Best Murder Mystery Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Looking for free murder mystery apps and games? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Murder Mystery Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
2An Elmwood TrailAn Elmwood TrailFree4.9★ (267K)NoYesNov 2026
3Whodunit?™: Murder MysteryWhodunit?™: Murder MysteryFree4.7★ (390)YesYesNov 2026
4Criminal Case: Hidden ObjectsCriminal Case: Hidden ObjectsFree4.7★ (36K)YesYesNov 2026
5Murder by Choice: Mystery GameMurder by Choice: Mystery GameFree4.3★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
6Suspects: Mystery MansionSuspects: Mystery MansionFree4.7★ (57K)YesYesNov 2026
7Murder Mystery Detective StoryMurder Mystery Detective StoryFree4.8★ (5.8K)NoYesNov 2026
8Whodoku: Who's the Killer?Whodoku: Who's the Killer?Free5.0★ (3)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Murder Mystery

Suspects: Mobile Detective#1

Suspects: Mobile Detective by Bonus Round Limited

Solve Crime & Murder Mystery
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#73in Games
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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
An Elmwood Trail#2

An Elmwood Trail by Sparsh Tyagi

Solve A Missing Girl's Mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(267K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#76in Games
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Engage in an interactive mystery game to find a missing girl in the town of Riverstone. Investigate clues, interrogate suspects, and make critical decisions to unravel the secrets of Elmwood Forest and bring her home safely.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Captivating story and mystery
  • 🧠 Engaging puzzles and challenges
  • 🎨 Unique and polished visual style
  • 🔍 Immersive detective experience
  • 🎉 Addictive and hard to put down
  • 🔍 Feeling like a real detective
  • 💰 Free to play with no ads
  • 🔍 Interactive with phone features

Room to Improve

  • 📝 Some grammatical/translation issues
  • 🤔 Dialogue can feel unnatural at times
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited choices/impact on story
  • 🤯 Cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more
Whodunit?™: Murder Mystery#3

Whodunit?™: Murder Mystery by MVP Games Ltd

5-Minute Murder Mysteries
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(390 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Step into the role of a detective and solve over 40 original murder mysteries. Examine evidence, interrogate suspects, and piece together clues to catch the killer. Test your detective skills and climb the ranks to become the top detective.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great murder mystery cases
  • 👍 No ads or in-game currency
  • 👍 Fun for friends and family
  • 👍 Simple and interesting gameplay
  • 👍 Well-written stories
  • 👍 Stimulating and thought-provoking
  • 👍 No convoluted bonus items
  • 👍 Good for not making you addicted

Room to Improve

  • ⏳ Long wait times between cases
  • 💰 Introduction of ads and in-game currency
  • ❓ Inconsistent case resolution
  • ✍️ Bad grammar and distracting errors
  • ❓ Paid app not working
  • 🤔 Confusing highlighter functionality

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FAQ about Murder Mystery

What are the best murder mystery apps & games for iPhone?
Suspects: Mobile Detective tops our murder mystery apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top murder mystery apps & games we rank are free to download, including Suspects: Mobile Detective and An Elmwood Trail.
Suspects: Mobile Detective shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ murder mystery apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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