Comparison

Mystery Files vs Cat Trip

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mystery Files

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
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Free-to-play puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games in Mystery Files: Hidden Objects, where you need to win mystery games and find hidden objects in every location! This is a library of Domini games and interactive stories that you can choose from. · Play your favorite puzzle games! Choose your own point-and-click adventure! In a single app, you can play any quest you like. An easy-to-read progress meter shows you which hidden object games you have already completed. Never choose between romance and detective genres—play both! · Never get bored! Are you worried about missing a brand-new release from Domini? Not anymore! All of our newest detective games are added to this wonderful collection. Any hidden object adventure quest you want—right at your fingertips! · Earn achievements! Play and replay your favorite puzzles to earn achievements! Be the quickest one to uncover cleverly hidden objects and show off your skills to your friends. Can you unlock them all? · Gather your own collection! Each of our thrilling adventures is full of secrets and mysteries. Be attentive as you travel through unknown worlds and beautiful locations while solving hide-and-seek interactive games! Find morphing artifacts, notes that expand the story, and fun trinkets to collect. Will you be able to complete the whole collection? Download Mystery Files: Hidden Objects—choose any quest you like and play for free! If you want bonus materials or need additional help, you can use the in-game store. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to play more brain teasers and puzzles: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

About

Cat Trip

Embark on a treasure hunt in a dreamlike world filled with hidden objects and adorable cats. Explore complex, hand-drawn scenes, find numerous target items, and unlock new locations. This game challenges your focus and concentration while offering a visually pleasing and engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Complex scenes with challenging items
  • Cute hand-drawn cartoon style
  • Numerous hidden target items
  • Unlock new locations
  • Share treasures with friends
Features
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Take a journey into a dream world and embark on a treasure hunt in Cat Trip! This magical world hides countless treasures, and you can become a master treasure hunter. As you progress through the game, you will explore different scenes and meet adorable cats of various shapes and sizes. However, you must first find those hard-to-find target items. This game is far from simple! You need to focus and concentrate, and accurately search for treasures hidden in every scene. Features of Cat Trip: -Complex scenes and an engaging gameplay: Each scene is filled with puzzles and challenging-to-find items, and each scene is combined in new and different ways. You need to search for small props and treasures in these scenes, and gradually unlock new locations. This game will definitely get you hooked! -Cartoon cute hand-drawn style: Who says treasure hunting can’t be fun and colorful? “Cat Trip’s” new hand-drawn style and cartoon character design are visually pleasing and emphasize the cuteness and playfulness of the game. -A large number of hidden target items: Can you find all the target items hidden in each scene? Each scene has numerous hidden targets, and collecting them unlocks rewards. -Share treasures with friends: If you have played this game, you can share treasures with your friends and make the game more interactive and engaging. Cat Trip will stimulate your desire to discover and ability to think, allowing you to experience the special feeling of exploration and adventure. Join this wonderful adventure and commence your treasure hunt now!

Screenshots

Mystery Files4 screens
Cat Trip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mystery Files at fortnightly against Cat Trip's every 2 months. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 235) and review sentiment (58% vs 41%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Trip sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mystery Files against 4.6 for Cat Trip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 235, 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 41% of Cat Trip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Cat Trip every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mystery Files versus Cat Trip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMystery FilesCat Trip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.8K ratings)4.6 (235 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better40.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better235
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB383 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDO GAMES LIMITEDGloryway Puzzle

Customer experience

Mystery Files

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,170 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative23.7%

Cat Trip

All ratings235 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative44.9%

User reviews

Mystery Files

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Continuous levels
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Multiple games in one app
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Enjoyable stories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Broken hint system
  • 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
  • 🔑 Long wait times for keys

Cat Trip

From 235 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Cute and engaging graphics
  • 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🔍 Challenging hidden object puzzles

Room to improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕰️ Interruptions to gameplay flow

Bugs and requests

Mystery Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

3 requests
  • More ways to earn hints/coins without paying
  • Better instructions for mini-games
  • Ability to skip difficult puzzles

Cat Trip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to enter certain buildings on level 6
  • Distorted screen and flashing issues after ads
  • Music and audio glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce frequency of advertisements
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Add more levels and content updates
  • Implement a paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time20
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
Show 17 more
  • A Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Pack of useful things$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$4.99
  • Currency box$4.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$5.99
  • A Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • A Bag of Coins$7.99
  • A Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Bandbox of Coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • A Chest of Coins$11.99
  • Handful of useful things$12.99
  • Jewelry Box2 variants$14.99
9 purchases

Cat Trip

One-time9
  • Seeker Bundle$2.99
  • Discount Pack$3.99
  • Explorer Bundle$7.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Detective Bundle$19.99
  • Promotion Pack$19.99
  • Adventurer Bundle$49.99
  • VIP bundle$79.99

Questions

Is Mystery Files free?
Mystery Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Trip free?
Cat Trip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Cat Trip?
Mystery Files and Cat Trip are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 235 ratings respectively.
Do Mystery Files or Cat Trip have ads?
Both Mystery Files and Cat Trip show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Cat Trip?
Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Cat Trip every 2 months. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cat Trip on September 23, 2026.

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