# Mystery Files vs Knight Cats 2

The clearest difference is rating: Mystery Files at 4.6 against Knight Cats 2's 4.0. Mystery Files also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 25%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). Knight Cats 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Knight Cats 2 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 25% of Knight Cats 2's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Knight Cats 2 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Knight Cats 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-cats-2-hidden-objects/id6467403613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.5 |
| 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


### Knight Cats 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-cats-2-hidden-objects/id6467403613)

Embark on a pirate quest to solve mysteries and find a missing cat. Explore unusual locations, solve riddles, and uncover secrets in this hidden object adventure game. Enjoy challenging puzzles and mini-games to reveal the truth behind a smuggling case.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Solve riddles and puzzles, Explore unusual locations, Uncover smuggling mysteries, Play mini-games, Bonus chapter and collectibles

**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 Knight Cats 2 free?

Knight Cats 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Knight Cats 2?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Knight Cats 2 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Knight Cats 2 have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Knight Cats 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Knight Cats 2?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Knight Cats 2 every 15 months. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knight Cats 2 on June 1, 2026.

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