# Mudd Masher vs Mystery Files

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Files at 4.6 against Mudd Masher's 3.7. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 85) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). Mudd Masher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mudd Masher sells 6 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.

Mystery Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Mudd Masher's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mudd Masher | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudd-masher/id1195484284/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 58.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 120 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Atooi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030652112) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Mudd Masher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudd-masher/id1195484284)

Embark on a voxel adventure to reclaim scattered gems and save the world from a muddy invasion. Swipe to hop and tap to mash mutated foes across colorful lands. Enjoy a unique chiptune soundtrack as you cleanse platforms and defeat enemies.

**Highlights:** Voxel-based adventure, Swipe to hop controls, Tap to mash enemies, 8 colorful lands to explore, Collect scattered gems, Cleanse muddy platforms, Original chiptune soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #180 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 Mudd Masher free?

Mudd Masher 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, Mudd Masher or Mystery Files?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Mudd Masher averages 3.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Mudd Masher or Mystery Files have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Mudd Masher does not.

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