Comparison

Detective D Version 1.2 vs Link & Arrow

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

Head to head
About

Detective D Version 1.2

Step into the shoes of Detective D at a high school reunion where a murder has occurred. Interrogate suspects, meticulously search the crime scene for vital clues, and overcome engaging mini-games to piece together the mystery. Can you identify the true culprit and deliver justice, or will your deduction lead you astray?

Highlights
  • Solve a murder mystery
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Search crime scenes
  • Play mini-games
  • Make deductions
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Detective D goes with his colleague to a high school reunion, where a murder occurs. Play as Detective D, interrogate suspects, search the crime scene for clues, get through the mini-games, and make your final deduction. Can you catch the real culprit or will you reach an incorrect conclusion? Credits Amy Fang(fangxueming@hotmail.com): Character Art Caylen Lee(zlee9@gatech.edu): Music Nicholas Shooter(nick.shooter@gmail.com): Music Priscilla Pun(ppun3@gatech.edu): Background Art Stephen Song(stephen.song@gatech.edu): UI Design/Art, Story, Bomb Assets/Level Design Xiaohan Hua(xiaohanhua@gmail.com): Project Lead, Programming, Story, Level Design Special Thanks: Priscilla Han, Xiaodong Hua, Trish Tieu For questions/comments/suggestions, please contact xiaohanhua@gmail.com ----Version 1.2 Minor Bug Fix-----

About

Link & Arrow

Connect numbered nodes in sequence by drawing a continuous path through a grid. Navigate empty cells, backtrack to correct mistakes, and aim for perfect scores. Unlock achievements and customize your experience.

Highlights
  • Connect numbered nodes in sequence
  • Draw continuous paths
  • Smart path planning
  • Backtracking system
  • Achievement system
  • Customizable colors
  • Score tracking
Features
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Link & Arrow is an engaging puzzle game that challenges you to connect numbers in sequence by drawing a continuous path through a grid. Gameplay: Connect numbered nodes in the correct order by drawing a line through the grid. Your path must be continuous, following cardinal directions (up, down, left, right) only. Once you've connected all numbers in sequence, they'll be eliminated and you'll advance to the next level. Key Features: 24 Challenging Levels - Progressively difficult puzzles that test your strategic thinking Smart Path Planning - Navigate through empty cells to reach target numbers Backtracking System - Draw back through your path to undo mistakes and find the optimal route Achievement System - Unlock rewards as you complete challenges Star Ratings - Earn up to 3 stars based on your performance, aiming for perfect zero-error runs Customizable Colors - Choose from multiple color schemes for your drawing paths Score Tracking - Track your best scores and completion times for each level Challenge Yourself: Master the art of pathfinding as you navigate increasingly complex grids. Each level requires careful planning and precise execution to achieve the perfect score. Can you complete all 25 levels with three stars? Download Link & Arrow today and test your puzzle-solving skills!

Screenshots

Detective D Version 1.22 screens
Link & Arrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link & Arrow at 59% against Detective D Version 1.2's 0%. Link & Arrow also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). Detective D Version 1.2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link & Arrow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link & Arrow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Detective D Version 1.2's written reviews are positive against 59% of Link & Arrow's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Detective D Version 1.2 versus Link & Arrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective D Version 1.2Link & Arrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.4K — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB118 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXiaohan Hua百凯 马

Customer experience

Detective D Version 1.2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Link & Arrow

All ratings1,445 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative37.2%

In-app purchases

None

Detective D Version 1.2

No in-app purchases

None

Link & Arrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective D Version 1.2 free?
Detective D Version 1.2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link & Arrow free?
Link & Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Detective D Version 1.2 or Link & Arrow?
Link & Arrow is rated higher. Detective D Version 1.2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Link & Arrow averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Detective D Version 1.2 or Link & Arrow have ads?
Link & Arrow shows ads; Detective D Version 1.2 does not.

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