# Criminal Case: Hidden Objects — Murder Mystery Detective Game

> Detective hidden object adventure game solving murder cases. (iPhone/iPad app by Pretty Simple.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 35,824 App Store ratings · 1,009 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Mexican Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2014-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889/reviews.md

## What is Criminal Case?

A murder has been reported in Grimsborough, Detective. Grab your badge — the Chief is waiting.

Criminal Case is the original hidden object detective game: the award-winning phenomenon that has turned more than 100 million players into detectives since 2012. Search crime scenes for clues, examine the evidence, interrogate the suspects — and when the proof is solid, arrest the killer yourself.

INVESTIGATE CRIME SCENES
Every case starts at the scene of the crime. Search gorgeous hand-drawn locations for hidden objects and vital clues, race the clock for the best score, and earn the stars that move your investigation forward.

RUN THE LAB
Take your findings to the forensics team. Analyze samples, decode messages, reconstruct torn documents and match fingerprints. In Grimsborough, every detail talks — if you know how to listen.

INTERROGATE THE SUSPECTS
Bring witnesses and suspects in for questioning. Compare their statements with the facts, catch them lying, and profile your killer trait by trait until only one name is left.

ARREST THE KILLER
Most mystery games end when you find the last object. Criminal Case is where it gets serious: match the evidence to your suspects and put the right one behind bars. Get it wrong, and a killer walks free.

ONE CITY. 56 CASES. ONE CONSPIRACY.
From the smokestacks of the Industrial Area to the runways of the Airport, the six districts of Grimsborough hide 56 murder cases — and the deeper you dig, the clearer it becomes that they are all connected.

THE ORIGINAL, SINCE 2012
Facebook Game of the Year 2013. More than 100 million detectives worldwide. The classic that defined crime investigation games on mobile — still updated, still free, still one of a kind.
Played back in the day? Welcome back, partner. Jones kept your desk exactly as you left it.

BETTER WITH FRIENDS
Connect with your friends to team up on investigations, compare your detective skills on the leaderboards, and send each other energy and gifts.

THE FIRST OF 8 SEASONS
Grimsborough is where the saga begins. Once you have cleaned up this city, seven more seasons of Criminal Case are waiting for you — from Pacific Bay all the way to Paris.

Criminal Case is free to play, with optional in-app purchases (you can disable these in your device settings). The optional Pizza subscription raises your energy bar to 170 and removes ads: 2.99 USD/week (or local equivalent) after a 3-day free trial, auto-renewing unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Terms of Service: https://prettysimplegames.com/legal/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.prettysimplegames.com/legal/privacy-policy

The killer thinks they got away with it, Detective. Prove them wrong.

## Key features

- Investigate crime scenes
- Examine and analyze clues
- Interrogate witnesses and suspects
- Solve murder cases
- Play with friends
- Analyze evidence

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Burgers + 1 Free Orange Juice | $9.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ham | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Complete Meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #151 in Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

## What do users think of Criminal Case?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and intriguing game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting crime stories and puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**Cons**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- ⌚ Slow energy recharge and long wait times
- 🤖 Poor customer support and lack of response
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and tedious tasks
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to Facebook and sync progress
- Disappearing energy and in-game items
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save energy and progress across sessions
- More efficient energy system and reduced wait times
- Improved customer support and communication
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,009)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-08-26, version 1.45*

Literally my favourite game ever, I actually like that I can't binge play the cases because the energy runs out. It means I get more out of the game. Honestly it's so fun, there's so many different cases I've been playing for a long time I'll never get bored of it

### 2/5 — Not for me.

*2026-08-22, version 1.45*

Played a few minutes.  Screen was cluttered.  The seek objects part is maybe 5-6 objects.  It’s a crime thing so bloody items, dead bodies.  Ugh.  There was already a push to limit plat due to limited lightning points.  I decided to stop now.  Good luck.

