Comparison

Ravenhill vs Mystery Files

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

Head to head
About

Ravenhill

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to uncover a city's dark secrets. Search for hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and collect clues to unravel a gripping storyline filled with mystery and intrigue. Meet captivating characters and explore stunning, shadowed locations.

Highlights
  • Search for hidden objects
  • Solve intricate puzzles
  • Uncover cryptic clues
  • Collect evidence
  • Meet captivating characters
  • Explore stunning locations
  • Unravel a gripping storyline
Features
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Are you ready for a hidden object adventure unlike any other? Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure full of mystery and intrigue! In this exciting free detective hidden object game search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and complete quests to unravel the city's secrets! Ravenhill is no ordinary city—its streets are cloaked in shadow, and its past is buried under layers of mystery. People have vanished without a trace, whispers of secrets linger in the air, and danger seems to watch from every corner. As a detective, it's up to you to uncover cryptic clues, solve intricate puzzles, and piece together the truth hidden deep within the city's history. Along the way, you'll meet captivating characters, each holding a thread to the unraveling story. Will you uncover the secrets of Ravenhill and bring light to its darkness? The adventure of a lifetime awaits! Your journey to the heart of mystery starts here—are you ready to seek, discover, and solve? — Search for hidden objects, Detective! Uncover clues and solve quests to lift the shadowy secrets of Ravenhill's past. — Test your wits with puzzles! From tricky riddles to logic challenges, train your brain while uncovering the city's mysteries. — Don't miss a clue! Collect evidence and connect the dots to reveal the truth. — Meet fascinating characters! Encounter Ravenhill's enigmatic residents, each with a story to tell and secrets to share. — Explore stunning locations! Wander through eerie alleys, historic landmarks, and hidden chambers, all beautifully illustrated and filled with mysteries. — Unravel a gripping storyline! Dive into a twisting tale of suspense, family secrets, and dark discoveries waiting to be uncovered. — Navigate through an episodic plot structure. Discover yourself as the main character in intriguing scenes and unpredictable events. — Build collections and earn rewards! Assemble unique artifacts and uncover their significance in Ravenhill's shadowy history. Stay informed, be the first to know, and connect with players worldwide on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/RavenhillGameMYTONA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenhill_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ravenhill_official Are you ready for a big adventure? Then let's go!

About

Mystery Files

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
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Free-to-play puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games in Mystery Files: Hidden Objects, where you need to win mystery games and find hidden objects in every location! This is a library of Domini games and interactive stories that you can choose from. · Play your favorite puzzle games! Choose your own point-and-click adventure! In a single app, you can play any quest you like. An easy-to-read progress meter shows you which hidden object games you have already completed. Never choose between romance and detective genres—play both! · Never get bored! Are you worried about missing a brand-new release from Domini? Not anymore! All of our newest detective games are added to this wonderful collection. Any hidden object adventure quest you want—right at your fingertips! · Earn achievements! Play and replay your favorite puzzles to earn achievements! Be the quickest one to uncover cleverly hidden objects and show off your skills to your friends. Can you unlock them all? · Gather your own collection! Each of our thrilling adventures is full of secrets and mysteries. Be attentive as you travel through unknown worlds and beautiful locations while solving hide-and-seek interactive games! Find morphing artifacts, notes that expand the story, and fun trinkets to collect. Will you be able to complete the whole collection? Download Mystery Files: Hidden Objects—choose any quest you like and play for free! If you want bonus materials or need additional help, you can use the in-game store. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to play more brain teasers and puzzles: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Ravenhill4 screens
Mystery Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Mystery Files at #200 against Ravenhill's unranked. Mystery Files also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ravenhill's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 5.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Ravenhill sells 14 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ravenhill against 4.6 for Mystery Files. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ravenhill has 41K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Ravenhill's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ravenhill ships an update weekly, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Ravenhill versus Mystery Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRavenhillMystery Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41K ratings)4.6 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41K — better5.8K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size789 MB431 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMytonaDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Ravenhill

All ratings41,056 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews807 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.7%

Mystery Files

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,170 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Ravenhill

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 🤝 Supportive guild community
  • 🕹️ Engaging puzzles and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-play mechanics
  • 🕰️ Frustrating energy/lives system
  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited search locations unrelated to storyline

Mystery Files

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Ravenhill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect scoring during events
  • Failure to start competitions
  • Repetitive loss of chat functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back lives instead of energy system
  • Ensure energy/lives are replenished when leveling up
  • Improve customer support and communication

Mystery Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Ravenhill

One-time14
  • Staggering Deal$0.99
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Amazing Deal$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Great Deal$2.99
  • Purse of Coins$4.99
  • Awesome Deal$4.99
  • Standard Pack$6.99
  • Box of Coins$9.99
  • Magnificent Deal$9.99
  • Classic Pack$14.99
  • Splendid Deal$14.99
  • Excellent Deal$19.99
  • Sack of Coins$19.99
  • Elite Pack$24.99
20 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time20
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
Show 17 more
  • A Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Pack of useful things$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$4.99
  • Currency box$4.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$5.99
  • A Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • A Bag of Coins$7.99
  • A Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Bandbox of Coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • A Chest of Coins$11.99
  • Handful of useful things$12.99
  • Jewelry Box2 variants$14.99

Questions

Is Ravenhill free?
Ravenhill 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, Ravenhill or Mystery Files?
Ravenhill and Mystery Files are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41K and 5.8K ratings respectively.
Do Ravenhill or Mystery Files have ads?
Both Ravenhill and Mystery Files show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ravenhill or Mystery Files?
Ravenhill ships an update weekly, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Ravenhill was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 23, 2026.

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