiction may be the detail that opens the whole case. Every mystery is designed to be solved by reasoning. Some clues seem simple at first, but only reveal their meaning when combined with others. The solution is always there; you just have to follow the evidence. CrimeKey is ideal for players who enjoy classic detective stories, murder mystery games, logic puzzles and quiet challenges that reward attention. Open the case. Study the clues. Find the key to the crime.
Asticus
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A fresh murder mystery every time you play. Asticus drops you into a real city where a murder has just occurred. Interview suspects, visit crime scenes, examine evidence, and piece together what happened. Every case is generated by AI, so no two games are ever the same. Interrogate suspects in real-time conversations Ask anything you want. Suspects respond naturally, each with their own personality, secrets, and agenda. Some will help. Some will lie. It's up to you to tell the difference. Investigate real locations around the world. Each mystery is set in a real city โ from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires, Chicago to Istanbul. Visit landmarks, examine physical evidence, and connect the dots between people and places. Build your case from the ground up. Track suspect timelines. Spot contradictions. Cross-reference alibis with physical evidence. When you're ready, make your arrest โ but you'd better be sure. Key features - AI-generated mysteries set in real cities worldwide - Open-ended suspect interviews โ ask whatever you want - Physical evidence and crime scene investigation - Multiple suspects with interconnected stories - No two cases are ever the same
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Asticus at none against CrimeKey's shown. CrimeKey's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrimeKey ships an update every 5 days, Asticus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrimeKey | Asticus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eventronic Systems, SL | Mensah Software Ltd |
In-app purchases
CrimeKey
No in-app purchases
Asticus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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