# Criminal Case vs Fireboy & Watergirl

The clearest difference is rating: Criminal Case at 4.7 against Fireboy & Watergirl's 3.4. Criminal Case also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 257) and review sentiment (60% vs 39%). Fireboy & Watergirl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Fireboy & Watergirl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Criminal Case holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Criminal Case has 36K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Criminal Case's written reviews are positive against 39% of Fireboy & Watergirl's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Criminal Case | Fireboy & Watergirl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889/reviews)** | [3.4 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboy-and-watergirl-elements/id1446352801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) | [Oslo Albet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446035904) |

## What reviewers say

### Criminal Case

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### Fireboy & Watergirl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboy-and-watergirl-elements/id1446352801)

Guide Fireboy and Watergirl through challenging Elemental Temples. Solve intricate puzzles, race against the clock, and collect all the diamonds. Enjoy this adventure solo or team up with a friend.

**Highlights:** Elemental Temple exploration, Cooperative puzzle solving, Time-based challenges, Diamond collection, Single-player and multiplayer modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Great concept and mechanics
- 💡 Multiplayer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔍 Camera issues and zooming problems
- 🎮 Confusing and unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Screen zooming in and out during gameplay
- Levels becoming unplayable due to camera issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inability to switch between Fireboy and Watergirl

**Requested features**

- Separate jump and movement buttons
- Keyboard support for tablets
- Reduced ad frequency or paid ad-free option
- More levels and content from the original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Criminal Case free?

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

### Is Fireboy & Watergirl free?

Fireboy & Watergirl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Criminal Case or Fireboy & Watergirl?

Criminal Case is rated higher. Criminal Case averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Fireboy & Watergirl averages 3.4 from 257 ratings.

### Do Criminal Case or Fireboy & Watergirl have ads?

Criminal Case shows ads; Fireboy & Watergirl does not.

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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.*