Best Cold Case Apps & Games

133+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our cold case list covers 133+ iPhone apps and games updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Cold Case Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryFree4.8★ (6.8K)YesYesNov 2026
2Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
3Cold Case Trace: RedstringCold Case Trace: RedstringFree4.4★ (67)NoYesNov 2026
4Stalkie · Mobile DetectiveStalkie · Mobile DetectiveFree4.6★ (2.9K)YesYesNov 2026
5Unsealed: Cold Case DetectiveUnsealed: Cold Case DetectiveFree4.6★ (7)NoYesNov 2026
6An Elmwood TrailAn Elmwood TrailFree4.9★ (266K)NoYesNov 2026
7Traced · Cold Case DetectiveTraced · Cold Case DetectiveFree4.6★ (10)YesYesNov 2026
8ColdCase - Online DetectiveColdCase - Online DetectiveFree3.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Cold Case

Suspects: Mobile Detective#2

Suspects: Mobile Detective by Bonus Round Limited

Solve Crime & Murder Mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Immerse yourself in interactive crime and murder mystery stories told through simulated chat messages, photos, videos, and social posts. Solve compelling cases by uncovering clues from characters' digital lives.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Immersive and realistic experience
  • 🤯 Gripping stories with unexpected twists
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Feeling of being a detective
  • 👍 Well-developed characters and dialogue

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive to unlock content
  • ⏳ Slow progression due to real-time pacing
  • 🔍 Lack of interactivity beyond reading messages
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing and crashes
Cold Case Trace: Redstring#3

Cold Case Trace: Redstring by Oguzhan Yildirim

Detective Murder Mystery Games
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.4(67 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Uncover the truth by examining a simulated phone's messages, photos, and data. Connect clues on an evidence board and accuse the killer in this interactive detective story. Your first case is free to play.

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FAQ about Cold Case

What are the best cold case apps & games for iPhone?
ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery tops our cold case apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cold case apps & games we rank are free to download, including ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery and Suspects: Mobile Detective.
ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 133+ cold case apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.