# Mystery Files vs Cat Trip

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Cat Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | [4.6 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-trip-hidden-objects-games/id6468945720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 383 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) | [Gloryway Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853465960) |

## 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


### Cat Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-trip-hidden-objects-games/id6468945720)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seeker Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Detective Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Promotion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP bundle | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*