# Ravenhill vs Mystery Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ravenhill | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravenhill-find-hidden-objects/id1399339172/reviews) | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 789 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mytona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659787493) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Ravenhill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravenhill-find-hidden-objects/id1399339172)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Staggering Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magnificent Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Splendid Deal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect scoring during events
- Failure to start competitions
- Repetitive loss of chat functionality

**Requested features**

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


### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*