# Unsolved vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Unsolved's shown. Unsolved's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 49%) and ratings volume (56K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unsolved sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Unsolved against 4.6 for Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsolved has 56K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Unsolved's written reviews are positive against 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's.

Unsolved ships an update every 3 weeks, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unsolved | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-hidden-mystery-games/id1522149479/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #189 |
| Size | 256 MB | 960 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artifex Mundi S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577014586) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Unsolved

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-hidden-mystery-games/id1522149479)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Adventure, #134 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #142 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on thrilling hidden object adventures and solve compelling mysteries. Investigate crime scenes, uncover clues, and unravel captivating stories across diverse and enchanting locations. This collection offers a growing library of free puzzle games for aspiring detectives.

**Highlights:** Free hidden object puzzle adventure games, Detective investigations and criminal cases, Solve exceptional puzzles, Find tons of hidden objects, Diverse and captivating settings, Evergrowing collection of titles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack Micro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Micro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Mini | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Tiny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Tiny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Tiny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Standard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Standard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Big | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Big | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Captivating stories
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Energy depletes too quickly
- 🕰️ Slow energy regeneration
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing progress loss
- Inconsistent ad rewards

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn energy for free
- Ability to purchase full game access
- Energy usage transparency


### Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

**Highlights:** Find and seek hidden objects, Complete detective tasks, Solve logic puzzles and riddles, Explore mysterious locations, Zoom in on scenes for clues, Uncover secrets of a lost city

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prefer the free-to-play mode
- 🚀 Awesome change in game format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/hints can be expensive
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🙅‍♀️ Dislike free-to-play model

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved
- Game resets progress

**Requested features**

- Remove coins/in-app purchases
- Add voice support
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unsolved free?

Unsolved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unsolved or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Unsolved is rated higher. Unsolved averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Unsolved or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object have ads?

Unsolved shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unsolved or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Unsolved ships an update every 3 weeks, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object monthly. Most recently, Unsolved was updated on November 12, 2026 and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Unsolved or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Unsolved currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*