Comparison

EzTakeover vs Harbor Secrets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EzTakeover

Features
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EzTakeOver is a minimalistic, fast-paced tactical game with short, smart battles. Manage tower energy, redirect flows, and control the map — sometimes in under a minute. There are no second chances. The winner takes it all. What makes this tower game different: Full-screen control – Use your whole screen to command the field. Multiple ways to win – No fixed paths. Choose your own solution. Freeze power – Stop all enemies for 6 seconds, instantly (plus additional 15 seconds with ads). Boost your shots x2 after viewing an ad. Instant restart – Try again anytime. Real pause button – Pause whenever you like. Custom look and sound – Change themes, effects, and music. Speed control – Play slow or fast — your choice. Download now and take control. Right choices win. Wrong ones end the game. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Harbor Secrets

Features
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Find hidden objects. Follow the clues. Solve the mystery. Welcome to Lantern Bay, where every room holds a story—and every discovery brings you closer to the truth. Harbor Secrets is a hidden object detective game filled with beautiful scenes, intriguing neighbors, and mysteries that reach beyond the case in front of you. LOOK CLOSER Search lantern-lit rooms, seaside cottages, gardens, and shops. Find the hidden objects and uncover the evidence they leave behind. FOLLOW THE STORY Meet the people of Lantern Bay through illustrated scenes and voiced conversations. Listen to their accounts, discover their motives, and notice what doesn't quite fit. MAKE YOUR CASE Review the clues, weigh the suspects, and decide who is responsible. Each solved mystery brings a new revelation—and another reason to keep investigating. UNCOVER THE BIGGER SECRET Explore eight connected cases across 80 chapters. A strange discovery here. An old record there. Follow the trail to the secret beneath Lantern Bay. A MYSTERY TO SETTLE INTO Enjoy rich enamel-style artwork, simple tap-to-find play, and short chapters that fit a quiet moment. Spoken scenes include captions, and your progress is saved as you go. Play the first three cases free. More cases unlock over time after the third case. An optional monthly or annual membership removes the wait between eligible cases. An internet connection is needed to download additional cases. Optional subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Questions? Contact app-support@teamunwind.com. Privacy Policy: https://teamunwind.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EzTakeover4 screens
Harbor Secrets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Harbor Secrets at none against EzTakeover's shown. Harbor Secrets also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. EzTakeover sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Harbor Secrets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EzTakeover ships an update every 3 weeks, Harbor Secrets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EzTakeover versus Harbor Secrets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEzTakeoverHarbor Secrets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB465 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEztakeover LLCUnwind Media, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EzTakeover

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access Month$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Harbor Secrets

Subscriptions2
  • Memory Mysteries Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Memory Mysteries Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is EzTakeover free?
EzTakeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harbor Secrets free?
Harbor Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EzTakeover or Harbor Secrets have ads?
EzTakeover shows ads; Harbor Secrets does not.
Which is updated more often, EzTakeover or Harbor Secrets?
EzTakeover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Harbor Secrets every 2 weeks. Most recently, EzTakeover was updated on September 27, 2026 and Harbor Secrets on October 10, 2026.

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