# Homicide Squad vs Mystery Files

Homicide Squad and Mystery Files both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Homicide Squad's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's. Homicide Squad also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 5.9K). Mystery Files's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homicide Squad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 20 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 Homicide Squad against 4.6 for Mystery Files. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homicide Squad has 58K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Homicide Squad's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

Homicide Squad ships an update monthly, Mystery Files fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homicide Squad | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 284 MB | 432 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Homicide Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417)

Step into the shoes of a detective in this thrilling hidden object and match-3 game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve perplexing murder mysteries to restore order to the city. Engage in immersive gameplay with captivating storylines and intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Match-3 puzzle mode, Interrogate suspects, Analyze clues, Solve murder mysteries, Interactive storylines

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superior Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platter of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting story and characters
- 🔍 Challenging hidden object scenes
- 📚 Immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Long playtime without running out of energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕸️ Difficult to find some objects
- 🕰️ Energy takes too long to recharge
- 💰 In-app purchases feel required to progress
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🌃 Night vision mode is too dark

**Reported bugs**

- Assemblers not appearing in scenes
- Inventory items not syncing across devices
- Rewards not properly credited after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new cases
- Ability to replay old cases
- Better tutorial for game mechanics
- Option to disable special event mini-games


### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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 Homicide Squad free?

Homicide Squad 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, Homicide Squad or Mystery Files?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Homicide Squad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Homicide Squad or Mystery Files have ads?

Both Homicide Squad and Mystery Files show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homicide Squad or Mystery Files?

Homicide Squad ships an update monthly, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Homicide Squad was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mystery Files on October 26, 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.*