# Flick vs Detectea

The clearest difference is rating: Flick at 5.0 against Detectea's 4.1. Flick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Detectea's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detectea sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detectea has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flick | Detectea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-text-message-stories/id6773943713/reviews)** | [4.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 65 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Geckler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833700201) | [App Tricks Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789339184) |

## What reviewers say

### Flick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-text-message-stories/id6773943713)

Immerse yourself in addictive text message stories that unfold one message at a time. Explore genres like drama, horror, mystery, and romance with fast-paced narratives and unexpected twists. Designed for binge-reading with a smooth dark mode.

**Highlights:** Endless short text stories, Multiple genres (drama, horror, mystery, romance), Immersive chat-style reading, New stories added constantly, Fast-paced stories with twists, Dark mode for binge reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Detectea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803)

Investigate fictional phones to uncover hidden secrets and solve mysteries. Explore messages, photos, and payments to piece together the truth and send proof to clients. Uncover new cases and secrets as you progress through interactive episodes.

**Highlights:** Investigate realistic fictional phone apps, Find clues in chats, photos, notes, payments, maps, emails, Send proof back to the client, Answer deduction questions, Use hints when stuck, Unlock new cases and secrets

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flick free?

Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detectea free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flick or Detectea?

Flick is rated higher. Flick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Detectea averages 4.1 from 70 ratings.

### Do Flick or Detectea have ads?

Flick shows ads; Detectea does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*