Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Mystery Files

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

Embark on a captivating seek and find adventure in a magical realm. Solve puzzles by locating hidden items within picturesque fantasy scenes. Enjoy numerous levels and challenging tasks, playable online or offline.

Highlights
  • Seek and find puzzles
  • Fantasy world exploration
  • Online and offline modes
  • Up to 5 hints available
  • Challenging object spotting
  • Multiple levels
Features
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Let the hidden object hunt begin! Hidden Objects – Fantasy World is a new kind of seek and find game where you look for hidden objects! There's a new puzzle to solve on each level: search for highlighted items and complete hidden object challenges. Plunge into a wild world of fantasy creatures. Pay close attention! Why you'll love Hidden Objects – Fantasy World: - Online and offline modes to enjoy the game anywhere, any time! - Picturesque scenery & a fantasy atmosphere - Up to 5 hints available - Lots of levels to explore - Challenging tasks: the objects aren't easy to spot! - Great for both adults and kids - Fun graphics Try it out and enjoy if you like hidden object games!

About

Mystery Files

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
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Free-to-play puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games in Mystery Files: Hidden Objects, where you need to win mystery games and find hidden objects in every location! This is a library of Domini games and interactive stories that you can choose from. · Play your favorite puzzle games! Choose your own point-and-click adventure! In a single app, you can play any quest you like. An easy-to-read progress meter shows you which hidden object games you have already completed. Never choose between romance and detective genres—play both! · Never get bored! Are you worried about missing a brand-new release from Domini? Not anymore! All of our newest detective games are added to this wonderful collection. Any hidden object adventure quest you want—right at your fingertips! · Earn achievements! Play and replay your favorite puzzles to earn achievements! Be the quickest one to uncover cleverly hidden objects and show off your skills to your friends. Can you unlock them all? · Gather your own collection! Each of our thrilling adventures is full of secrets and mysteries. Be attentive as you travel through unknown worlds and beautiful locations while solving hide-and-seek interactive games! Find morphing artifacts, notes that expand the story, and fun trinkets to collect. Will you be able to complete the whole collection? Download Mystery Files: Hidden Objects—choose any quest you like and play for free! If you want bonus materials or need additional help, you can use the in-game store. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to play more brain teasers and puzzles: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Mystery Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mystery Files at fortnightly against Hidden Objects's every 3 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Hidden Objects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden Objects against 4.6 for Mystery Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hidden Objects versus Mystery Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsMystery Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better4.6 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K5.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB431 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAzur Interactive Games LimitedDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings1,989 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral12.8%
Negative34.0%

Mystery Files

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,170 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative23.7%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mystery Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$2.99
20 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time20
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
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  • A Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Pack of useful things$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$4.99
  • Currency box$4.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$5.99
  • A Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • A Bag of Coins$7.99
  • A Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Bandbox of Coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • A Chest of Coins$11.99
  • Handful of useful things$12.99
  • Jewelry Box2 variants$14.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
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, Hidden Objects or Mystery Files?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Mystery Files have ads?
Both Hidden Objects and Mystery Files show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Mystery Files?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 3 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 7, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 24, 2026.

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