Comparison

Mystery Files vs Cats Doing Human Things

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

Head to head
About

Mystery Files

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
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Free-to-play puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games in Mystery Files: Hidden Objects, where you need to win mystery games and find hidden objects in every location! This is a library of Domini games and interactive stories that you can choose from. · Play your favorite puzzle games! Choose your own point-and-click adventure! In a single app, you can play any quest you like. An easy-to-read progress meter shows you which hidden object games you have already completed. Never choose between romance and detective genres—play both! · Never get bored! Are you worried about missing a brand-new release from Domini? Not anymore! All of our newest detective games are added to this wonderful collection. Any hidden object adventure quest you want—right at your fingertips! · Earn achievements! Play and replay your favorite puzzles to earn achievements! Be the quickest one to uncover cleverly hidden objects and show off your skills to your friends. Can you unlock them all? · Gather your own collection! Each of our thrilling adventures is full of secrets and mysteries. Be attentive as you travel through unknown worlds and beautiful locations while solving hide-and-seek interactive games! Find morphing artifacts, notes that expand the story, and fun trinkets to collect. Will you be able to complete the whole collection? Download Mystery Files: Hidden Objects—choose any quest you like and play for free! If you want bonus materials or need additional help, you can use the in-game store. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to play more brain teasers and puzzles: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

About

Cats Doing Human Things

Engage in a relaxing hidden object game featuring charming, illustrated scenes of cats engaging in human activities. Search for numerous items in diverse, detailed environments at your own pace. Perfect for puzzle lovers and cat enthusiasts seeking a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • Cozy hidden object gameplay
  • Cats doing human activities
  • Seek and find scavenger hunt
  • 100 objects per scene
  • 8 unique illustrated locations
  • No time limits
  • Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations
Features
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Cats Doing Human Things – A Cozy Hidden Object Game: Search and find hidden objects in charming illustrated scenes full of cats living hilariously human lives. From windsurfing and skiing to fishing, dining out, and riding trains, every level is packed with cute details to discover. If you love hidden object games, seek-and-find puzzles, and adorable cat games, this relaxing scavenger hunt is for you. Relaxing Hidden Object Gameplay: • Find 100 hidden items in every beautifully detailed scene • Search for beach balls, ice creams, seashells, fruit, toys, and more • Classic I Spy-style seek and find mechanics • Tap, zoom, and explore at your own pace—no time limits! Cats Doing Adorably Human Things: Every location is bursting with personality: * Cats relaxing and playing at the beach * Kitties skiing and snowboarding down slopes * Cats surfing and windsurfing on waves * Cats riding trains through busy stations * Cats fishing and boating by the lake Spot the hidden objects — and enjoy all the funny little cat moments along the way. Cozy, Stress-Free Puzzle Experience: No timers. No pressure. Just relaxing object hunting with soothing music and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or sharpening your observation skills. Features: • Cozy hidden object game with cute cats • Seek and find scavenger hunt gameplay • 8 unique illustrated locations (Beach, Forest, Train Station, Ski Resort & more) • 100 objects to find in every scene • Beautifully illustrated and animated scenes • Adorable animated cats in every level • Family-friendly puzzle game for all ages Love hidden object games? Enjoy relaxing puzzle games? Adore cute cats? Download Cats Doing Human Things and start your cozy seek-and-find adventure today!

Screenshots

Mystery Files4 screens
Cats Doing Human Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Mystery Files at #173 against Cats Doing Human Things's unranked. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Cats Doing Human Things sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mystery Files against 4.6 for Cats Doing Human Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cats Doing Human Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Cats Doing Human Things every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mystery Files versus Cats Doing Human Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMystery FilesCats Doing Human Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6K ratings) — better4.6 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better1.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size432 MB105 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDO GAMES LIMITEDPHB Media Ltd

Customer experience

Mystery Files

All ratings5,929 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,218 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative23.6%

Cats Doing Human Things

All ratings1,352 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral18.2%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

Mystery Files

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cats Doing Human Things

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cute and relaxing game
  • 👍 No time limits or pressure
  • 🚀 Ads can be skipped quickly
  • 🎨 Lovely graphics and animations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (getting stuck on levels)
  • 💰 No option to earn hints, only buy them
  • ⏱️ Frequent ad interruptions
  • 🔍 Some hidden objects hard to find

Bugs and requests

Mystery Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Cats Doing Human Things

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Hidden objects not appearing as expected
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and scenes
  • Ability to earn free hints
  • Option to remove ads for a fee
  • Improved object placement and visibility

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time20
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
Show 17 more
  • A Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Pack of useful things$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$4.99
  • Currency box$4.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$5.99
  • A Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • A Bag of Coins$7.99
  • A Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Bandbox of Coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • A Chest of Coins$11.99
  • Handful of useful things$12.99
  • Jewelry Box2 variants$14.99
5 purchases

Cats Doing Human Things

One-time5
  • 3 hints$0.99
  • 10 hints$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
Show 2 more
  • 35 hints$11.99
  • 100 hints$30.99

Questions

Is Mystery Files free?
Mystery Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cats Doing Human Things free?
Cats Doing Human Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Cats Doing Human Things?
Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Cats Doing Human Things averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Mystery Files or Cats Doing Human Things have ads?
Both Mystery Files and Cats Doing Human Things show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Cats Doing Human Things?
Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Cats Doing Human Things every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cats Doing Human Things on October 30, 2026.

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