Criminal Case: Travel in Time vs its rivals

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	Criminal Case: Travel in Time This App	New York Mysteries 1 Nemesis	Artifact Seekers (F2P) Contender	Dark Parables: Jack and the Sky Kingdom HD - A Hidden Object Fairy Tale Contender	Lost Chronicles (F2P) Contender	Artifact Seekers Contender	Legendary Tales 2 (Full) Peer	Pig Youtubers Saw Trap 1 Peer	Survival Island 2. Dino Ark Peer	Around the World in 80 Days – Extended Edition - Based on a Jules Verne Novel Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Pretty Simple	FIVE-BN GAMES	FIVE-BN STUDIO LLC	Big Fish Games, Inc	FIVE-BN STUDIO LLC	FIVE-BN GAMES	FIVE-BN STUDIO LLC	Mazniac	GemJam LLC	Microids
Category	Games	Adventure	Games	Games	Games	Adventure	Games	Adventure	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.0 / 5	4.7 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.6 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	3.4 / 5
Ratings Count	1,144	2,597	0	771	449	401	0	6,816	4,562	16
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$6.99	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 9, 2020	Oct 2, 2020	Oct 20, 2024	Mar 25, 2015	Sep 28, 2023	Oct 5, 2024	Jan 16, 2024	Mar 2, 2022	Feb 18, 2018	Jan 16, 2013
Last Updated	Aug 28, 2025	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 21, 2026	Mar 25, 2015	Nov 21, 2023	Apr 21, 2026	Jan 17, 2024	Apr 11, 2026	Jan 29, 2026	Mar 22, 2016
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	positive	mixed	-	positive	-	mixed	terrible
Score	35/100	-	-	75/100	60/100	-	85/100	-	65/100	20/100
Praises	Engaging mystery narratives and character personalities keep players invested in the detective experience	-	-	Stunning visual art and atmospheric music create an immersive experience for hidden object enthusiasts	Atmospheric town-based mystery narrative	-	Narrative depth and puzzle variety	-	Core dinosaur simulation mechanics provide high entertainment value for long-term players Offline play capability allows for consistent engagement without requiring active internet connection	Engaging visual design and mini-game variety provide a satisfying experience for players
Complaints	Aggressive monetization and time-gated mechanics force players to watch excessive ads for progression	-	-	Unresponsive touch controls during hidden object scenes cause significant frustration on tablet devices	Progression gates and lack of content updates	-	Fragmented cross-platform experience	-	In-app purchases for ad removal fail to function as advertised after payment Frequent application crashes prevent users from accessing the game environment entirely	Critical progression blockers prevent users from interacting with essential objects on screen Unresponsive touch controls during interaction sequences break the core gameplay loop
Requests	Return to the original game format that prioritized star collection over restrictive time limits	-	-	Improved map functionality with teleportation features to reduce backtracking between game locations	Cloud-save functionality	-	More frequent content updates	-	Expanded dinosaur variety and larger map sizes to increase exploration depth Multiplayer functionality to allow cooperative play with friends in shared worlds	Refunds requested due to game-breaking bugs that prevent any meaningful progress
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Time-travel narrative hook differentiates the setting from standard period-piece mysteries Established detective-simulation loop sustains long-term engagement	-	18-language localization functions as a B2B distribution moat into international markets	High-fidelity artistic direction sustains repeat play Cohesive narrative structure connects multiple titles for series loyalty	Traditional point-and-click adventure mechanics appeal to classic puzzle enthusiasts Cohesive, atmospheric town-based mystery narrative drives initial session retention	-	13-language localization library functions as a B2B distribution barrier into international markets Narrative-driven puzzle loop provides a focused experience for casual segments	-	Core dinosaur simulation loop sustains daily active usage Offline-first architecture removes connectivity barriers for casual players	15-language localization functions as a B2B distribution barrier into international markets Dual-perspective narrative increases total content depth
Weaknesses	0.49★ rating gap between Android and iOS platforms Persistent Facebook authentication failures block progress for returning users	-	0 ratings on the App Store indicate a failure to convert initial installs into active community feedback	Unresponsive touch controls on tablets Map navigation logic fails to guide players to correct locations	No cloud-save functionality despite user requests Lack of live-ops content updates leads to player churn after story completion	-	Split-monetization model ($6.99 iOS vs. F2P Android) creates a fragmented user experience Lack of social or competitive mechanics limits long-term retention	-	Ad-removal purchase logic fails to verify post-payment Launch-time instability prevents access to core content	Critical progression blockers on the first level Unresponsive touch controls during interaction sequences No cloud-save functionality
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	free	free
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Maintenance	Zombie	Zombie	-	Zombie	-	-	Maintenance
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~1d avg	-	1 versions	1 versions	2 versions, ~637d avg	-	2 versions, ~572d avg	-	-	4 versions

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