Comparison

Asticus vs Case Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Asticus

Features
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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 — 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 — but you'd better be sure. Key features - AI-generated mysteries set in real cities worldwide - Open-ended suspect interviews — ask whatever you want - Physical evidence and crime scene investigation - Multiple suspects with interconnected stories - No two cases are ever the same

About

Case Files

Features
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The file is yours. You name the killer. Case Files is a detective game that works like a real investigation. No action, no running around — just you, the evidence and the suspects. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a case: assassination, cold case, domestic, organised crime or serial killer • Gather evidence: autopsy reports, phone records, bank statements, CCTV, GPS history and more • Run the analysis: 11 forensic minigames — enhance CCTV frames, match ballistics, crack PIN codes, clean audio recordings, run DNA comparisons • Interrogate the suspects, catch the contradiction in their statements • Name the killer, the weapon and the motive. Then prove it. A REAL INVESTIGATION FEEL Evidence unlocks in stages: some is on the table from the start, some arrives with time, some only after you crack another piece. Every verdict is checked server-side — no guessing your way through. PLAY TOGETHER Open a case room and investigate the same file with friends. FREE TO PLAY Your first cases are free. Detective Cash (DP), tickets and an optional Detective+ subscription are available as in-app purchases — no ads, ever. LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French and Spanish. More on the way. Your desk is waiting, Detective. Terms of Use: https://www.casefilesgame.com/legal#terms Privacy Policy: https://www.casefilesgame.com/privacy

Screenshots

Asticus4 screens
Case Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asticus at none against Case Files's 8. Asticus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Case Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Case Files sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Asticus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asticus ships an update every 3 weeks, Case Files weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Asticus versus Case Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsticusCase Files
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB104 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMensah Software Ltdonur samil sahin

In-app purchases

None

Asticus

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions1
  • Detective+$2.991 Month
One-time7
  • Rookie Pack$0.99
  • Single Room$0.99
  • Detective Pack$1.99
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  • Triple Pack$1.99
  • Inspector Pack$2.99
  • Squad Pack$3.99
  • Chief Inspector Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Asticus free?
Asticus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Asticus or Case Files have ads?
Neither Asticus nor Case Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asticus or Case Files?
Asticus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Case Files weekly. Most recently, Asticus was updated on November 13, 2026 and Case Files on November 13, 2026.

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