# Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes vs Mystery Manor

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes and Mystery Manor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's written reviews are positive against 36% of Mystery Manor's. Mystery Manor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Manor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes against 4.5 for Mystery Manor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's written reviews are positive against 36% of Mystery Manor's.

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes ships an update every 5 months, Mystery Manor monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes | Mystery Manor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756/reviews)** | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hidden-objects/id1077800365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Game Insight](https://appshunter.io/developer/957388299) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-sherlock-holmes/id1032952756)

Embark on a new investigation with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Test your observation skills by searching for clues in intricate scenes. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, differences, and pairs in this free detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic scenes with favorite characters, Completely free adventure, Diverse game locations, Find objects, differences, and pairs, Genuine antique hidden objects, Innovative photo hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No time pressure
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some objects hard to see
- 🐛 Repeated scenes and puzzles
- 🐛 Confusing or imprecise object names
- 🔊 Repetitive background music

**Reported bugs**

- Matching pairs not registering correctly
- Hint button freezing in some rooms
- Inability to exit certain rooms

**Requested features**

- More levels and scenes
- Ability to zoom in further
- More varied background music


### Mystery Manor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hidden-objects/id1077800365)

Embark on a detective adventure to solve mysteries within a grand mansion. Search for hidden objects, uncover secrets, and solve challenging puzzles. Enjoy a captivating story with regular updates and offline play.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries and uncover secrets, Search for hidden objects, Solve challenging puzzles, Explore a mysterious mansion, Captivating detective story, Offline gameplay, Regular free updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sprinkling of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Symbolic Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rich Compass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pack 17 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🤗 Enjoyable story
- 🎮 Fun mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow energy recharge
- 🔍 Tiny, hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Rooms not registering completed searches
- Ads causing game freezes
- Progression reset after updates
- Inability to access certain rooms/features

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More reasonable energy/key requirements
- Improved object visibility
- Consistent room layouts
- Removal of mandatory guilds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes free?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Manor free?

Mystery Manor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes or Mystery Manor?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is rated higher. Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Mystery Manor averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes or Mystery Manor have ads?

Both Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes and Mystery Manor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes or Mystery Manor?

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes ships an update every 5 months, and Mystery Manor monthly. Most recently, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mystery Manor on September 24, 2026.

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