# Detective Mio — Find Hidden Cats

> Hidden object puzzle game with animal rescue and office decoration elements. (iPhone/iPad app by 1N1.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [1N1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282816708)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 301 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 273 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213/reviews.md

## What is Detective Mio?

Has a cat gone missing?
Are there animals in danger?
Do you wish to rediscover a long lost memory?
Then Detective Mio is the cat for you!

This is more than a simple hidden picture finder!
You need to solve various nonsense quizzes and puzzles to save cute animals!
Tap, swipe, and drag on the screen to find hidden items!
Sometimes you might even need to flip the whole smartphone!

Attics, gardens, galleries, museums, malls, laboratories, and... space!?
Listen to your client's tale and find the hidden animal.
Those pesky animals find unbelievable ways to hide in the most unimaginable of places!

Find all of the items and complete the illustration.
Enjoy cute cartoon-style illustrations!

A game that can be played offline!
Put your heads together with your friends to solve the puzzles!

Use the toys and furniture you earn from clearing stages
to decorate your detective office in your own unique style!

## Key features

- Hidden object finding
- Nonsense quizzes and puzzles
- Interactive tap, swipe, drag mechanics
- Animal rescue missions
- Detective office decoration
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads package | $5.99 | one-time |
| remove interstitial ads pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| hint item 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| hint item 25 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Detective Mio?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Adorable and cute art style with charming character design
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics that blend detective work with hidden object finding
- 😌 Relaxing and healing gameplay experience
- 🎮 Well-balanced difficulty level - challenging but not frustrating
- 😸 Lovable cat characters throughout the game
- 📱 Works offline without requiring internet connection
- 📢 Minimal intrusive ads - optional ads only for hints
- 🧠 Creative puzzle solutions requiring thoughtful interaction
- 🎭 Diverse themed levels with unique visual styles
- ⭐ Award-winning indie game with high production quality

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Extremely short game - only 20 levels completed in 1-2 hours
- 💰 Poor value for money - $5 ad removal purchase for limited content
- 🚫 No updates for over a year despite active player base
- 📖 Small text in clues difficult to read without zoom option
- 🎯 Some puzzle mechanics are unintuitive and confusing
- 📺 Excessive ads between cases for some users
- 🔧 Touch and drag controls sometimes unresponsive
- 🪟 Limited office decoration space despite many items available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Haunted house level prevents progression to next case
- Ad countdown timer runs without showing actual ad
- Some objects don't respond to required interactions
- Hint system shows incorrect or already-solved clues
- Touch input fails to register on certain objects
- Game freezes or crashes during ad playback
- Specific level items won't appear despite correct actions
- Knight helmet won't remove in case 12

**Most requested features**

- Add significantly more levels and cases
- Implement regular content updates
- Increase office/detective space for more decoration options
- Add zoom feature for reading clues more clearly
- Create seasonal or holiday-themed cases
- Improve hint system with multiple hint options
- Add more interactive puzzle mechanics
- Implement reward system for office decoration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really cute, but needs more levels

*2026-02-13*

This was clever and cute, but I want to keep playing—finished too soon. I would pay for ad-free if it was something I could continue to play. Please make more levels!

### 5/5 — 너무 커여우뮤ㅠ

*2026-01-01, version 1.3.6*

그림체 너무 귀엽고 난이도가 적당해서 딱 좋아요❤️ 얼마 안돼서 다해서 아쉬워요ㅠ 업데이트 기다리고 있겠습니다

### 5/5 — 업데이트 기다리고 있어요

*2025-11-06*

그림체도 예쁘고 너무 취향이라 3일걸려서 다 깼어요.. 하하. 혹시나 업데이트 될까봐 지우지 않고 앱을 구석에 모셔놨어요. 게임 너무 예뻐요. 만들어주셔서 감사합니다.

### 5/5 — 제발 새로운 사건을 저에게 주세요....

*2025-10-19, version 1.1.25*

넘무 재밌어요......하루민에 다 깨버렸어요......... 너무너무 기다려요........유일하게 저에게 맞는 게임을 찾았는데..... 사건이 없어서 슬퍼요.....사건 주세요......ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

### 5/5 — 재밌음><

*2025-09-06, version 1.1.25*

살짝 스트레스?받았을때 하니까 전 재밌더라구요(제 개인적인 생각)스테이지 마다 형형 각색의 느낌이 정말 재밌어용!
전 개인적으로 아쿠아리움이 제일 재밌었던것 같아요!
그리고 그림체가 넘나 귀여워서 눈이 힐링 되네요😝
진짜 강추!
그리고 다음 사건이 언제나올지 기대하고 있어욥!😆
그 케릭터도 너무귀엽고 다양해서 눈이 재밌네요ㅎㅎ그리고 스테이지마다 스타일이나 컨셉도 재밌어서 숨은그림이나 심심한 사람한테 강추추!(강추하고도 또 추천)

### 5/5 — Needs new levels

*2025-09-05, version 1.1.25*

this game is so good yet we have no new levels or any updates, please add new levels.

### 2/5 — Cute game, but...

*2025-09-01, version 1.1.25*

... there's only 20 levels. Wasted $5 to get rid of ads. And it hasn't been updated in a year. Plenty of potential, but don't waste your time (or money)

### 5/5 — Очень милая игра!

*2025-07-21, version 1.1.25*

Мне и моей сестре игра очень понравилась, мы прошли все миссии несколько раз, обустроили свой детективный офис и нашли всех котов :)

### 5/5 — Im way too stupid for it lol

*2025-05-05, version 1.1.25*

Super cute game but it is way too hard for me

### 4/5 — Fun problem solving

*2025-05-01*

my grandson will be six in June and we just recently started playing this game. We really enjoy it and the problem-solving is fun and different. You really have to think about where things go or what things could work together to solve the clue. The only complaint I have is that when you do buy a clue or open the clue the print is so small and it doesn’t give you the option to kind of zoom in, make it easier to read

## Frequently asked questions about Detective Mio

### What is Detective Mio?

Detective Mio is a hidden object puzzle game where players solve quizzes and puzzles to find hidden animals. It involves interactive gameplay like tapping, swiping, and dragging to uncover items in various imaginative locations.

### What are the main features of Detective Mio?

Key features include finding hidden objects, solving nonsense quizzes and puzzles, interactive screen manipulation, rescuing cute animals, decorating a detective office with earned items, and the ability to play offline.

### How does Detective Mio make money?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional items or features. It also includes advertisements.

### Can I play Detective Mio offline?

Yes, Detective Mio can be played offline, making it convenient for entertainment without an internet connection. You can enjoy finding hidden animals and solving puzzles anytime, anywhere.

### What kind of puzzles are in Detective Mio?

The game features various nonsense quizzes and puzzles that require players to tap, swipe, and drag on the screen to find hidden items. Some puzzles may even involve interacting with the smartphone in unique ways, like flipping it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.6 — 2025-12-07

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

### 1.1.25 — 2024-01-15

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

### 1.1.16 — 2021-11-27

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

### 1.1.15 — 2021-11-18

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.13 — 2021-11-02

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

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