Comparison

Midsomer Murders vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

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

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About

Midsomer Murders

Engage in a captivating crossword puzzle and mystery game set in the famously dangerous Midsomer County. Solve puzzles to uncover clues, investigate crime scenes, and interrogate suspects to bring murderers to justice.

Highlights
  • Solve crossword puzzles
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • Uncover hidden clues
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Analyze evidence
  • Meet new characters
Features
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Grab your magnifying glass and help solve grisly murder mysteries in this exciting crossword puzzle game! The case is open! Midsomer County: a charming place where cottages, farms, forests and streams create the illusion of a quiet, serene and peaceful life. Don’t be fooled though... Midsomer is a famously dangerous place to live in, with a murder around every corner. It’s no surprise that a strong detective force is needed! Elizabeth Barnaby is the latest addition to the Midsomer Constabulary and she’s made it her life goal to solve cases and catch murderers. Are you ready to put your detective skills to the test? Captivating gameplay Step into the mysterious atmosphere of Midsomer County, based on the long-running drama series Midsomer Murders. Solve minigames and crossword puzzles to discover hidden clues. Investigate gruesome crime scenes, interrogate sneaky suspects and find out the story behind the crime: the who, the how, and the why! An exciting world Meet vivid new characters and vibrant scenes as you travel across Midsomer County to look for clues. Sniff out important evidence with the help of Paddy, Elizabeth’s four-legged furry friend, and chat up the locals for gossip and information! Can you ask the right questions? Can you find the right evidence? • Solve crossword puzzles • Explore & Investigate crime scenes • Meet new characters • Uncover hidden clues • Analyze evidence in the lab • Interrogate suspects • Unravel the mystery The Detectives of Midsomer need your help to bring all killers before justice. Can you help them with the investigations and collect all pieces of evidence? Can you ask the right questions and close the case? Midsomer Murders: Words & Crime is free to play, but optional in-app purchases for bonuses are available. Follow us on Facebook: Midsomer Murders: Words & Crime

About

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

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
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What is behind the mysterious disappearances in the lost city of Frostwood: ordinary townspeople or something supernatural? Will the journalist - detective be able to solve these unsolved mysteries and save the townspeople, even at the risk of his own life? Icebound Secrets: The Frostwood bane is new free adventure hidden object game in the genre of mystical thriller with elements of horror. You are waiting for a lot of mini-games and logic puzzles, unforgettable characters and challenging quests. The gameplay mixes mechanics of the best hidden object games, with clues and thrilling story. If you're a fan of detective games, don't wait! Solve the mystery of Frostwood, find and seek hidden objects and useful items in this mystical puzzle adventure! In the lost city of Frostwood, where ancient houses are hidden under a heavy blanket of snow, comes one of the harshest winters ever recorded in the memory of its inhabitants. All the streets in the lost city became an ice maze. At night, amidst the raging blizzards, figures reminiscent of the white walkers of legend begin to appear, silently hunting for the living. A journalist arrives in this world frozen on the edge of reality and myth, eager to solve the unsolved mysteries that shroud these paranormal disappearances and unnatural cold. KEY FEATURES - Find and seek hidden objects and complete various detective tasks for free! - Search for evidence of the disappearances and reveal the secrets of lost city! - Embark on hidden adventures with horror elements! - Meet the mysterious characters and help them - they will respond in kind! - Learn more about the history of Frostwood by solving puzzles and logic riddles! - Explore locations from view and reveal their secrets! - Zoom in on the scenes and use clues if you get stuck! - The game is optimized for tablets and phones! Icebound Secrets: The Frostwood bane one of the puzzle adventure games where you need to find and seek hidden objects and useful things like a detective. Solve the mystery of the lost city and discover the truth by finding clues in the most unexpected places! Expect even more free hidden object games from Elephant Games! Check out our game library at: https://crootosoftware.com/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://crootosoftware.com/policy Terms and Conditions: https://crootosoftware.com/terms/

Screenshots

Midsomer Murders4 screens
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Midsomer Murders's shown. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Midsomer Murders's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Midsomer Murders sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Midsomer Murders's written reviews are positive against 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midsomer Murders ships an update every 3 weeks, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Midsomer Murders versus Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidsomer MurdersIcebound Secrets・Hidden Object
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better49.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB955 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperQiiwi Games ABCROOTO

Customer experience

Midsomer Murders

All ratings3,921 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative21.5%

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

All ratings1,399 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral16.9%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Midsomer Murders

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Good combination of word puzzles and mysteries
  • 👍 Interesting storylines
  • 👍 Nice bonus points and boosters
  • 👍 Familiar Midsomer Murders setting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
  • ⏱️ Slow progression due to high badge requirements
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
  • 🔍 Lack of variety in gameplay (mostly word puzzles)

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Midsomer Murders

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Losing progress/energy when the game crashes
  • Ads causing the game to freeze or crash
  • Inconsistent behavior of the Apple Pencil
  • Incorrect word recognition (e.g., 'has' not accepted)

Requested features

5 requests
  • More varied puzzles and mini-games
  • Ability to skip dialogue and word puzzles
  • Faster energy/badge replenishment
  • Romantic storylines for the main character
  • Ability to choose/guess the killer

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress not saved
  • Game resets progress

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Midsomer Murders

One-time14
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Pack of Butterflies$1.99
  • Ad free$2.99
Show 11 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Coin Pack$2.99
  • Coin Pack$3.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Bundle Pack$5.99
  • Coin Pack$5.99
  • Piggy Bank$6.99
  • Coin Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack of Butterflies$10.99
  • Bundle Pack$12.99
  • Bundle Pack$26.99
14 purchases

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

One-time14
  • No Ads$0.99
  • First Treasure2 variants$2.99
  • 30 coins Pack$2.99
Show 11 more
  • 55 coins Pack$4.99
  • 30 coins Pack$5.99
  • 80 coins Pack$6.99
  • Special Offer2 variants$9.99
  • 55 coins Pack$9.99
  • 120 coins Pack$9.99
  • Premium Offer2 variants$14.99
  • 200 coins Pack$14.99
  • 120 coins Pack$19.99
  • Premium$19.99
  • 200 coins Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Midsomer Murders free?
Midsomer Murders 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, Midsomer Murders or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is rated higher. Midsomer Murders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Midsomer Murders or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object have ads?
Midsomer Murders shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.
Which is updated more often, Midsomer Murders or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?
Midsomer Murders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. Most recently, Midsomer Murders was updated on October 24, 2026 and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object on October 25, 2026.

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