The Dagby Files vs Hidden Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Dagby Files
Piece together intricate, hand-drawn jigsaw puzzles to uncover evidence in criminal investigations. Listen to witness testimonies and suspect interviews to solve mysteries before the inspector reveals the culprit.
- Hand-illustrated jigsaw puzzles
- Uncover clues to solve crimes
- Listen to witness interviews
- Solve mysteries
- Unlock full game content
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Assemble beautiful hand-illustrated jigsaw puzzles to unveil the clues as Inspector Dagby investigates dastardly crimes. Listen in as Dagby interviews confused witnesses and belligerent suspects. Then solve the case yourself before Dagby reveals his conclusion! Features twenty-eight beautiful Dave Montes illustrations and seven brand new mysteries. Four puzzles are included in the demo for you to solve, then unlock the full game to get all twenty-eight. Inspector Dagby is on the case!
Hidden Notes
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Ready to become the Detective? Put your logic skills to the test in Hidden Notes, a relaxing mystery puzzle game where every hidden clue matters. Read each clue, investigate the scene, and figure out where every character belongs. Each level gives you a unique case to solve. Some clues are hidden in the picture. Some are written in the descriptions. Others require careful thinking, deduction, and a sharp eye for small details. Use your detective brain to connect the dots and place each character in the correct seat. Hidden Notes - Logic Puzzle is easy to start but gets more challenging as you progress. Early levels help you learn the rules, while later puzzles test your reasoning, focus, and reading comprehension. No complicated controls. No confusing systems. Just smart logic puzzles, fun mystery cases, and satisfying “aha!” moments when everything finally makes sense. Why you will love Hidden Notes - Logic Puzzle: - Solve detective logic puzzles - Follow clues and find the correct answer - Use deduction to place characters - Train your brain with clever challenges - Enjoy relaxing puzzle gameplay - Improve focus, logic, and observation skills - Play quick levels whenever you want a smart break If you enjoy mystery games, clue puzzles, brain teasers, logic games, or character placement puzzles, Hidden Notes gives you a fresh case to solve in every level. Use your brain. Follow the truth. Solve the case. Download Hidden Notes and start your detective puzzle journey now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Dagby Files at none against Hidden Notes's shown. Hidden Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. The Dagby Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Dagby Files | Hidden Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Matthew Woomer | Hiker Games Joint Stock Company |
In-app purchases
The Dagby Files
- The Dagby Files Full Game$3.99
Hidden Notes
- 1000$1.99
- Continue Offer 1$2.99
- Continue Offer 2$5.99
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- 5000$7.99
- No Ads$7.99
- No Ads Plus$12.99
- 10000$14.99
- 25000$29.99
- 50000$49.99
- 100000$89.99
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