# Mystery Files vs Tidy Master

The clearest difference is rating: Tidy Master at 4.9 against Mystery Files's 4.6. Tidy Master also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 58%) and ratings volume (73K vs 5.8K). Mystery Files's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Tidy Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tidy Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidy Master has 73K ratings behind it against 5.8K, 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 73% of Tidy Master's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Tidy Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Tidy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | **[4.9 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-master-hidden-objects/id6477343484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **73K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **72.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Longwind Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315141) |

## 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


### Tidy Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-master-hidden-objects/id6477343484)

Engage in a relaxing hidden object game where you find and clean up items in various rooms. Progress through challenging levels, unlock new scenes, and enjoy a satisfying tidying experience with a cute companion.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects on checklists, Unlock new rooms and scenes, Relaxing and simple gameplay, Helper character for guidance, Satisfying clean-up experience, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin-800 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin-2500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin-5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin-10000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin-30000 | $45.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 🐕 Cute mascot Daisy
- 💰 Free to play with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding well-hidden objects
- 💢 Sensitive touch controls leading to accidental mistakes
- 📺 Intrusive ads between levels
- 🤖 Suspicious browser pop-ups and virus scans

**Reported bugs**

- Reward points not registering correctly
- Forced browser redirects to suspicious websites
- Game freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More varied and dynamic scene designs
- Improved touch sensitivity and object selection
- Better handling of accidental screen touches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Tidy Master free?

Tidy Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Tidy Master?

Tidy Master is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Tidy Master averages 4.9 from 73K ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Tidy Master have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Tidy Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Tidy Master?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Tidy Master monthly. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tidy Master on September 28, 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.*