# Criminal Case vs Criminal Case

The clearest difference is chart position: Criminal Case at #138 against Criminal Case's unranked. Criminal Case also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 6.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Criminal Case sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Criminal Case sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Criminal Case against 4.7 for Criminal Case. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Criminal Case has 36K ratings behind it against 6.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Criminal Case's written reviews are positive against 61% of Criminal Case's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Criminal Case | Criminal Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-pacific-bay/id1151049361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) |

## What reviewers say

### Criminal Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating detective adventure by investigating crime scenes, gathering clues, and interrogating suspects. Analyze evidence to uncover the truth and bring murderers to justice in a grim city. Prove your detective prowess in this immersive hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Examine and analyze clues, Interrogate witnesses and suspects, Solve murder cases, Play with friends, Analyze evidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Instant Analysis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ham | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Complete Meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Burgers + 1 Free Orange Juice | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and intriguing game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting crime stories and puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- ⌚ Slow energy recharge and long wait times
- 🤖 Poor customer support and lack of response
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and tedious tasks
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to Facebook and sync progress
- Disappearing energy and in-game items
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to save energy and progress across sessions
- More efficient energy system and reduced wait times
- Improved customer support and communication
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases


### Criminal Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-pacific-bay/id1151049361)

Engage in a thrilling hidden object adventure game where you join the police force to solve murder mysteries. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects to bring killers to justice. Prove your detective prowess in this captivating storyline.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Examine and analyze clues, Interrogate witnesses and suspects, Catch killers, Hidden object gameplay, Adventure storyline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Instant Analysis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Complete Meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger + 50,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Addictive and fun
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging crime stories
- 🎨 Interesting characters
- 🔍 Challenging hidden object scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times for energy/lab results
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔄 Lack of progress transfer between games

**Reported bugs**

- Sticker packs disappearing
- Facebook login issues
- Freezing and crashing after updates
- Energy and progress not properly carried over when leveling up

**Requested features**

- Option to skip daily bonus spin
- Ability to carry over progress and items between games
- More interactive gameplay with characters
- Reduced wait times and energy requirements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Criminal Case free?

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

### Is Criminal Case free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Criminal Case or Criminal Case?

Criminal Case is rated higher. Criminal Case averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Criminal Case averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Criminal Case or Criminal Case have ads?

Both Criminal Case and Criminal Case show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Criminal Case or Criminal Case?

Criminal Case ships an update every 3 months, and Criminal Case every 3 months. Most recently, Criminal Case was updated on November 5, 2026 and Criminal Case on November 5, 2026.

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