Report updated Mar 26, 2026
Clue Companion
v1.0.11Players of the digital Clue board game on console or PC who want to enhance their local multiplayer experience by keeping their detective notes private.
What Is Clue Companion?
Launched Mar 11, 2024
Updated Dec 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Digital tracking of suspects, weapons, and crime scenes to keep notes hidden from other players during local games.
App color scheme automatically updates to match the user's character choice in the main game.
Syncs with Clue on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or Steam via a local game code.
Allows players to manage their detective notes on a mobile device while playing on a console or PC.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate functionality post-fix, but report connection errors and broken local multiplayer.”
What Users Love
They have fixed the issue and the process works flawlessly
Thanks to the update that was pushed out recently, this app once again works wonderfully
Pain Points
keeps saying 'game doesn't exist' very frustrating
Every time I put in the code to play, I am told that it’s not valid
Bought this game for the Nintendo Switch to play with my boyfriend... app does not work
Local play is totally borked rendering a big part of the Switch purchase useless
why does the game give you a 5 digit code but the app only needs a 4 digit code?
code mismatch switch gives 5 and app take 4
High confidence · 99 reviews available
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong brand alignment with the official Clue IP.
- Unique, immersive UI customization that enhances the game theme.
- Effective cross-platform bridge between mobile and console/PC.
Cons
- Persistent, high-frequency connectivity bugs that frustrate users.
- Poor UX design regarding code input (4-digit vs 5-digit mismatch).
- Low overall store ratings (sub-2.5 stars) damaging brand reputation.
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Standardizing the connection protocol to eliminate "game not found" errors.
- Improving the onboarding/tutorial flow to explain the code-entry process clearly.
- Expanding companion features to other board game titles in the developer's portfolio.
Market Threats
- Negative reviews impacting the purchase conversion of the premium console/PC game.
- Competitors developing more stable, platform-agnostic companion tools.
- User churn due to the "broken" state of local multiplayer.
Key Takeaways
Clue Companion is a frustrating board app that is completely free. With a 2.3/5 rating from 588 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate functionality post-fix, though connection errors remains a common concern.
Best for: Players of the digital Clue board game on console or PC who want to enhance their local multiplayer experience by keeping their detective notes private.
App Details & Pricing
Model: free
The app serves as a free utility/value-add to drive engagement and retention for the premium paid console/PC versions of the Clue game.
iOS Version
1.0.11
Android Version
0.0.11
Release Date
Mar 11, 2024
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Marmalade Game Studio