Comparison

Ghost Files 2 vs Paranormal Files 9

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

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About

Ghost Files 2

Step into the shoes of a hard-boiled detective framed for murder. Reconstruct lost memories, solve over 20 intricate puzzles, and evade police pursuit to unmask a serial killer. Explore 38 atmospheric locations and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Highlights
  • Play as a hard-boiled detective
  • Solve over 20 puzzles
  • Evade police pursuit
  • Investigate 38 locations
  • Uncover a serial killer's identity
  • Experience pre-amnesia events
Features
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The life of a private detective is tough and no one knows it better than Arthur Christie - an ex-cop, effective and tough as a nail. This time he will face an investigation in which not only truth is at stake, but also his life. TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! They say a good story begins with an earthquake and works its way up to a climax. The story of Arthur Christie begins with a painful wake up in a dark basement with an unknown murder victim and memory gaps larger than bullet holes. A moment later the building is surrounded by howling police sirens. And all this before the sun even reached noon. The day began lousy and chances for improvement are slim - so now he has to start his own investigation and prove his innocence. For this detective Christie will need to recreate his lost memories and immerse himself in the dark reality of a serial killer called The Executioner. Who can you trust when the police are tailing you and following the evidence only raises further questions? What kind of important information has been forgotten? Who's face is it behind the Executioner's mask? • Play as Arthur Christie - a hard-boiled detective! • Use your wits and deduction to solve over 20 puzzles! • Avoid police pursuit without losing the trail of the Executioner! • Visit 38 climatic locations following disturbing evidence! • Experience the pre-amnesia events in the additional adventure!

About

Paranormal Files 9

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure to uncover the truth behind a disappearance. Explore creepy locations, solve challenging puzzles, and face vengeful ghosts to unravel a dark mystery.

Highlights
  • Solve the mystery of Rick's disappearance
  • Uncover secrets of 'Worlds' Mysteries' shop
  • Defeat vengeful ghosts in bonus chapter
  • Play challenging puzzles
  • Find hidden objects in numerous scenes
  • Investigate dangerous locations
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Follow a new lead on Rick's whereabouts and solve this mystery! ________________________________________________________________________ Several years passed since Rick Rogers went missing, but the PF agency team refuse to lose hope! A sudden call from Michael Zinc provides a new clue that leads the team to a creepy mental hospital called Silent Willow. What secrets is Michael keeping? And how is Rick's disappearance connected to the 'Worlds’ Mysteries' shop? Rachel and her team are embarking on a dangerous adventure, but will they be able to uncover the dark truths? Find out in this thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure! ● HELP RACHEL AND HER TEAM SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF RICK'S DISAPPEARANCE Rachel and the PF team continue investigating Rick's disappearance in search for the truth. A new lead suddenly presents itself – an old acquaintance, Michael Zinc, calls Rachel and asks for help. This takes the team to a creepy mental hospital called Silent Willow where they'll have to face a new danger! But will they be able to come out of this unscathed? ● UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF 'WORLDS' MYSTERIES' SHOP Play challenging puzzles and hidden object scenes to prove that no secret can stay hidden from sharp and persistent Rachel Cowell. ● IN BONUS CHAPTER: DEFEAT THE VENGEFUL GHOSTS AND LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT MAGIC CONTRACTS When Rachel looks around the shop storage where all of the magic contracts are being kept, she suddenly notices some of the contracts’ seals cracking. Angry ghosts are breaking free, thirsting to get revenge on the shop owner. Will Rachel be able to fight off the attack and protect her friends? Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames _________________________________________________________________________ 1. CHALLENGING PUZZLES WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES 2. LOTS OF HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES ARE HOLDING MANY MYSTERIES 3. UNCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND RICK’S DISAPPEARANCE 4. STAND YOUR GROUND IN FRONT OF NEW DANGER 5. INVESTIGATE DANGEROUS PLACES AND SOLVE ITS MANY MYSTERIES

Screenshots

Ghost Files 24 screens
Paranormal Files 94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Files 2 at 4.7 against Paranormal Files 9's 3.6. Ghost Files 2 also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%) and ratings volume (366 vs 17). Paranormal Files 9's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ghost Files 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Paranormal Files 9 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Files 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Files 2 has 366 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Ghost Files 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Paranormal Files 9's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Files 2 ships an update every 6 months, Paranormal Files 9 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ghost Files 2 versus Paranormal Files 9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Files 2Paranormal Files 9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (366 ratings) — better3.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings366 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size1010 MB1.4 GB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperArtifex Mundi S.A.Elephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Ghost Files 2

All ratings364 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.2%

Paranormal Files 9

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral23.5%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

Ghost Files 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bug preventing game completion
  • Glitch preventing further advancement

Requested features

4 requests
  • More haunted story lines
  • Straight up purchase option instead of subscription
  • More games like this crime genre
  • More games for this platform

Paranormal Files 9

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ghost Files 2

One-time2
  • Ghost Files 2 (AM Club)$4.99
  • Ghost Files 2 Unlock$6.99
1 purchases

Paranormal Files 9

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Ghost Files 2 free?
Ghost Files 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paranormal Files 9 free?
Paranormal Files 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Files 2 or Paranormal Files 9?
Ghost Files 2 is rated higher. Ghost Files 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Paranormal Files 9 averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Ghost Files 2 or Paranormal Files 9 have ads?
Neither Ghost Files 2 nor Paranormal Files 9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Files 2 or Paranormal Files 9?
Ghost Files 2 ships an update every 6 months, and Paranormal Files 9 every 3 months. Most recently, Ghost Files 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Paranormal Files 9 on October 8, 2026.

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