# The Mind Crime vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects at 4.6 against The Mind Crime's 3.0. Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 1) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). The Mind Crime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Mind Crime sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 114 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Mind Crime's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hidden Objects's.

The Mind Crime ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Objects every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Mind Crime | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497/reviews) | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CARBON ATOMIC GROUP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697431816) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### The Mind Crime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-crime/id6504922497)

Engage in a fully interactive murder mystery adventure. Hunt for clues, gather evidence, and use your detective skills to solve a variety of criminal cases. Explore crime scenes, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth.

**Highlights:** Engaging murder mysteries, Find hidden differences, Interactive crime scenes, Hidden object gameplay, Puzzle elements, Variety of criminal cases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I need my magnifier_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Task Reward ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster *12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lab Unlock Solt | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial & Task ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent unlock removal slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitials permanent | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VVIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| No interstitial task ad always | $6.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-deathly-trick/id6514306097)

Step into the shoes of renowned detective twins to solve a series of mysterious on-stage deaths in the world of stage magic. Engage with intricate puzzles and make choices that impact the narrative's outcome to uncover the truth behind these chilling events.

**Highlights:** Captivating plot with twin detectives, Intricate brain teasers and logical puzzles, Interactive gameplay with branching choices, Collectible treasures to find, Investigate suspicious magician deaths

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting illusionist storyline
- 👍 Crime (not fantasy) sub-genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incomplete/missing strategy guide
- 🐛 Difficult mini-games due to touchscreen sensitivity issues
- 🕰️ Annoying sales timer clocks
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (freezing, missing map/collectible indicators)
- 🐛 Partial/unfinished game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Mind Crime free?

The Mind Crime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Mind Crime or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. The Mind Crime averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 114 ratings.

### Do The Mind Crime or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both The Mind Crime and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Mind Crime or Hidden Objects?

The Mind Crime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Objects every 11 days. Most recently, The Mind Crime was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 24, 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.*