# Clutter 1000 vs Mystery Files

Clutter 1000 and Mystery Files both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 26% of Clutter 1000's. Mystery Files also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 172). Clutter 1000's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clutter 1000 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Clutter 1000's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

Clutter 1000 ships an update every 3 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clutter 1000 | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-1000-hidden-object/id1491947604/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 759 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Clutter 1000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-1000-hidden-object/id1491947604)

Engage in an addicting hidden object game with over 1000 unique puzzles. Features randomly generated levels for unlimited replayability and a variety of object sets and layouts.

**Highlights:** 1000+ unique puzzles, Randomly generated levels, Unlimited replayability, New object sets, Varied layouts, 100 picture puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Games Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive in a good way
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles
- 💡 Original game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unreasonable subscription pricing
- ❌ Inaccessible game
- 💳 Refusal of one-off payment
- 🚫 Subscription malfunctions
- 🤔 Difficulty closing app

**Reported bugs**

- Game displays upside down
- Game does not work after subscription
- Game stops playing
- Game freezes or does not load
- Trial page appears after purchase

**Requested features**

- Allow one-off purchase option
- Provide game explanations/tutorials
- Improve subscription sign-in functionality


### 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 Clutter 1000 free?

Clutter 1000 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, Clutter 1000 or Mystery Files?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Clutter 1000 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Clutter 1000 or Mystery Files have ads?

Both Clutter 1000 and Mystery Files show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clutter 1000 or Mystery Files?

Clutter 1000 ships an update every 3 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Clutter 1000 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mystery Files on October 3, 2026.

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