# Mystery Files vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mystery Files at 5.9K against Hidden Objects's 99. Mystery Files also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 4.7 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.9K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Mystery Files's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hidden Objects's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | **[4.7 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-cursed-hearts/id6736392732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 433 MB | 963 MB |
| 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)

**Currently charting:** #191 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-cursed-hearts/id6736392732)

Embark on a royal romance adventure filled with hidden objects, challenging puzzles, and strategic choices. Unravel mysteries, outsmart rivals, and discover true love in a magical kingdom. Explore bonus content and shape the destiny of characters with every decision.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Magic puzzles and mini-games, Story-driven choices, Achievement system, Bonus fantasy content, Point and click adventure

**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 |


## 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?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 99 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Mystery Files and Hidden Objects show ads.

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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.*