Pearl’s Peril vs Big City
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 --------------------------------------------------------------
Big City
Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.
- Explore over 50 cities
- Find hidden objects
- Discover landmarks
- Challenging puzzles
- USA journey
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Do you enjoy playing hidden object games? Embark on a captivating journey across the USA! Explore more than 50 cities, uncover hidden objects, and marvel at astonishing landmarks. Challenge your skills and win! Download the 'Big City - Hidden Object' puzzle game today! Enjoy more cities in future updates!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Big City at none against Pearl’s Peril's shown. Big City also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pearl’s Peril's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 1.6K) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, 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 Big City sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pearl’s Peril against 4.5 for Big City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl’s Peril has 57K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pearl’s Peril's written reviews are positive against 46% of Big City's.
Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Big City every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pearl’s Peril | Big City |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (57K ratings) | 4.5 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better | 45.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wooga | Ilia Stepanov |
Customer experience
Pearl’s Peril
Big City
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
Big City
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases
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
Big City
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections
Requested features
3 requests- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode
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
Big City
- 10 hints$1.99
- Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints$6.99
- 50 hints$7.99
Questions
Is Pearl’s Peril free?
Is Big City free?
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Do Pearl’s Peril or Big City have ads?
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