# Mystery Files vs Spirits Chronicles

Mystery Files and Spirits Chronicles both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 26% of Spirits Chronicles's. Mystery Files also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 503). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Spirits Chronicles sells 6 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 Spirits Chronicles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 26% of Spirits Chronicles's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Spirits Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | [4.6 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 503 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

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

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


### Spirits Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973)

Embark on a detective story filled with puzzles and hidden objects to uncover the truth behind a mysterious animal disease. Solve brain-teasers, tame aggressive creatures, and gather clues to reveal the villain's motives. Explore unique chapters and collect items to unlock more of the narrative.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Brain-teasers and mini-games, Detective story narrative, Bonus chapter with additional puzzles, Collectible items, Unlockable achievements, Built-in strategy guide

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and artwork
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles and mini-games
- 📖 Interesting storyline and plot
- 🗺️ Generous game offering with bonus content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and technical errors
- 👆 Poor touch response and hit-or-miss interaction
- 🔊 Annoying background audio (buzzing/bee sounds)
- 🎵 Audio mixing issues (music too loud during dialogue)

**Reported bugs**

- Medicine chest flower pickup glitch
- War map in commander's tent unresponsive
- Chapter 2 guard figures puzzle unsolvable
- Locked portal blocking progression after chapter 2
- Bonus game fountain of youth non-functional

**Requested features**

- Guide/walkthrough access during mini-games
- Reduce frequency of advertisements
- Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
- Better audio balancing and control options
- Clearer game instructions and puzzle explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Spirits Chronicles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Spirits Chronicles?

Mystery Files and Spirits Chronicles are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 503 ratings respectively.

### Do Mystery Files or Spirits Chronicles have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Spirits Chronicles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Spirits Chronicles?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spirits Chronicles on August 21, 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.*