# Mystery Spot vs Skarvik

The clearest difference is price: Mystery Spot at Free against Skarvik's $0.39. Mystery Spot also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Skarvik's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5).

Mystery Spot is free to download; Skarvik costs $0.39 up front. Mystery Spot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Skarvik asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skarvik holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Mystery Spot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skarvik's.

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, Skarvik every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Spot | Skarvik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.39 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skarvik-detective-casework/id6809253293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 177 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Sunspear Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478643604) |

## 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


### Skarvik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skarvik-detective-casework/id6809253293)

Engage in a narrative-driven detective game focused on meticulous document analysis and deduction. Piece together clues from various sources to solve a mysterious death in a remote Norwegian town. Progress through daily challenges and present irrefutable evidence to advance the investigation.

**Highlights:** Document analysis, Deduction board, Timed investigation, Character interactions, Puzzle solving, Multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Spot free?

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

### Is Skarvik free?

Skarvik costs $0.39, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Spot or Skarvik?

Skarvik is rated higher. Mystery Spot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Skarvik averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mystery Spot or Skarvik have ads?

Mystery Spot shows ads; Skarvik does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Spot or Skarvik?

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, and Skarvik every 6 days. Most recently, Mystery Spot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Skarvik on October 31, 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.*