# Mystery Spot vs Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Spot at 4.6 against Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects's 4.2. Mystery Spot also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 40). Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Spot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Spot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Mystery Spot's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Spot | Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews)** | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmeshidden-objects/id1539130553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 469 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Global Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508105021) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Mystical story with secrets and puzzles, Explore unusual 360-degree locations, Find hidden objects and documents, Collect bonuses for speed, Replay quests for new rewards, Colorful scenery and 3D effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
- 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


### Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmeshidden-objects/id1539130553)

Become a legendary detective and solve criminal cases by finding hidden objects and clues. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and catch killers in a gripping storyline. Regular updates add new fascinating cases to challenge your detective skills.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Find hidden objects, Spot the difference, Analyze evidence, Follow gripping storyline, Regular case updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leisure time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep suspense | $1.99 | one-time |
| have a rest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Detective's guess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dream Sapace | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collecter of Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Just for fun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Through time | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Spot free?

Mystery Spot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects free?

Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Spot or Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects?

Mystery Spot is rated higher. Mystery Spot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects averages 4.2 from 40 ratings.

### Do Mystery Spot or Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Mystery Spot and Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Spot or Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects?

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, and Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects every 4 months. Most recently, Mystery Spot was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects on October 21, 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.*