# Find Hidden Objects vs Mystery Files

Find Hidden Objects and Mystery Files both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's. Find Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 5.8K) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). Mystery Files's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find Hidden Objects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Find Hidden Objects against 4.6 for Mystery Files. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Hidden Objects has 59K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Find Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, Mystery Files fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Hidden Objects | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 646 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Adventure, #194 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure to restore classic book plots corrupted by a mysterious force. Solve match-3 puzzles and find hidden objects to uncover clues and bring justice to fictional worlds. Explore vibrant locations and meet iconic characters in this engaging mystery game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Match-3 puzzles, Absorbing quests, Explore book locations, Gripping storyline, Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Gem Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging game
- 👍 Pas trop difficile et plaisant à jouer
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Bravo très bon jeux beaucoup de défis intéressants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't play while downloading update
- 🔋 Overheating iPad while playing game
- 🐛 Takes too long to download new content
- 💰 Very expensive to purchase diamonds
- 🐛 Can't watch video to get diamonds

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play while downloading update
- iPad overheating while playing game
- Takes too long to download new content
- Can't watch video to get diamonds
- After purchase, can't watch videos for diamonds

**Requested features**

- More mini games like putting an item together or a jigsaw
- New Sherlock game of designing a town where you solve murders
- Option to turn off hints
- Ability to replay a room immediately after failing instead of going back to the library
- Use coins to purchase energy or gems


### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

Engage in free-to-play detective puzzles and brain teasers. Discover hidden objects in various locations and choose from a library of interactive stories and quests. Earn achievements and collect unique items as you unravel mysteries.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Point-and-click adventures, Interactive stories, Brain teasers and mini-games, Achievement system, Collectible items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry Box | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Continuous levels
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Multiple games in one app
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Broken hint system
- 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
- 🔑 Long wait times for keys

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More ways to earn hints/coins without paying
- Better instructions for mini-games
- Ability to skip difficult puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

Find Hidden Objects 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, Find Hidden Objects or Mystery Files?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Find Hidden Objects or Mystery Files have ads?

Both Find Hidden Objects and Mystery Files show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Find Hidden Objects or Mystery Files?

Find Hidden Objects ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Find Hidden Objects was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 24, 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.*