# Mystery Files vs Find It Out

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Files at 4.6 against Find It Out's 3.6. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 31) and review sentiment (59% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, 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 Find It Out sells 10 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 5.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 38% of Find It Out's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Find It Out every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Find It Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-it-out-hidden-objects/id6450713247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 38.1% 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 | **#200** | — |
| Size | 433 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### Find It Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-it-out-hidden-objects/id6450713247)

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle game where you search for cleverly hidden objects in colorful, intricate scenes. With various difficulty levels, helpful hints, and a zoom feature, this game offers hours of brain-training fun and exciting adventures.

**Highlights:** Search for hidden objects in 3D worlds, Multiple difficulty levels, Unlock mystery worlds and new levels, Use hints and a magnet tool, Zoom in and out for detailed searching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Lightbulbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lightbulbs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Magnets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Lightbulbs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45 Lightbulbs | $19.99 | one-time |
| 15 Magnets | $19.99 | one-time |
| 120 Lightbulbs | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2 Magnets | $49.99 | one-time |
| 280 Lightbulbs | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Find It Out free?

Find It Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Find It Out?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Find It Out averages 3.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Find It Out have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Find It Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Find It Out?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Find It Out every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on October 18, 2026 and Find It Out on October 13, 2026.

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