# Pearl’s Peril vs Hidden Objects Mystery Society

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects Mystery Society at every 2 weeks against Pearl’s Peril's every 3 months. Hidden Objects Mystery Society also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 59%) and device support (3 vs 1). Pearl’s Peril's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 16K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl’s Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Mystery Society sells 11 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 4.4 for Hidden Objects Mystery Society. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pearl’s Peril's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hidden Objects Mystery Society's.

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Objects Mystery Society every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl’s Peril | Hidden Objects Mystery Society |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id594802437/reviews)** | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) |

## 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


### Hidden Objects Mystery Society

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-society/id941931465)

Embark on a detective adventure across Europe, finding hidden objects and solving mysteries. Explore vibrant cities, uncover clues, and climb the ranks of a secret society to become the ultimate detective. Enjoy various game modes and mini-games, even offline.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries and find hidden objects, Explore European cities, Hundreds of hidden objects per scene, Multiple game modes (Find the differences, Mirror, Night), Mini-games (Solitaire, Match 3), Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Set of Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Energy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Set of Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 31750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Set of Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good gameplay
- 🤔 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progress/energy regeneration
- 🛑 Frustrating glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases/ads
- 🤯 Confusing/lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes after watching ads
- Purchased items/rewards not received
- Inconsistent/unreliable video ads

**Requested features**

- Improve energy/progress system
- Fix video ad/freezing issues
- Provide better tutorials/instructions
- Reduce in-app purchase requirements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl’s Peril free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Mystery Society free?

Hidden Objects Mystery Society is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Mystery Society?

Pearl’s Peril is rated higher. Pearl’s Peril averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Hidden Objects Mystery Society averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Mystery Society have ads?

Both Pearl’s Peril and Hidden Objects Mystery Society show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl’s Peril or Hidden Objects Mystery Society?

Pearl’s Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Objects Mystery Society every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pearl’s Peril was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hidden Objects Mystery Society on October 28, 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.*