# Mystery Files vs Scavenger Hunt

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Files at 4.6 against Scavenger Hunt's 3.6. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 60) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Scavenger Hunt's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 58%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Scavenger Hunt sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 71% of Scavenger Hunt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Scavenger Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 987 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [TWIGFUN STUDIO INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612766474) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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


### Scavenger Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312)

Explore diverse worlds and locations by seeking out hidden objects in detailed, hand-drawn scenes. This game challenges you to find scattered items within hundreds of objects, offering a fun and relaxing experience for all ages. Enjoy immersive gameplay with zoom capabilities and helpful tips.

**Highlights:** Explore diverse worlds and locations, Seek and find scattered hidden objects, Stunning hand-drawn and animated scenes, Zoom in/out for better viewing, In-game tips available, Automatic progress saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 💡 Unique and challenging levels
- 🧠 Helps develop observation skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Inability to progress to new levels
- 🔇 No option to disable sound/music
- 🔍 Some objects are too small to find

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/magnifiers not working as expected
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Items disappearing or not registering as found

**Requested features**

- Add a paid ad-free version
- Implement a level progression system
- Allow users to control sound and music
- Increase the size of smaller objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Scavenger Hunt free?

Scavenger Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Scavenger Hunt?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Scavenger Hunt averages 3.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Scavenger Hunt have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Scavenger Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Scavenger Hunt?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scavenger Hunt on July 17, 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.*