Comparison

Castle Stash vs Ms. Holmes 5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Castle Stash

Features
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CastleStash is a game where you navigate the castle to find the party room. Win the game by getting to the party room. Enter a room by tapping the door. Once in a room, you will see the door you just entered, doors to other rooms, and objects. In the upper right corner, is a navigator that tells you what room and floor you are on. Entrances to halls and stairs are open; however everything else is locked. You must find the key to a room before entering. The keys are hidden throughout the castle behind objects in the rooms. When you find a key, you can go to the bounty room to see where the key goes. Gems are hidden throughout the castle as well. See how many you can find. If you feel lost, you can go to the stash, and see the keys you have collected or view the map.

About

Ms. Holmes 5

Unravel a historical mystery by finding hidden objects and solving puzzles. Help Charlotte Holmes clear Sherlock's name and uncover secrets from the past in this engaging detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Detective story
  • Mini-games
  • Collectible items
  • Bonus chapter
Features
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Is Sherlock Holmes a villain? Help Charlotte Holmes discover the secrets of the past and restore Sherlock Holmes' reputation. Solve puzzles and riddles in this mysterious game! Find the hidden objects! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to unravel the mystery of Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot? Immerse yourself in the detective hidden object game, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and find out what surprise the abandoned mansion has prepared for Charlotte Holmes? Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. Charlotte Holmes cannot stay away when her famous ancestor is accused of crimes. The evidence seems irrefutable. Incredibly irrefutable. But what if Mr. Holmes's misdeeds are the only possible interpretation of events, even if at first it seems so incredible? Charlotte will have to find out - and even a threat to her life cannot interfere with her intentions. FIND THE SOURCE OF COMPROMISING MATERIAL ON MR. HOLMES. Who wrote to the newspaper about the crimes of Sherlock Holmes? What are they trying to achieve? And how is the deceased Charles Augustus Milverton connected with him? WHY DOES THE INFORMANT HIDE THEIR IDENTITY SO CAREFULLY? Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to find out why someone hates Sherlock Holmes so much that they are willing to do anything to ruin his reputation. FIND OUT HOW FAR THE VILLAIN CAN GO TO HURT THE HOLMES FAMILY. Complete engaging HO scenes and feel the thrill caused by the unexpected plot twists. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO CHARLOTTE HOLMES IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Help Charlotte Holmes find Mr. Amberley's missing wife and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Earn a variety of unique achievements! Tons of collectibles and puzzle pieces to find! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Castle Stash4 screens
Ms. Holmes 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ms. Holmes 5 at every 3 weeks against Castle Stash's every 54 months. Ms. Holmes 5 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Castle Stash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ms. Holmes 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Stash ships an update every 54 months, Ms. Holmes 5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Castle Stash versus Ms. Holmes 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle StashMs. Holmes 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB626 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLittle Family Games LLCElephant Games AR LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Castle Stash

One-time1
  • Castle Map$1.99
1 purchases

Ms. Holmes 5

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Castle Stash free?
Castle Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ms. Holmes 5 free?
Ms. Holmes 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Castle Stash or Ms. Holmes 5 have ads?
Neither Castle Stash nor Ms. Holmes 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Stash or Ms. Holmes 5?
Castle Stash ships an update every 54 months, and Ms. Holmes 5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Castle Stash was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ms. Holmes 5 on November 8, 2026.

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