Coldfiles vs The Final Node
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coldfiles
Step into the shoes of a detective and solve cold cases by interrogating suspects and piecing together evidence. Uncover hidden truths, connect clues on your evidence board, and build your reputation by closing cases.
- Interrogate suspects with open-ended questions
- Utilize an evidence board to connect clues
- Examine crime scenes and forensic reports
- Collaborate with a detective team
- Build reputation by closing cases
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Files nobody else could close end up on your desk. Some went cold years ago. Some are unfolding right now, with the clock still running. You close them the way a real investigator would: by talking to people who hide the truth — and proving what they hid. INTERROGATE SUSPECTS WHO LIE No dialogue trees. No scripts. Ask any question you want — every suspect answers in their own words, with their own secrets. They dodge. They deflect. They contradict themselves. Push the right way and a story starts to crack; push wrong and a witness shuts down. No two interrogations ever play out the same. THE EVIDENCE BOARD You investigate — the board keeps score. Every clue you uncover is pinned up automatically: photos, statements and forensic reports, tied together with red string. Some evidence arrives with no name on it — it hangs under a "?" until you prove who it belongs to. One glance at the board and you see the whole case: what you know, and what's still missing. FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE You don't guess — you prove it. Examine the crime scene and tap the details everyone else missed. Study the forensic reports. Watch recovered footage, zoom into photos, and listen to voice memos that say more than the caller intended. WORK WITH YOUR TEAM You're not alone. Your captain hands you the file, a forensic examiner re-opens the body, and your tech specialist pulls records nobody was supposed to find. Bring them what you discover — and bring the right question to the right person. CLOSE THE FILE When you're ready, make your accusation — and back it with evidence, or the captain sends the file straight back to the shelf. Name who did it, prove how, and the case is closed. Every closed file builds your reputation: from Rookie all the way to Legend. Coldfiles is free to download. Your badge comes with your first case licenses; additional files require licenses available as in-app purchases. A noir detective story you solve one message at a time. There's a new file on your desk, Detective. Open it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bglod.app/privacy
The Final Node
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Step into the shoes of a lead detective and take on the most complex murder mysteries and cold cases. The Final Node offers an immersive, realistic investigative experience where every detail matters. Investigate Crime Scenes Your logic is your greatest weapon. Examine crime scenes meticulously to uncover hidden evidence. Read through autopsy reports, suspect profiles, and forensic documents. Every clue you find brings you one step closer to the truth, but beware of false leads. Interrogate Suspects Suspects will lie, hide their motives, and protect their secrets. Interrogate them using the evidence you have collected. Press them on inconsistencies in their statements and break their alibis. Your questioning technique determines whether they confess or walk free. Master the Logic Tree Connect the dots. Utilize a dynamic investigation tree to track your progress and piece together the case. Unlocking a single node might lead you to a new suspect, reveal a hidden location, or uncover a shocking motive. You must accurately reconstruct the timeline of events to solve the crime. Realistic Cases Solve detailed cases with deep backgrounds, inspired by real-life mysteries. Do you have the intellect and composure to catch the killer? The truth is hidden within the nodes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coldfiles at none against The Final Node's 3. Coldfiles also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Final Node's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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. The Final Node sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Coldfiles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Coldfiles ships an update every 4 days, The Final Node every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coldfiles | The Final Node |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nikita Chernov | EYUP OZTURK |
In-app purchases
Coldfiles
No in-app purchases
The Final Node
- Rookie Pack$0.99
- Inspector Pack$1.99
- Legend Pack$3.99








