Comparison

Hidden Objects Eternal City vs Mystery Files

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

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About

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Explore the historic streets of Rome in a captivating hidden object adventure. Uncover ancient mysteries, find hidden artifacts, and solve puzzles to save characters trapped in time. Experience unique 360-degree panoramas and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • 360-degree panoramas and 3D views
  • Captivating serial plot
  • Genuine vintage hidden objects
  • Artifact collection
  • Hint system
  • Explore iconic Roman locations
Features
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Rome is the heart of Italy, the Eternal City on seven hills, where time has stood still. You will plunge into its charming atmosphere together with the characters in this game... There are many myths and legends about a secret trove of artefacts in the library of the Vatican - the city-state in the very centre of Rome. One of these legends is the story of the Chronovisor - a mysterious device that "carries you back in time"… In this game you will go for a walk around Rome to search for the secret of the Chronovisor and save the heroes who have fallen into a trap. You will make unbelievable discoveries on your way: alien artefacts, mysterious Masonic symbols and secret Roman dodecahedrons. You can explore the labyrinthine alleys of the Trastevere district and admire the antiques in the Flea Market, visit the Catacombs and the Castle of the Holy Angel, the Roman Forum and Piazza Navona. And in the end the Vatican Museums will show you one of their secrets... Main game features: - Experience unusual 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Serial plot structure: a captivating story with unpredictable events. - Enchanting music will immerse you in the charming atmosphere of the game. - Most of the hidden objects are genuine vintage! - Vivid, memorable characters. - Build your collection of artifacts. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Hint will support you and help to find any hidden object. - You can fully complete the game without spending a dime. The game is TRULY FREE: the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases, so it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and get news about upcoming games!

About

Mystery Files

Explore a vast library of free-to-play puzzle games, brain teasers, and interactive stories. Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and collect unique artifacts across various locations. Enjoy new releases and earn achievements as you play.

Highlights
  • Free-to-play puzzles and brain teasers
  • Library of interactive stories
  • Hidden object search and find gameplay
  • Earn achievements
  • Collect artifacts and trinkets
  • New releases added regularly
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

Hidden Objects Eternal City4 screens
Mystery Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mystery Files at fortnightly against Hidden Objects Eternal City's every 13 months. Mystery Files also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6K vs 1.1K). Hidden Objects Eternal City's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 58%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hidden Objects Eternal City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 10 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 Hidden Objects Eternal City against 4.6 for Mystery Files. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hidden Objects Eternal City's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Objects Eternal City versus Mystery Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects Eternal CityMystery Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better4.6 (6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better58.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB433 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Hidden Objects Eternal City

All ratings1,147 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative11.6%

Mystery Files

All ratings5,988 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,220 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Hidden Objects Eternal City

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Varied and unique locations
  • 👍 Challenging hidden object scenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Smaller objects can be hard to find
  • 🕰️ Slow level progression
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing gameplay at times

Mystery Files

From 6K 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

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing issues
  • Inability to tap on correct objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More interesting sites to explore
  • Ability to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Clearer tutorial or instructions

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

6 purchases

Hidden Objects Eternal City

One-time6
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$1.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$6.99
10 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time10
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
Show 7 more
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • Bandbox of Coins$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • Jewelry Box$14.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Eternal City free?
Hidden Objects Eternal City 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, Hidden Objects Eternal City or Mystery Files?
Hidden Objects Eternal City is rated higher. Hidden Objects Eternal City averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.
Do Hidden Objects Eternal City or Mystery Files have ads?
Both Hidden Objects Eternal City and Mystery Files show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Eternal City or Mystery Files?
Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Objects Eternal City was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mystery Files on November 11, 2026.

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