# Mystery Manor HD vs Detectives

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detectives at 85% against Mystery Manor HD's 60%. Detectives also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Mystery Manor HD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Manor HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detectives sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detectives holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Mystery Manor HD's written reviews are positive against 85% of Detectives's.

Mystery Manor HD ships an update fortnightly, Detectives every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Manor HD | Detectives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hd/id482546787/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 697 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Insight](https://appshunter.io/developer/957388299) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Manor HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hd/id482546787)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure in a mysterious mansion. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and find hidden items to unravel the disappearance of Mister X. Enjoy captivating gameplay with regular updates and beautiful graphics, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Mystery and detective story, Offline mode, Hand-drawn graphics, Multiple search modes, Regular updates, Social features

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Room Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Chests Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scattering of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Little Chests Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Casket with Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ark of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated and not compatible with newer devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Energy/resources run out too quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Comparison mode not working properly
- Game not opening in full screen
- Tokens being taken twice for the same action
- Purchased items/chests disappearing

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Better customer support and communication
- Ability to restore progress when switching devices


### Detectives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970)

Embark on thrilling detective adventures solving mysteries with Sherlock Holmes and other characters. Find hidden objects in detailed scenes across various exciting scenarios, from stolen exhibits to zombie escapes. Enjoy a truly free experience with optional tools available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Sherlock Holmes adventures, Zombie escape puzzles, Comic-book detective cases, Find hidden objects, Detailed scenes and graphics, Optional in-app tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Holmes: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pug Comics: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Zombies: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Interesting graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid upgrades
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects can be hard to spot
- 🕰️ Occasional performance issues or freezes
- 💸 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck or crashing on certain levels
- Locked rooms or puzzles not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or customization options
- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Improved performance and stability
- Ability to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Manor HD free?

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

### Is Detectives free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mystery Manor HD or Detectives?

Detectives is rated higher. Mystery Manor HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Detectives averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Mystery Manor HD or Detectives have ads?

Neither Mystery Manor HD nor Detectives shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Manor HD or Detectives?

Mystery Manor HD ships an update fortnightly, and Detectives every 2 months. Most recently, Mystery Manor HD was updated on October 15, 2026 and Detectives on October 17, 2026.

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