# Mystery Files vs Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ads: Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects at none against Mystery Files's shown. Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 58%). Mystery Files's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursed-fables-3hidden-objects/id6453164174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## 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


### Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursed-fables-3hidden-objects/id6453164174)

Embark on a magical adventure to find hidden objects and solve a royal mystery. Help a sea witch uncover a siren's tragic love story and save a kingdom from enchantment. Solve puzzles, explore locations, and discover secrets in this engaging hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Seek and find hidden objects, Solve engaging puzzles, Explore unusual locations, Uncover mysteries, Complete mini-games, Bonus chapter content, Collector's Edition bonuses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects free?

Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cursed Fables 3・Hidden Objects on September 2, 2026.

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