Comparison

Mystery Files vs Hidden Objects

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

Head to head
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 a police consultant to solve a murder mystery. Uncover hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and follow a captivating storyline filled with twists to bring justice to the streets. This free-to-play adventure challenges your detective skills.

Highlights
  • Detective gameplay
  • Hidden object puzzles
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Immersive crime scenes
  • Achievements
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Embark on an exhilarating journey as a newly appointed police consultant in "Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit"! This free-to-play murder mystery game challenges you to sharpen your detective skills by uncovering hidden objects and solving intricate puzzles. Dive into the shadows of a complex criminal case, where every clue and suspect could lead you to the truth behind one of the most heinous crimes you've ever encountered. Are you ready to prove your worth and bring justice to the streets? You have proven to be capable of cracking even the most vicious of crimes, so you get appointed as an official police consultant. Please, postpone the celebration… For now, the body of a judge has been found on the riverbank. As we all know, such a figure makes many enemies among the villains. Anyone could have killed him. However, after examining the crime scene and the body of the deceased, the pool of suspects narrows down dramatically. The clean-shaven chin of Judge Alexander Therpen is complemented by a fine cut in the jugular vein. And then your prime suspect turns belly up as well… but even that stumble won’t stop you, right? · DETECTIVE GAMEPLAY! Engage in a captivating criminal case, enhancing your investigative abilities and solving challenging puzzles to unveil hidden secrets. This crime detective game offers an immersive experience for fans of crime investigation and criminal games! · INTRIGUING STORYLINE! Take on the role of a seasoned detective, systematically eliminating suspects in a complex narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns. This crime and mystery game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you solve crimes and mysteries! · PUZZLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS! Enjoy solving detailed puzzles and hidden object games, earning achievements that demonstrate your prowess in solving complex criminal scenarios. Perfect for enthusiasts of crime investigation and criminal games, this feature adds layers of challenge and reward! · IMMERSIVE CRIME SCENES! Explore meticulously designed crime scenes that require sharp attention to detail. This crime detective game challenges you to think like a true investigator in your quest to solve crimes and mysteries! Prepare yourself for a gripping free2play adventure in "Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit"! Dive into the world of crime investigation and criminal games, where every detail matters, and only the sharpest minds can solve crimes and mysteries! ----- 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 33% of Hidden Objects's. Mystery Files also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 132). 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 21 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 4.7 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.9K ratings behind it against 132, 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 33% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 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 (5.9K ratings)4.7 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.9K — better132
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
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
Size433 MB952 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDO GAMES LIMITEDDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Mystery Files

All ratings5,913 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,215 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative23.6%

Hidden Objects

All ratings107 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
21 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time21
  • Buy 10 Coins!$1.99
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 5 Gems$3.99
Show 18 more
  • 30 Coins$3.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • Your Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • 10 Gems$5.99
  • 200 Coins$6.99
  • 15 Gems$6.99
  • 20 Gems$7.99
  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • 300 Coins$8.99
  • Endless Gems for 1 Game$8.99
  • 30 Gems$8.99
  • Endless Coins for 1 Game$8.99
  • Endless Coins+Gems for 1 Game$11.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Big bundle 1$12.99
  • Unlock$14.99
  • Big bundle 2$18.99

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?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 132 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 20, 2026.

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