# Mystery Files vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Mystery Files's shown. Mystery Files's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 49%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 14 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 Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's.

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | #209 |
| Size | 431 MB | 955 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) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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


### Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

**Highlights:** Find and seek hidden objects, Complete detective tasks, Solve logic puzzles and riddles, Explore mysterious locations, Zoom in on scenes for clues, Uncover secrets of a lost city

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prefer the free-to-play mode
- 🚀 Awesome change in game format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/hints can be expensive
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🙅‍♀️ Dislike free-to-play model

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved
- Game resets progress

**Requested features**

- Remove coins/in-app purchases
- Add voice support
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Mystery Files and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Mystery Files or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Files or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Mystery Files ships an update fortnightly, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Files was updated on September 25, 2026 and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mystery Files or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Mystery Files currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*