# Midsomer Murders vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

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) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midsomer Murders | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midsomer-murders/id1543195735/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 321 MB | 955 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Midsomer Murders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midsomer-murders/id1543195735)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Butterflies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Butterflies | $10.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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 (14)**

| 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 |
| 30 coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $29.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*