Comparison

Mystery Files vs Hidden Objects

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

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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

Hidden Objects

Step into the shoes of renowned detective twins to solve a series of mysterious on-stage deaths in the world of stage magic. Engage with intricate puzzles and make choices that impact the narrative's outcome to uncover the truth behind these chilling events.

Highlights
  • Captivating plot with twin detectives
  • Intricate brain teasers and logical puzzles
  • Interactive gameplay with branching choices
  • Collectible treasures to find
  • Investigate suspicious magician deaths
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Dive into the mysterious realm of stage magic with "Twin Mind: The Deathly Trick," where danger lurks behind every trick and illusion. Join the renowned detective twins as they untangle a series of chilling on-stage deaths in this thrilling addition to casual games. If you're a fan of unsolved mysteries games and detective games mystery, this enthralling narrative will captivate your attention from the very beginning. Engage with a series of complex brain teasers and logical thinking challenges, making "Twin Mind" a crown jewel among intriguing games! Magicians often take staggering risks while on stage just to capture the undivided attention and admiration of their audiences. In fact, if a magician dies during a performance, it gets more media coverage than if one of them achieves worldwide fame! So when the press announces the deaths of two prominent figures in the world of magic in the space of a week, the voice in your head starts telling you this is not an accident. If it weren't so tragic, the circumstances of the victims' deaths would be almost comical – Neptune drowned, and Golden Dragon's armor was pierced by his own arrow. But whatever is the case - It is up to you to find out what really happened. · CAPTIVATING PLOT! Experience a gripping tale of mystery where you'll play as the famous twin detectives known for solving the most perplexing unsolved hidden mystery games. Investigate the suspicious deaths of two magicians to uncover whether these were mere accidents or part of a darker plot! · INTRICATE PUZZLES! Challenge your intellect with brain teasers and logical thinking as you navigate through the intricate puzzles and mini-games that make Twin Mind stand out among intriguing games. Perfect for enthusiasts of clues games offline, each puzzle brings you closer to solving the haunting riddles of the magic world! · INTERACTIVE GAMEPLAY! Make choices that influence the outcome of your investigation, a unique feature for fans of crime investigation games and suspense games. With multiple endings available, your decisions will shape the resolution of these unnerving events! · COLLECTIBLE TREASURES! Explore elaborately staged scenes true to the essence of find things hidden games. Keep an eye out for various collectible items scattered throughout the game. These treasures not only enhance the gaming experience but also add depth for players who enjoy an extra layer of engagement in their casual games! "Twin Mind: The Deathly Trick" combines suspense, logical challenges, and a captivating narrative in one unforgettable adventure. Don't miss this standout detective games mystery! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Mystery Files4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mystery Files and Hidden Objects both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hidden Objects's. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 104). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Hidden Objects sells 5 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 Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 104, 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 21% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mystery Files versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMystery FilesHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.8K ratings) — better4.6 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better104
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDO GAMES LIMITEDDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Mystery Files

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,171 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative23.7%

Hidden Objects

All ratings104 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative50.0%

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

Hidden Objects

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting illusionist storyline
  • 👍 Crime (not fantasy) sub-genre

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete/missing strategy guide
  • 🐛 Difficult mini-games due to touchscreen sensitivity issues
  • 🕰️ Annoying sales timer clocks
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs (freezing, missing map/collectible indicators)
  • 🐛 Partial/unfinished game content

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

Hidden Objects

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

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
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock$12.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Mystery Files free?
Mystery Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Hidden Objects?
Mystery Files is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do Mystery Files or Hidden Objects have ads?
Both Mystery Files and Hidden Objects show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Hidden Objects?
Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects every 11 days. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 27, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 10, 2026.

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