# Mystery Files vs Find It

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mystery Files at 5.8K against Find It's 80. Mystery Files also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Find It sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 Find It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 80, 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 65% of Find It's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Find It every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Find It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-it-spy-hidden-objects/id6504214630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Semen Mikhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751424116) |

## 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


### Find It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-it-spy-hidden-objects/id6504214630)

Embark on an exciting adventure across unique worlds, hunting for cleverly hidden objects. This game offers a variety of levels with dynamic obstacles and helpful boosters. Improve your attention and observation skills with this anti-stress, brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Unique, colorful planets with different search mechanics, 120+ diverse levels with cleverly hidden items, Dynamic obstacles like blizzards and radiation, Helpful boosters (magnifier, magnet, pointer), Offline mode for playing anywhere, Logic puzzles in secret rooms, Daily bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No Low Visibility Mode 30 Days | $6.99 | per month |
| 1500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| SpecPack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Binoculars 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Ticket 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Binoculars 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brain Puzzle Solver 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brain Puzzle Solver 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Binoculars 50 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Brain Puzzle Solver 25 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| SpecPack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer Silver Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| SpecPack 3 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Find It free?

Find It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Find It?

Mystery Files and Find It are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 80 ratings respectively.

### Do Mystery Files or Find It have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Find It show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Find It?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Find It every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 25, 2026 and Find It on September 23, 2026.

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