# Detectea vs Stalky Detective

The clearest difference is rating: Detectea at 4.1 against Stalky Detective's 1.0. Detectea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). Stalky Detective's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Stalky Detective sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detectea holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Detectea's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stalky Detective's.

Detectea ships an update fortnightly, Stalky Detective weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detectea | Stalky Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectea-detective-game/id6774531803/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stalky-detective/id6796974977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 554 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Tricks Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789339184) | [Valeriu Moiseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812936836) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Stalky Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stalky-detective/id6796974977)

Engage in a fictional detective game where you solve mysteries by examining simulated phone data. Uncover clues within messages, photos, and notes to crack cases and deliver your verdict. Cases range in difficulty from simple dramas to complex investigations.

**Highlights:** Examine simulated phone interfaces, Recover deleted messages and notes, Crack codes to locked apps and albums, Collect and connect clues, Answer investigation questions, Deliver final case verdicts, Play offline

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stalky Detective - weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stalky Detective - Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detectea free?

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

### Is Stalky Detective free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Detectea or Stalky Detective?

Detectea is rated higher. Detectea averages 4.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Stalky Detective averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Detectea or Stalky Detective have ads?

Stalky Detective shows ads; Detectea does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detectea or Stalky Detective?

Detectea ships an update fortnightly, and Stalky Detective weekly. Most recently, Detectea was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stalky Detective on October 26, 2026.

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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.*