Pearl’s Peril vs Criminal Case
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------
Criminal Case
Step into the role of a detective in Paris to solve thrilling murder cases. Investigate crime scenes, gather clues, interrogate suspects, and analyze evidence to bring killers to justice. Prove your detective skills in this captivating hidden object adventure.
- Investigate crime scenes
- Examine and analyze clues
- Interrogate witnesses and suspects
- Solve murder cases
- Play with friends
- Hidden object gameplay
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Join the Police of Paris to solve a series of murder cases in this captivating hidden object, adventure game. Investigate crime scenes for clues, bring the suspects in for questioning and analyze evidence to catch the killers. Are you ready to prove your detective skills? FEATURES: • Investigate crime scenes in the city of romance! • Play with your friends to be the best detective ever • Examine clues and analyze samples to look for evidence • Interrogate witnesses and suspects • Bring the killer to justice • Works on iPhone 4 and above and on all iPads • iPod Touch 4th generation devices are currently not supported PLEASE NOTE – City of Romance is completely free to play, however some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Under our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 13 years old to play or download City of Romance. Terms of Use: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/privacy-policy Pizza is a weekly subscription service that allows you to increase your energy bar to 170 and enjoy an advertising free experience. Pizza costs 2.99 USD/week (or local equivalent) and will be charged on your iTunes Account after the 3 days free trial and when the subscription renews weekly. Subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Criminal Case at weekly against Pearl’s Peril's every 3 months. Criminal Case also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Pearl’s Peril's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 1.2K) and review sentiment (59% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pearl’s Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Criminal Case sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Criminal Case holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl’s Peril has 57K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Pearl’s Peril's written reviews are positive against 51% of Criminal Case's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Criminal Case weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pearl’s Peril | Criminal Case |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (57K ratings) | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better | 50.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | wooga | Pretty Simple |
Customer experience
Pearl’s Peril
Criminal Case
User reviews
Pearl’s Peril
From 57K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Criminal Case
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Interesting stories
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Fun French theme
- 🎨 Enjoyable game
- 🎨 Love the Criminal Case games
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Paid features not working
- 🔁 Progress not carrying over
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
Criminal Case
Reported bugs
4 issues- Chapter 18 not loading
- Inability to submit support requests
- Losing progress after updates
- Connectivity issues with Facebook
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate progress across games
- More cases/levels
- Improve Facebook connectivity
- Increase energy/coin rewards
In-app purchases
Pearl’s Peril
- Explorer Sale Pack$1.99
- Greens$2.99
- Traveler Sale Pack$2.99
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- 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
Criminal Case
- Pizza3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Instant Analysis$0.99
- Instant Access$0.99
- 1 Burger$0.99
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- Ham$0.99
- Instant Analysis$1.99
- Instant Analysis$2.99
- Instant Analysis$3.99
- 1 Complete Meal$3.99
- 2 Burgers$4.99
- 1 Burger + 50,000 Coins$4.99
- 1 Burger$4.99
- Ad Free$7.99
Questions
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