Comparison

Pearl’s Peril vs Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

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

Head to head
About

Pearl’s Peril

Embark on a global adventure to solve a mysterious death by finding hidden objects in beautifully drawn scenes. Unravel a diabolical plot, befriend characters, and renovate a private island estate. This game offers a gripping story and competitive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Global mystery adventure
  • Island estate renovation
  • Hand-drawn scenes
  • Story-driven gameplay
  • Community challenges
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Pearl's Peril does not require payment to download and play, but it also allows you to purchase virtual items with real money inside the game, including random items. Calling all eagle-eyed fans of Hidden Object Games! Play Pearl's Peril, the stunningly beautiful Hidden Object Adventure Game set in the golden age of mystery and adventure! Join heiress and ace pilot Pearl Wallace on a round-the-world hunt for clues as she unravels the mystery of her father's apparent suicide. From New York City to the heart of Africa, follow Pearl into deadly danger as she strives to unmask the real killer and reveal their villainous plans! Renovate and redecorate the Wallace family's exotic estate on the private Polynesian island of Artemis! Uncover a diabolical plot that touches everyone in Pearl's life, and could even topple nations! If you love Hidden Object Games, Pearl's Peril is the mystery you've been waiting for. Stand side by side with trailblazing 1930s heroine Pearl as you explore hundreds of exquisite hand-drawn scenes and exotic locations. Meet and make friends, and test your skills against a huge international community of Pearl's Peril Adventurers. Your adventure begins here! A NEW WAY TO PLAY Pearl’s Peril is growing! Play Iris's Eyes to match objects to their silhouettes and unlock exclusive island decorations! HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL SCENES No other Hidden Object Mystery can match Pearl's stunning hand-drawn scenes. From the streets of 1920s New York to Paris, Polynesia and beyond, an exotic world of glamour, mystery, adventure, and romance comes lavishly to life. A GRIPPING STORY Epic adventure, mind-bending mystery, and heart-stopping romance are woven into the fabric of Pearl's Peril, for a rich, rewarding story you won't forget. Game Story by Steven-Elliot Altman, Johanna Fischer, Karen Haloran, William Hiles, Catherine Duquette, and Sebastian Nußbaum. UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY You'll need a keen eye and a sharp mind to unlock the secrets of Pearl's Peril and uncover the mastermind behind her father's untimely fate! YOUR PERSONAL PARADISE Welcome to Artemis Island, the Wallace family's private estate. Build and decorate to create the island getaway of your dreams! If you love Hidden Object Games, Pearl's Peril is the mystery you've been waiting for. --------------------------------------------------------------- Having problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us here: http://woo.ga/PPhelp Become a fan of the game for the latest stories, rewards, and competitions: http://www.facebook.com/pearlsperil Visit us at http://wooga.com Like us on: facebook.com/wooga --------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl's Peril is intended for those 18 and older. You can disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Pearl's Peril may also contain advertising. You may require an internet connection to play Pearl's Peril and access its social features. You can also find more information about the functionality, compatibility, and interoperability of Pearl's Peril in the above description and additional app store information. By downloading this game, you agree to future game updates as released on your app store or social network. You may choose to update this game, but if you do not update, your game experience and functionalities may be reduced. Terms of Service: https://www.wooga.com/legal/en-terms-of-service Privacy Notice: https://www.wooga.com/legal/en-privacy-policy --------------------------------------------------------------

About

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

Embark on a new investigation with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Test your observation skills by searching for clues in intricate scenes. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, differences, and pairs in this free detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic scenes with favorite characters
  • Completely free adventure
  • Diverse game locations
  • Find objects, differences, and pairs
  • Genuine antique hidden objects
  • Innovative photo hints
Features
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Hello, fans of hidden object detective games! Don’t miss the new adventures of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes! If you love detective stories, adventures, unexpected turns of a plot – this game is for you. Arthur Conan Doyle's detectives are conducting a new investigation. Test your powers of observation during a search for clues in the most unexpected places. One minor detail can be the key to solving the mystery. Detective Holmes needs your help! Features: - realistic scenes featuring your favorite characters - this is TRULY free game, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. - diverse game locations: finding objects, differences, finding pairs and similar items. - most of the hidden objects are genuine antiques! - innovative system of photo hints for hidden artifacts Train your brain with the best classic hidden object detective game! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pearl’s Peril and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's written reviews are positive against 59% of Pearl’s Peril's. Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pearl’s Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes sells 6 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 — 4.5 for Pearl’s Peril against 4.6 for Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pearl’s Peril's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pearl’s Peril versus Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearl’s PerilHidden Objects Sherlock Holmes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57K ratings)4.6 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better29K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB199 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperwoogaCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Pearl’s Peril

All ratings56,692 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,137 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral12.0%
Negative28.8%

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

All ratings28,623 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative12.3%

User reviews

Pearl’s Peril

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • 💡 Interesting storyline
  • 🤝 Good for memory and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • ⏱️ Slow progress and high costs
  • 🔒 Facebook integration required
  • 🤯 Overwhelming with ads and in-app purchases

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 No time pressure
  • 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 👍 Variety of puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some objects hard to see
  • 🐛 Repeated scenes and puzzles
  • 🐛 Confusing or imprecise object names
  • 🔊 Repetitive background music

Bugs and requests

Pearl’s Peril

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing energy, tickets, and other items
  • Inconsistent scoring and scene completion
  • Forced updates causing further issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to transfer progress across devices
  • More land expansion and decoration options
  • Improved energy/ticket management system
  • Reduced grind and more balanced progression

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Matching pairs not registering correctly
  • Hint button freezing in some rooms
  • Inability to exit certain rooms

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and scenes
  • Ability to zoom in further
  • More varied background music

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pearl’s Peril

One-time11
  • Explorer Sale Pack$1.99
  • Greens$2.99
  • Traveler Sale Pack$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Pile of Coins$7.99
  • Bunch of Greens$9.99
  • Greens Deal$9.99
  • Pearl's Treasure Pack$13.99
  • Pile of Greens$19.99
  • Super Cash Deal$19.99
  • Mega Savers Pack$30.99
  • Stacks of Greens$39.99
6 purchases

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

One-time6
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads$1.99
  • GoldMaster Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$5.99

Questions

Is Pearl’s Peril free?
Pearl’s Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes free?
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is rated higher. Pearl’s Peril averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.
Do Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes have ads?
Both Pearl’s Peril and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes?
Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes every 5 months. Most recently, Pearl’s Peril was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes on October 1, 2026.

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