# Mystery Files vs Cats Doing Human Things

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Cats Doing Human Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-doing-human-things/id1634439568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 432 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [PHB Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449688752) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### Cats Doing Human Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-doing-human-things/id1634439568)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*