Clue Hunter vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Clue Hunter's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Clue Hunter This App	Who is? Brain Teaser & Riddles Nemesis	Case Hunter - Can you solve it? Contender	Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles Contender	Braindom: Brain Games Test Contender	Detective Masters Contender	Brain Out Peer	Chat Master! Peer	Help Me: Tricky Brain Puzzle New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Lion Studios	UNICO STUDIO	Focus apps	UNICO STUDIO	Matchingham Games	Crazy Labs	Eyewind	Supersonic Studios	ABI Game Studio
Category	Games	Games	-	Games	-	-	-	-	-
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	-	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-
Ratings Count	71,502	173,201	-	1,417,806	-	-	-	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	Free	-	-	-	-	-
Release Date	Jul 4, 2020	Sep 21, 2020	-	Nov 12, 2019	-	-	-	-	-
Last Updated	Dec 13, 2023	Feb 5, 2026	-	Apr 9, 2026	-	-	-	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	positive	-	mixed	-	-	-	-	-
Score	45/100	78/100	-	65/100	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	Detective-themed puzzle gameplay provides an engaging and entertaining experience for casual players Offline playability allows for consistent engagement without requiring a constant internet connection	Challenging riddle and puzzle mechanics provide effective mental stimulation for casual players	-	Challenging puzzle mechanics effectively stimulate cognitive thinking and problem solving skills for players High replayability and addictive nature keep users engaged during short daily play sessions	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency interrupts the core gameplay loop and degrades the user experience Technical instability and crashes prevent consistent access to the game on mobile devices Perceived bias in character design triggers negative sentiment regarding social and cultural representation	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay after every single level	-	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience Aggressive monetization tactics and expensive hint systems gate progress for non-paying players	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Expansion of the level library to provide more content for long-term players	Expansion of the level library to provide sustained long-term engagement	-	Increased level volume to provide more content for long-term dedicated players	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Detective-for-hire narrative framing provides a cohesive hook Social hint system creates a viral acquisition loop	Narrative-driven mystery scenarios sustain emotional engagement Offline-first architecture removes connectivity-based churn	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity Offline-first architecture maximizes accessibility in low-connectivity regions	-	-	-	-	-
Weaknesses	Ad frequency after every decision drives high churn Technical instability prevents consistent access Character design aesthetics trigger negative sentiment	Ad-to-gameplay ratio drives high churn Content volume leads to rapid completion Unresponsive touch controls in specific tasks	-	Ad-to-gameplay ratio is the primary churn driver Premium tier weekly subscription cost exceeds casual-puzzle category medians	-	-	-	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	-	freemium	-	-	-	-	-
Momentum	Zombie	Maintenance	-	Active	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~410d avg	5 versions, ~114d avg	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~22d avg	-	-	-	-	-

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