# Hidden Objects Ghost Towns vs Mystery Files

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects Ghost Towns at 100% against Mystery Files's 58%. Hidden Objects Ghost Towns also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Mystery Files's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Ghost Towns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects Ghost Towns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hidden Objects Ghost Towns's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

Hidden Objects Ghost Towns ships an update every 13 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Ghost Towns | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-ghost-towns/id1122676057/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Ghost Towns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-ghost-towns/id1122676057)

Explore haunted ghost towns and abandoned mansions in this seek-and-find puzzle game. With over 60 levels and multiple play modes, it offers a fun brain-boosting challenge for fans of hidden object and word games.

**Highlights:** Explore haunted ghost towns and mansions, Over 60 levels with varying difficulty, Three distinct play modes: Traditional, Chill, Adventure, Brain-boosting memory and word challenges, Tap to magnify and zoom for object discovery, Free hints and mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun! | $4.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

Engage in free-to-play detective puzzles and brain teasers. Discover hidden objects in various locations and choose from a library of interactive stories and quests. Earn achievements and collect unique items as you unravel mysteries.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Point-and-click adventures, Interactive stories, Brain teasers and mini-games, Achievement system, Collectible items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry Box | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Continuous levels
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Multiple games in one app
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Broken hint system
- 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
- 🔑 Long wait times for keys

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not working as intended
- Scenes/items disappearing or becoming uninteractable
- Game progress being reset or lost
- Crashes and freezes when using in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn hints/coins without paying
- Better instructions for mini-games
- Ability to skip difficult puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Ghost Towns free?

Hidden Objects Ghost Towns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Ghost Towns or Mystery Files?

Hidden Objects Ghost Towns is rated higher. Hidden Objects Ghost Towns averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Ghost Towns or Mystery Files have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Hidden Objects Ghost Towns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Ghost Towns or Mystery Files?

Hidden Objects Ghost Towns ships an update every 13 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Objects Ghost Towns was updated on September 19, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 25, 2026.

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