# Detective Solitaire vs Cross Clues

Detective Solitaire and Cross Clues both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Cross Clues's written reviews are positive against 50% of Detective Solitaire's. Detective Solitaire's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Solitaire sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Clues sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Detective Solitaire against 4.9 for Cross Clues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 822 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Detective Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cross Clues's.

Detective Solitaire ships an update every 10 days, Cross Clues every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Solitaire | Cross Clues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-solitaire/id6776617046/reviews) | **[4.9 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 281 | **822** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [LE TECH CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742170855) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-solitaire/id6776617046)

Solve murder mysteries and uncover clues in a cozy Solitaire Association puzzle game. Follow a detective and her dog as they investigate crimes, question suspects, and bring criminals to justice.

**Highlights:** Solitaire Association puzzle gameplay, Murder mystery investigations, Crime scene investigation, Suspect questioning, Clue discovery, Cozy detective stories

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $26.99 | one-time |


### Cross Clues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-clues/id6789084785)

Engage your mind with a grid-based deduction puzzle. Analyze clues, uncover relationships between elements, and solve logic grids step-by-step. Discover unique mechanics and watch your progress unfold with satisfying visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Grid-based deduction puzzles, Analyze clue cards, Connect people, objects, locations, attributes, Unlock new mechanics, Offline play, Daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Packge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack05 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack06 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Solitaire free?

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

### Is Cross Clues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Detective Solitaire or Cross Clues?

Cross Clues is rated higher. Detective Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Cross Clues averages 4.9 from 822 ratings.

### Do Detective Solitaire or Cross Clues have ads?

Both Detective Solitaire and Cross Clues show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Solitaire or Cross Clues?

Detective Solitaire ships an update every 10 days, and Cross Clues every 9 days. Most recently, Detective Solitaire was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cross Clues on October 31, 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.*