Comparison

Twisted Worlds vs Detectives

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

Head to head
About

Twisted Worlds

Embark on a fantasy adventure to save two realms from time collapse. Investigate hidden object scenes, solve puzzles with numbers, and uncover mysteries across different eras and parallel realities. Collect artifacts and enjoy challenging mini-games as you journey through history and into the future.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Solve puzzles with numbers
  • Explore parallel realities
  • Journey through history
  • Challenging mini-games
  • Collect artifacts
Features
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Play an exciting fantasy Hidden Object game for sci-fi lovers and save the world from peril. A brave adventurer, you discover a magical portal and get drawn into a mystery greater than you ever expected. Solve thrilling puzzles and investigate Hidden Object scenes as you journey into the unknown. Opening with the stunning cutscene, the gameplay will draw you right into the heart of the mystery. You are tasked with saving two realms from time collapse. Find hidden clues in stunning hand drawn scenes and uncover the secret behind mysterious symbols surrounding us. Game features: ● Meet a cast of mysterious characters ● Master loads of exciting modes with every new level ● Discover surprises at every turn ● Travel around the world… and beyond ● Solve exciting puzzles with numbers ● Explore beautiful locations ● Full version of the game However, this HOG is more than just a mystery game. It's a brand new Hidden Object game with lots of unique features. First, you are going to visit the most beautiful places in the world… and their reflection in the parallel reality. In order not to lose yourself in a fantasy world, use hints and watch the time. Inhabited by the wild and wonderful characters, it is absolutely bewitching. Secondly, it is not an ordinary story game. Instead, each quest will unravel the history of humanity. While you make incredible collections you will enjoy the story of our civilization. The artifacts collected display the establishment and evolution of different spheres of our life. Get to know about the medieval battles, inventions of the Victorian era, and modern discoveries. This fantastic Hidden Object game is indeed a journey through centuries full of intrigue. Moreover, we even dared to look further. Ever wondered what incredible events await you? Play challenging mini-games and look into the future. Uncover a new mystery in each new quest you complete. Further on, various amulets help you progress quicker. Take advantage of a cumulative daily bonus to amass coins and crystals, and prepare energy boosters from the found ingredients without a single in-app purchase! In a word, we took the best of your favorite genres and mixed them in a mystery game you’ll love. So, get ready for the journey of a lifetime in this epic Hidden Object adventure game unlike anything you’ve seen before. Get involved in a story to take you into a world of thrilling mystery - the Future! ► Discover more great games from Absolutist, including: ◊ WTF Detective ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Crime City Detective: Hidden Object ◊ Boxie: Hidden Object Puzzle ◊ Bubble Shooter: Classic Arcade Game ◊ Kingdom of Aurelia: Mystery of Poisoned Dagger ◊ Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Adventure ◊ Taken Souls: Blood Ritual ◊ The Renaissance of Evil ◊ Mysteries and Nightmares - Morgiana Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hidden-Numbers-Twisted-Worlds-Community-472912176179944/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

About

Detectives

Embark on thrilling detective adventures solving mysteries with Sherlock Holmes and other characters. Find hidden objects in detailed scenes across various exciting scenarios, from stolen exhibits to zombie escapes. Enjoy a truly free experience with optional tools available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Sherlock Holmes adventures
  • Zombie escape puzzles
  • Comic-book detective cases
  • Find hidden objects
  • Detailed scenes and graphics
  • Optional in-app tools
Features
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This hidden objects games is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it’s entirely up to you to buy optional tools. ● DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES New adventures of famous Sherlock Holmes are waiting for you The valuable exhibit is stolen from a collection of Lord Crowley. Traces of malefactors lead to India. ● ZOMBIES ESCAPE Become top Zombie Hunter in a classic hidden objects puzzle. Help to find Zombies who escaped from a clinic lab! ● DETECTIVE PUG The shadow of the evil Skindiver has fallen upon Oddopolis. The city police don’t know what to do. Detective Sherlock Pug has decided to call on superheroes for aid. Become a comic-book detective’s right-hand man. Solve an unusual case by finding and defeating a dangerous villain. "Easily the most vibrant and out of this world hidden objects game you’ll find in the App Store." - AppAdvice "Hard to say but easy to love " - AppGratis "Fabulous detailed scenes with impressive graphics for you to hunt for clues in." - AppPicker

Screenshots

Twisted Worlds4 screens
Detectives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Detectives at none against Twisted Worlds's shown. Detectives also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 206). Twisted Worlds's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Twisted Worlds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Detectives sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Twisted Worlds against 4.5 for Detectives. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detectives has 1.2K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 85% of Detectives's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, Detectives every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Twisted Worlds versus Detectives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwisted WorldsDetectives
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (206 ratings)4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2061.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better9.3
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Twisted Worlds

All ratings206 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative2.9%

Detectives

All ratings1,163 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Twisted Worlds

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid game
  • 🚀 Challenging and fun
  • 🚀 Interesting concept
  • 🚀 Entertaining
  • 🚀 Fun way to pass time and gain knowledge

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Energy issues
  • 🔍 Hidden objects hard to see
  • 🤔 Confusing, lacking instructions
  • 💸 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases

Detectives

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🎨 Interesting graphics and visuals
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
  • 💰 Free to play with optional paid upgrades
  • 🕹️ Variety of mini-games and puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Some objects can be hard to spot
  • 🕰️ Occasional performance issues or freezes
  • 💸 Frequent ads can be intrusive
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain mechanics

Bugs and requests

Twisted Worlds

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Money amount dropping unexpectedly
  • Inability to zoom in/out on some devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better instructions and tutorials
  • Increased level of difficulty
  • More variety in levels and mini-games

Detectives

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game getting stuck or crashing on certain levels
  • Locked rooms or puzzles not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings or customization options
  • More varied and challenging puzzles
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Ability to disable ads for a fee

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Twisted Worlds

One-time13
  • Useful Chest 90% off$0.99
  • Amulet Collection (Sale)$1.99
  • Hint Collection$1.99
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  • Useful Chest 70% off$1.99
  • 10000 Gold$3.99
  • 30 Crystals$3.99
  • Useful Chest 50% off$3.99
  • Novice Chest$4.99
  • Useful Chest 30% off$5.99
  • 75 Crystals and 4 bonus$9.99
  • 112 Crystals and 8 bonus$14.99
  • 37500 Gold and Bonus 2625$14.99
  • 150 Crystals and 15 bonus$19.99
8 purchases

Detectives

One-time8
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Sherlock Holmes: No Ads$0.99
  • Detective Pug Comics: No Ads$0.99
  • Hidden Zombies: No Ads$0.99
  • Ads Free$1.99
  • Hidden Objects : All-included$2.99

Questions

Is Twisted Worlds free?
Twisted Worlds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detectives free?
Detectives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Twisted Worlds or Detectives?
Detectives is rated higher. Twisted Worlds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Detectives averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Twisted Worlds or Detectives have ads?
Twisted Worlds shows ads; Detectives does not.
Which is updated more often, Twisted Worlds or Detectives?
Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, and Detectives every 2 months. Most recently, Twisted Worlds was updated on August 22, 2026 and Detectives on September 20, 2026.

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