Comparison

Mars Mystery vs Hidden Objects Quest

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

Head to head
About

Mars Mystery

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Explore Mars locations
  • Sci-fi plot
  • Hints for beginners
  • Replayable scenes
  • Eyes and mind training
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Join the Martian Mission 2038 in a new adventure game with hidden objects tasks. Pass the whole dangerous way from the orbit to the Red Planet and hurry back to Earth. You will explore the mysterious Mars, its valleys, caves, and mountains with other team members. By the way, nobody knows why the previous expeditions to the Terra Incognita failed. Probably, you are the one who will solve this puzzle? The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Game features: + Bright space, Mars, and Earth locations + Hints for beginners + Option to replay every scene with new items + Sci-fi plot inspired by the famous American author + Eyes and mind training in the most exciting way We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

About

Hidden Objects Quest

Features
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The newest game is here and it’s all you ever wanted in a searching game. No timer! Impressive graphics! You’ll go through the most chaotic secret rooms to find things! Get cozy and let our seek and find game be your sacred time of day! Just you, your phone and another round of your favorite object quest. This house can become a real challenge, but don’t you worry – use hints to help you discover objects in a second. If you like playing mystery games you will be ecstatic to discover this adventure and to start puzzle solving! Features: No time limit! 4 game modes – text written below, upside down words, silhouettes and random mode Gain points to unlock rooms and other levels Hints to help you find hidden items Helpful zoom feature to find tricky objects Sound effects and background music that you can turn on/off Take on a new challenge with the best photo puzzle object! The cozy house is located in the mountains, and the relaxing background landscape will inspire you to investigate each room until you find all objects. Explore this vast palace to find missing items! Look for things in all the enigmatic rooms and engage your sense of observation - this is a search game you do not want to miss out on! Start looking for objects and awaken your inner detective! And remember, no timer – no drama! This means you can enjoy every moment of your journey and listen to our calming music while you search for objects. To inspect an item closely, just zoom in and you’ll be able to find all hidden objects and to collect points with ease. Pass through all the rooms, discover secret things and experience this hidden object world like never before! Start looking for hidden objects and awaken your inner detective! And remember, no timer – no drama! This means you can enjoy every moment of your hidden object journey and listen to our calming music while you search for objects. To inspect an item closely, just zoom in and you’ll be able to find all hidden objects and to collect points with ease. Pass through all the hidden rooms, discover secret things and experience this hidden object world like never before!

Screenshots

Mars Mystery4 screens
Hidden Objects Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Objects Quest at none against Mars Mystery's 5. Hidden Objects Quest also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, Hidden Objects Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mars Mystery versus Hidden Objects Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars MysteryHidden Objects Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (613 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings613 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioSlovenka Dimitrijevic

Bugs and requests

Mars Mystery

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Skip ad button not functioning properly
  • Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
  • Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
  • Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer gameplay with more levels
  • Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
  • Improved star achievement mechanics clarity

Hidden Objects Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mars Mystery

One-time5
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • NoAds$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Gold Master$2.99
None

Hidden Objects Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Mystery free?
Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects Quest free?
Hidden Objects Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars Mystery or Hidden Objects Quest have ads?
Both Mars Mystery and Hidden Objects Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mars Mystery or Hidden Objects Quest?
Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, and Hidden Objects Quest every 3 days. Most recently, Mars Mystery was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hidden Objects Quest on September 19, 2026.

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