# Mystery Files vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Objects at none against Mystery Files's shown. Mystery Files's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 64) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 14 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 4.7 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | **[4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-scavenger-hunt/id6453477429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-scavenger-hunt/id6453477429)

Engage your observation skills in this immersive seek-and-find adventure. Explore diverse scenes, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden objects to unlock new levels. Enjoy fun gameplay suitable for all ages, playable offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Diverse scene exploration, Hidden object identification, Puzzle-based level unlocking, City mystery themes, Multiple difficulty levels, Offline playability

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3300 Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| NoADS Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turning off ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rubies Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Superb Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17500 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Superb Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37000 Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 210000 Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Hidden Objects have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Hidden Objects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Hidden Objects?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects monthly. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 22, 2026.

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