# Mystery Manor vs Search & Find

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mystery Manor at 30K against Search & Find's 992. Mystery Manor also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). Search & Find's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Manor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Search & Find sells 12 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 — 4.5 for Mystery Manor against 4.5 for Search & Find. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Manor has 30K ratings behind it against 992, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Mystery Manor's written reviews are positive against 51% of Search & Find's.

Mystery Manor ships an update monthly, Search & Find every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Manor | Search & Find |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hidden-objects/id1077800365/reviews) | **[4.5 (992 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 992 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Insight](https://appshunter.io/developer/957388299) | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Search & Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914)

Embark on a relaxing search adventure with beautifully detailed, hand-illustrated pictures. Test your detective skills to find hidden objects in various themes and explore a quirky world. Get hints and rewards as you uncover every item.

**Highlights:** Hand-illustrated pictures by published artist, Intuitive touch controls, Pinch and zoom for detail, Hint system available, Rewards for spotting objects, Variety of themes and scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snack Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Magic Pack. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins + no ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Man City Pack. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1130 coins. | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fantastic graphics and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Easy to play and intuitive
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access more levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, screen freezes)
- 🤖 Aggressive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Some items too similar to find
- 🤯 Frustrating when screen touches register as wrong guesses

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased coins/levels not being awarded
- Game progress being reset after each session
- Certain items impossible to select or find

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Ability to earn coins/stars without paying
- Option to disable hints and clues
- Improved color contrast for color-blind players
- Smoother screen scrolling and panning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Manor free?

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

### Is Search & Find free?

Search & Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Manor or Search & Find?

Search & Find is rated higher. Mystery Manor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Search & Find averages 4.5 from 992 ratings.

### Do Mystery Manor or Search & Find have ads?

Both Mystery Manor and Search & Find show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Manor or Search & Find?

Mystery Manor ships an update monthly, and Search & Find every 3 months. Most recently, Mystery Manor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Search & Find on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*