# Mystery Files vs Hidden Stuff

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mystery Files at fortnightly against Hidden Stuff's every 2 months. Mystery Files also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 5.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Stuff sells 8 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 — 4.6 for Mystery Files against 4.6 for Hidden Stuff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 51% of Hidden Stuff's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Hidden Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-stuff/id1625127917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry Box | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Continuous levels
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Multiple games in one app
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Broken hint system
- 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
- 🔑 Long wait times for keys

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Hidden Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-stuff/id1625127917)

Discover a stylish and relaxing hidden object game. Search through artistic mosaics to find themed items, with no time limits or pressure. Enjoy beautiful illustrations and a calming puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Artistic hidden object puzzles, Themed item collections, No time limits or attempt limits, Zoom functionality, Hint system, Over 700 illustrated items

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints Pack + No ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints Pack + No ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140 Hints Pack + No ADs | $49.99 | one-time |
| 140 Hints Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable game
- 🕰️ No time limits
- 🔍 Fun hidden object gameplay
- 🎨 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🎨 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🤖 Ads longer than gameplay
- 🤖 Ads disrupt gameplay experience
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Lack of option to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Daily challenges not updating
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Incorrect items being shown

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and remove ads
- Improved monthly/daily challenge updates
- More varied and challenging levels
- Better item identification and descriptions
- Volume controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Hidden Stuff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Hidden Stuff?

Mystery Files and Hidden Stuff are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 18K ratings respectively.

### Do Mystery Files or Hidden Stuff have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Hidden Stuff show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Hidden Stuff?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 27, 2026 and Hidden Stuff on September 24, 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.*