Comparison

The Dagby Files vs Hidden Notes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hand-illustrated jigsaw puzzles
  • Uncover clues to solve crimes
  • Listen to witness interviews
  • Solve mysteries
  • Unlock full game content
Features
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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!

About

Hidden Notes

Features
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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!

Screenshots

The Dagby Files4 screens
Hidden Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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The Dagby Files versus Hidden Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Dagby FilesHidden Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB258 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMatthew WoomerHiker Games Joint Stock Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Dagby Files

One-time1
  • The Dagby Files Full Game$3.99
10 purchases

Hidden Notes

One-time10
  • 1000$1.99
  • Continue Offer 1$2.99
  • Continue Offer 2$5.99
Show 7 more
  • 5000$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • No Ads Plus$12.99
  • 10000$14.99
  • 25000$29.99
  • 50000$49.99
  • 100000$89.99

Questions

Is The Dagby Files free?
The Dagby Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Notes free?
Hidden Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Dagby Files or Hidden Notes have ads?
Hidden Notes shows ads; The Dagby Files does not.

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