Detective Montgomery Fox vs Wild Investigations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detective Montgomery Fox
Embark on a captivating hidden object adventure as a renowned detective called to the countryside to solve a mysterious case. Explore vibrant locations, solve brain teasers, and uncover clues to unravel a thrilling plot filled with quirky characters and surprising twists. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly experience with no timers or pressure.
- Dozens of unique, colorful locations
- Variety of brain teasers and mini-games
- Story-driven mystery investigation
- Relaxed, family-friendly gameplay
- Offline play
- No data collection
- 60+ illustrated scenes
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The Case of the Diamond Necklace calls a famous city detective, Montgomery Fox, to the countryside to solve the mystery! Detective Montgomery Fox and the Case of the Diamond Necklace sets the stage for an exciting Hidden Object investigation. When crime strikes the countryside, only a famous city detective can solve the case. He'll soon discover there's more to this case than meets the eye! Set for a journey, meet different characters, find clues and finally unravel a riveting mystery in this fun and colorful hidden object puzzle adventure game! What awaits you • Journey through dozens of unique, colorful locations • Challenge your mind with a variety of brain teasers, hidden object scenes, and mini-games • Choose your difficulty mode • Meet characters, search for items and clues PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for your iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning HD graphics and details! • Play completely offline - Phone & Tablet and Desktop support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • Premium Game - Try free, unlock full game once – no ads, no micro-transactions. FEATURES • Relaxed, family-friendly hidden-object gameplay — no timers, no pressure. • 60+ beautifully illustrated scenes and zoom puzzles. • Variety of mini-games: memory, jigsaw, find-the-difference and more. • Story-driven: discover secrets, meet quirky characters, and follow surprising twists. • Win achievements and search for collectables • Safe for kids — privacy-respecting, no advertising and easy to pick up. • Why players love it Fans of hidden-object games, detective stories, point-and-click adventures, and mysteries will feel right at home. If you enjoy exploring, solving riddles, and piecing together secrets, this game is made for you. • Free to try Try for free, then unlock the full game for the entire investigation— no distractions, just mystery to solve.
Wild Investigations
Embark on a zoo-themed detective adventure to find hidden objects and solve a mysterious animal kerfuffle. Engage in puzzles and mini-games to uncover the truth before a special event.
- Hidden object scenes
- Zoo mystery investigation
- Engaging puzzles
- Fun mini-games
- Bonus chapter content
- Collectible items
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Help animal detective Artemis Wild investigate in this positive zoo detective game. Play the hidden object game, find lost objects and find out what happened to the animals! ________________________________________________________________________ It’s time for a different kind of investigation with more hidden object scenes and puzzles. Kick back and have some fun! Will you manage to solve the mystery of Wilde Investigations: The Zoo Kerfuffle? Immerse yourself in a zoo detective game, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and learn what surprise the zoo prepared for Artemis Wilde on the eve of Monkey Day. Monkey Day is supposed to be held at the zoo in a couple of days, but the animals are not in their enclosures, and there is a real kerfuffle at the zoo! Since this case is beyond the police’s capacity, only animal detective Artemis Wilde can figure it out. WHO HAS CAUSED THE KERFUFFLE? The police can’t solve the case, and detective Artemis is the last hope of the zoo director. What really happened? WHAT IS THE REASON OF THE MYSTERIOUS EVENTS? Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to find out why the strange events happen and who is behind them. Enjoy more hidden object scenes and puzzles this time! LEARN IF YOU ARE ABLE TO FIND THE CULPRIT BEFORE MONKEY DAY Complete engaging HO scenes and feel the thrill caused by the unexpected plot twists. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ZOO IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Play as Artemis to help settle new inhabitants at the zoo and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Earn a variety of unique achievements! Tons of collectibles and puzzle pieces to find! Enjoy replayable HOPs, mini-games and exclusive content in this zoo detective game. Zoom in on the scenes to help find hidden objects, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detective Montgomery Fox at 93% against Wild Investigations's 0%. Detective Montgomery Fox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). Wild Investigations's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. Detective Montgomery Fox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wild Investigations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Detective Montgomery Fox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Montgomery Fox has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Detective Montgomery Fox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wild Investigations's.
Detective Montgomery Fox ships an update every 6 months, Wild Investigations every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detective Montgomery Fox | Wild Investigations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) — better | 2.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 625 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fortune Cookie d.o.o. | Elephant Games AR LLC |
Customer experience
Detective Montgomery Fox
Wild Investigations
In-app purchases
Detective Montgomery Fox
- Full Game Unlock$4.99
Wild Investigations
- Full Content$6.99
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