Comparison

Detective Grimoire vs Fleeting Memory

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

Head to head
About

Detective Grimoire

Step into the shoes of a detective investigating a mysterious murder in a swamp. Explore the crime scene, interrogate suspects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind a mythical creature's involvement. Unravel the secrets of the marsh to solve the case.

Highlights
  • Investigate murder scenes
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Solve puzzles
  • Search for clues
  • Explore environments
  • Uncover secrets
Features
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Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, found deep within the heart of the marshes, seemingly killed by the very mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the surrounding area, inspect the scene of the crime, grill the suspects, solve puzzles, search for clues and uncover the secret of the swamp! "Definitely one of the better crime games I've played and it's a treat to experience" - Mark Brown "Detective Grimoire is a better detective game than the likes of, say, L.A. Noire [...] The designers knew what they wanted the game to be and ensure that nothing got in the way of it. As a result, it’s thoroughly enjoyable" - Chris Priestman

About

Fleeting Memory

Embark on a comical point-and-click adventure as you help a woman with amnesia uncover her identity. Solve puzzles, interact with quirky characters, and unravel a mind-bending storyline filled with witty humor and charming hand-drawn art.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn art
  • Musical score
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Character interactions
  • Witty comments
  • Mind-bending storyline
Features
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A mysterious woman with no memory. A cranky corpse who won't stay dead. And YOU, the key figure in a swirl of quirky characters, forgotten identities and cunning puzzles. This is FLEETING MEMORY, a comical take on the classic point-and-click adventure … – A beautiful though slightly disheveled woman knocks at the door. She's lost, she's soaked in rain … and she has no idea WHO SHE IS. Sounds like a job for the dashing householder staring back at her. YOU. If only you could help. Tell her where she is, what her name is, anything … But you don't know what her name is. You don't know what anybody's name is. Including YOUR OWN … – FEATURES • gobs of gorgeous hand-drawn art • a compelling musical score • a plethora of puzzles and riddles • hilarious character interactions • hundreds of witty in-game comments • a strange little dog • an astonishingly useful mop • several birds • a mind-bending storyline • AND Enescu Fleet, the world's greatest, semiretired detective Your MysteryCaper awaits … – MysteryCaper. It's COMEDY SOLVED.

Screenshots

Detective Grimoire4 screens
Fleeting Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Detective Grimoire at 4.7 against Fleeting Memory's 4.4. Detective Grimoire also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Detective Grimoire costs $2.99 and Fleeting Memory $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detective Grimoire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Grimoire has 675 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Detective Grimoire's written reviews are positive against 79% of Fleeting Memory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detective Grimoire ships an update every 5 weeks, Fleeting Memory every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Detective Grimoire versus Fleeting Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective GrimoireFleeting Memory
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (675 ratings) — better4.4 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings675 — better74
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB183 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSFB GamesMysteryCaper, LLC

Customer experience

Detective Grimoire

All ratings673 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%

Fleeting Memory

All ratings74 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Detective Grimoire

From 675 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Charming characters and animations
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
  • 🎙️ Excellent voice acting
  • 🕵️ Engaging mystery and detective story
  • 💯 Highly enjoyable overall experience

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Relatively short playtime
  • 🤔 Puzzles could be more challenging
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and technical issues

Fleeting Memory

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Clever and funny dialogues
  • 🎨 Beautiful and charming art style
  • 🤔 Challenging and fun puzzles
  • 👍 Well-structured and helpful hints
  • ✨ Refreshing and unique gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🚶‍♂️ Clunky and laborious gameplay
  • 🧭 Difficult to navigate and find way
  • 🧩 Illogical or random puzzle solutions
  • 🖱️ Tedious clicking and interaction
  • 🗣️ Dated character conversations

Bugs and requests

Detective Grimoire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on newer iOS versions
  • Inability to progress due to missing items

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer or more in-depth storylines
  • Increased puzzle difficulty
  • Controller support
  • Sequels or additional cases

Fleeting Memory

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game freezing when solving puzzles
  • Inability to collect items
  • Stuck on specific puzzles/locations
  • Hint button causing freezes
  • Major glitches preventing progression
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  • Voice recording overwriting necessary audio

Requested features

2 requests
  • In-game hint system
  • Ability to rewatch cutscenes

In-app purchases

None

Detective Grimoire

No in-app purchases

None

Fleeting Memory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective Grimoire free?
Detective Grimoire costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fleeting Memory free?
Fleeting Memory costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Detective Grimoire or Fleeting Memory?
Detective Grimoire is rated higher. Detective Grimoire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Fleeting Memory averages 4.4 from 74 ratings.
Do Detective Grimoire or Fleeting Memory have ads?
Neither Detective Grimoire nor Fleeting Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Detective Grimoire or Fleeting Memory?
Detective Grimoire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fleeting Memory every 4 months. Most recently, Detective Grimoire was updated on October 26, 2026 and Fleeting Memory on October 24, 2026.

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