### 5/5 — Game!

*2026-08-21, version 1.45*

Absolutely Love This game!! ^^

### 4/5 — Challenging memory builder

*2026-08-20, version 1.45*

This game is brilliant at testing your memory for objects, however, your ability to play consistently is dependent upon your willingness to spend money to play.  I stopped playing some years ago but have recently returned, and find that I rarely spent money on past version, but, absent the accumulation of points from old version, I would not be able to progress from one level to the next without spending a significant amount of money to play consistently.  No doubt it will disappear from my Games when I run out of previously accumulated points 🤷🏻‍♀️

### 1/5 — bro

*2026-08-16, version 1.44*

why do i have to wait a whole day to get to the next level that i worked hard for or i have to pay if i wanna go instantly thats weird and greedy its not gonna make anyone want to wait its gonna make them want to delete the game because they dont feel like waiting to play anymore

### 5/5 — Game is great

*2026-08-05, version 1.44*

Amazing game 10/10 absolutely do recommend

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-04, version 1.44*

Vey exiting fun

### 1/5 — Игра была хорошей,пока не впихнули кучу рекламы каждые 20 секунд! Это издевательство!

*2026-08-01, version 1.44*

Очень много рекламы! Стало невозможно спокойно играть😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

### 1/5 — To many ads

*2026-07-31, version 1.44*

Have always loved this game, but since I started playing it on my iPad all you get is ads. You play one time, AD, play another round, AD. Etc, etc, etc. Makers, really push for you to pay for no ads, but bugger that, it’s not worth it. Shame really as I’ve been playing it since it first came out, but not anymore. Game will be deleted.

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2026-07-29, version 1.44*

This game is literally so amazing and fun im addicted to it anytime i get bored i play this game it makes me learn a lot of new things !🤍

## Frequently asked questions about Criminal Case

### What is Criminal Case?

Criminal Case is a hidden object and adventure game where players step into the shoes of a police detective. You will investigate crime scenes, gather clues, interrogate suspects, and analyze evidence to solve a series of murder cases in the city of Grimsborough.

### How do I play Criminal Case?

You play by investigating crime scenes to find hidden objects that serve as clues. You'll then use these clues to analyze evidence, question witnesses and suspects, and ultimately identify and apprehend the killer. The game also allows you to play with friends.

### Is Criminal Case free to play?

Yes, Criminal Case is completely free to play. However, some in-game items can be purchased with real money. You can disable in-app purchases in your device's settings if you do not wish to use this feature.

### What devices is Criminal Case compatible with?

The game works on iPhone 4 and above, and on all iPads. iPod Touch 4th generation devices are currently not supported.

### What is the 'Pizza' subscription?

Pizza is a weekly subscription service that costs 2.99 USD per week. It allows you to increase your energy bar to 170 and enjoy an ad-free experience. A 3-day free trial is offered before the subscription renews weekly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.45 — 2026-08-17

Detectives — routine precinct maintenance is complete. We've tuned the engine, squashed a few bugs and made sure Criminal Case runs perfectly on the latest devices.

Grimsborough never sleeps, and your cases are exactly where you left them: 56 files, 6 districts, one conspiracy still waiting to be uncovered.

New around here? There's a murder to solve. Grab your badge and report to the Chief.

Happy investigating!

### 1.44 — 2025-08-28

This update includes routine maintenance to help keep the app running properly with latest system updates and on latest devices.

### 1.43 — 2024-09-04

Detectives, a fresh update has arrived!
- We’ve SQUASHED some pesky bugs to keep your investigations running smoothly!  
- PLUS, we’ve added a certified consent management platform to help protect your privacy while you solve mysteries.  
Time to dive back into the case—update now and keep cracking those clues!

### 1.42 — 2024-08-27

Detectives, a new update is here, and it's as sharp as your sleuthing skills!

We've fine-tuned your investigation tools, squashed a few bugs, and made sure everything runs smoother than a suspect's alibi.

It's time to dive back into the mysteries, uncover the hidden clues, and crack those cases wide open!

Update now, and let the investigations continue!

### 1.41.2 — 2023-10-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Fix crash at startup on older iOS devices.

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