Comparison

Pearl’s Peril vs Mahjong Secrets HD

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

Mahjong Secrets HD

Embark on a royal mystery adventure combining Mahjong and hidden object gameplay. Solve puzzles, complete quests, and uncover a captivating storyline to reunite a royal family. Enjoy over 100 Mahjong layouts and challenging hidden object scenes.

Highlights
  • Mahjong and Hidden Object gameplay combination
  • Over 100 Mahjong layouts
  • Hidden object puzzles
  • Mysterious storyline
  • Quests and mini-games
Features
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Plunge into an exciting world of Royal mystery and intrigue in this new Mahjong thriller! Over 100 Different Mahjong layouts for players of all skill levels. Innovative combination of Mahjong & Hidden Object game play! Help the kingdom's beautiful Princess find her twin sister who was kidnapped years ago. Set out on a mysterious and dazzling journey, solve innovative quests and mini-games as you enjoy addictive Mahjong game play at its best! Help reunite the Royal Family as you experience a enthralling storyline filled with twits and turns in this unique and entering mix of Mahjong and hidden object game play. - Innovative combination of Mahjong & Hidden Object game play! - Over 100 different Mahjong layouts - Colorful and challenging hidden object puzzles - Clever & mysterious storyline - Excellent quests and mini-games - Fun for all ages

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mahjong Secrets HD at none against Pearl’s Peril's shown. Mahjong Secrets HD also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Pearl’s Peril's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 48). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Mahjong Secrets HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Mahjong Secrets HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl’s Peril has 57K ratings behind it against 48, 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 68% of Mahjong Secrets HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Mahjong Secrets HD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pearl’s Peril versus Mahjong Secrets HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearl’s PerilMahjong Secrets HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57K ratings)4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB102 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperwoogaJoyBits Co Ltd.

Customer experience

Pearl’s Peril

All ratings56,692 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,138 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative28.7%

Mahjong Secrets HD

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

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

Mahjong Secrets HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pearl’s Peril

One-time11
  • 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
1 purchases

Mahjong Secrets HD

One-time1
  • Full version$4.99

Questions

Is Pearl’s Peril free?
Pearl’s Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mahjong Secrets HD free?
Mahjong Secrets HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pearl’s Peril or Mahjong Secrets HD?
Mahjong Secrets HD is rated higher. Pearl’s Peril averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Mahjong Secrets HD averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do Pearl’s Peril or Mahjong Secrets HD have ads?
Pearl’s Peril shows ads; Mahjong Secrets HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Pearl’s Peril or Mahjong Secrets HD?
Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Mahjong Secrets HD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pearl’s Peril was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mahjong Secrets HD on October 16, 2026.

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