Comparison

Yuletide Legends vs Paranormal Files 9

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

Head to head
About

Yuletide Legends

Step into the shoes of a detective in a frozen land to uncover the truth behind a winter mystery. Solve puzzles and interact with magical characters to save Santa Claus from a false accusation and find a voice-stealing thief.

Highlights
  • Play as Brigitte Woolf, the Yuletide Detective
  • Solve nearly 30 puzzles
  • Meet magical characters
  • Explore 35 winter locations
  • Find evidence of Santa's innocence
Features
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Take on the role of an experienced detective and get carried away by a winter adventure amid frozen lands. Find hidden motives of the antagonist and save Santa Claus from a false conviction in this seasonal Hidden Objects adventure. TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! For the Yuletide Detective there is no busier time then the winter season and this year proves it like none other. As Brigitte Woolf you're seconds away from sinking in your cozy armchair and chilling with a cup of cocoa, but a visit from Mrs. Santa changes your plans. Not only was her husband accused of an extremely callous theft, but Santa himself became a victim of a thief. The unknown perpetrator took away his voice and left him in despair. In the face of such wickedness and such an aggressive attack on the winter spirit, you have no other option than to put down your book and cozy blanket and get on with some splendid detective work with a magnifying glass in your hand. Especially since you will meet lots of people from magic and myths - the Snow Queen, Jack Frost and Krampus. • Play as Brigitte Woolf - the Yuletide Detective! • Use your wits and smarts to solve almost 30 puzzles! • Get to know the colorful menagerie of magical characters! • Visit 35 picturesque winter locations in pursuit of the perpetrator! • Find evidence of Santa's innocence!

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

Yuletide Legends4 screens
Paranormal Files 94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yuletide Legends at 4.7 against Paranormal Files 9's 3.6. Yuletide Legends also leads on ratings volume (237 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Yuletide Legends 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

Yuletide Legends holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yuletide Legends has 237 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Yuletide Legends's written reviews are positive against 53% of Paranormal Files 9's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yuletide Legends versus Paranormal Files 9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuletide LegendsParanormal Files 9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (237 ratings) — better3.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings237 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
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
Size1.0 GB1.4 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperArtifex Mundi S.A.Elephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Yuletide Legends

All ratings236 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative40.9%

Paranormal Files 9

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

Bugs and requests

Yuletide Legends

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes multiple times
  • 🐛 Puzzles not working properly (items not moving/responding)
  • 🐛 Game requires restarting or redoing completed tasks
  • 🐛 App crashes upon launch or shortly after
  • 🐛 Internet connection issues interrupting gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow players to finish the game without extra purchase
  • Improve voice acting for main protagonist
  • Provide an in-game guide or walkthrough

Paranormal Files 9

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yuletide Legends

One-time2
  • Yuletide Legends (AM Club)$4.99
  • Yuletide Legends Unlock$6.99
1 purchases

Paranormal Files 9

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Yuletide Legends free?
Yuletide Legends 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, Yuletide Legends or Paranormal Files 9?
Yuletide Legends is rated higher. Yuletide Legends averages 4.7 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Paranormal Files 9 averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Yuletide Legends or Paranormal Files 9 have ads?
Neither Yuletide Legends nor Paranormal Files 9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yuletide Legends or Paranormal Files 9?
Yuletide Legends ships an update every 3 months, and Paranormal Files 9 every 3 months. Most recently, Yuletide Legends was updated on October 22, 2026 and Paranormal Files 9 on October 8, 2026.

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