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ClueKeeper vs its rivals

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

ClueKeeper
This App
iStoryMaze
Nemesis
Solve:Crime & Murder Detective
Peer
Unknown - Raven Field
Peer
Alice and The Reformatory for Witches
Peer
Scary Mansion：Horror Escape 3D
Peer
Unknown - Foggins
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperClueKeeper LLCNicholas WilsonBonus Round LimitedTaegyu KimBispiral, s.r.o.CHEELY APPS (CHILI APPS), TOOTaegyu Kim
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 51.0 / 54.3 / 55.0 / 54.3 / 54.3 / 53.9 / 5
Ratings Count2026664520216
PriceFree$0.99Free$2.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateMar 18, 2014Jul 21, 2011Oct 17, 2025Sep 20, 2024Nov 10, 2016Nov 5, 2020Jun 16, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 15, 2026May 9, 2026Mar 30, 2026Mar 4, 2026Jul 17, 2017Jan 13, 2026Mar 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-----mixed-
Score-----65/100-
Praises-----
  • The core horror gameplay loop provides a high level of suspense and entertainment for players
  • Detailed house environment and animations create a high-quality visual experience for horror fans
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Complaints-----
  • Frequent application crashes following the latest update disrupt the core gameplay experience for users
  • Aggressive advertisement placement blocks the screen and makes the game feel unplayable for users
  • Lack of content updates for locked doors and rooms creates a sense of false advertising
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Requests-----
  • Expansion of game content including new rooms, skills, and an extreme difficulty mode
  • Implementation of cloud save or account synchronization to prevent progress loss upon deletion
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Creator-first web platform enables high-quality user-generated hunts
  • Offline-first architecture supports remote-location gameplay
  • AR integration via Zappar provides immersive puzzle layers
  • Maze mind map provides a visual tracking differentiator for puzzle-solving sessions.
  • Weekly content cadence sustains long-term ad-inventory
  • Randomized interrogation mechanics increase session length
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  • 3D animation quality anchors the horror brand
  • Stealth-based hide-and-seek loop drives session length
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Weaknesses
  • No built-in social discovery for hunts
  • Creator-led distribution limits organic user growth
  • Lack of recurring content drops reduces daily active usage
  • Premium tier at $0.99 above free-to-play category median.
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user-experience friction
  • Premium currency gating creates churn for casual players
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  • Frequent post-update crashes disrupt core gameplay
  • Inaccessible rooms create false advertising perception
  • Aggressive ad frequency blocks screen interaction
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Pricingfreepaidfreemiumpaidfreefreefree
MomentumMaintenanceZombie-----
Update Cadence2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1d avg5 versions, ~1338d avg-----

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