# Mystery Files vs Grim Tales 25

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 25 at none against Mystery Files's shown. Grim Tales 25 also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 58%). Mystery Files's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 215) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 25 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Grim Tales 25. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 6K ratings behind it against 215, 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 78% of Grim Tales 25's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Files | Grim Tales 25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) | **[4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-25-find-objects/id6737229179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 432 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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


### Grim Tales 25

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-25-find-objects/id6737229179)

Embark on a mystical hidden adventure to solve puzzles and uncover dark mysteries. Explore unusual locations, find hidden objects, and help a character confront his past to redeem himself. Includes a bonus chapter with a new playable character.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Unique puzzles, Dark mysteries, Astral world exploration, Bonus chapter, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

### Is Grim Tales 25 free?

Grim Tales 25 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Files or Grim Tales 25?

Grim Tales 25 is rated higher. Mystery Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Grim Tales 25 averages 4.7 from 215 ratings.

### Do Mystery Files or Grim Tales 25 have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Grim Tales 25 does not.

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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.*