# Pearl’s Peril vs Criminal Case

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl’s Peril | Criminal Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id594802437/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-paris/id1517802794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl’s Peril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id594802437)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Greens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greens Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pearl's Treasure Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Savers Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Greens | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-paris/id1517802794)

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.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Examine and analyze clues, Interrogate witnesses and suspects, Solve murder cases, Play with friends, Hidden object gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Instant Analysis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ham | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Complete Meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2 Burgers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger + 50,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Interesting stories
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Fun French theme
- 🎨 Enjoyable game
- 🎨 Love the Criminal Case games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Paid features not working
- 🔁 Progress not carrying over

**Reported bugs**

- Chapter 18 not loading
- Inability to submit support requests
- Losing progress after updates
- Connectivity issues with Facebook

**Requested features**

- Integrate progress across games
- More cases/levels
- Improve Facebook connectivity
- Increase energy/coin rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl’s Peril free?

Pearl’s Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Criminal Case free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pearl’s Peril or Criminal Case?

Criminal Case is rated higher. Pearl’s Peril averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Criminal Case averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Pearl’s Peril or Criminal Case have ads?

Both Pearl’s Peril and Criminal Case show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl’s Peril or Criminal Case?

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Criminal Case weekly. Most recently, Pearl’s Peril was updated on October 31, 2026 and Criminal Case on October 27, 2026.

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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.*