# Mystery Files vs Hidden Objects

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** | [4.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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


## Frequently asked 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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