Comparison

Mystery Bureau 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

Mystery Bureau

Features
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Mystery Bureau: Find Hidden Objects Every mystery begins with a clue. Join the Mystery Bureau and investigate mysterious events unfolding across the globe. From abandoned castles and ancient temples to bustling cities and forgotten ruins, every location hides secrets waiting to be uncovered. Search carefully for hidden objects, collect evidence, solve challenging puzzles, and connect clues to reveal the truth behind an international conspiracy. Every completed investigation unlocks a new chapter in an exciting detective story. Features • Explore beautifully crafted hidden object scenes • Travel across famous locations around the world • Solve mysterious investigations through immersive storylines • Discover clues and uncover hidden secrets • Challenge your observation skills with thousands of hidden objects • Unlock new investigations and surprising plot twists • Enjoy relaxing gameplay with engaging detective adventures Can you uncover the truth behind the world's greatest mysteries? Download Mystery Bureau: Find Hidden Objects and begin your investigation today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://microstargame.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://microstargame.com/privacy.html

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Harbor Secrets

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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

Mystery Bureau4 screens
Harbor Secrets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Harbor Secrets at none against Mystery Bureau's shown. 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. Mystery Bureau sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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

Mystery Bureau ships an update fortnightly, Harbor Secrets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mystery Bureau versus Harbor Secrets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMystery BureauHarbor Secrets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB465 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer景亦辰 李Unwind Media, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mystery Bureau

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro - 80% Off3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro - 50% Off3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • 150 Diamonds$2.99
  • 250 Diamonds$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 500 Diamonds$9.99
  • 1000 Diamonds$19.99
  • 2500 Diamonds$49.99
2 purchases

Harbor Secrets

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

Questions

Is Mystery Bureau free?
Mystery Bureau 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 Mystery Bureau or Harbor Secrets have ads?
Mystery Bureau shows ads; Harbor Secrets does not.
Which is updated more often, Mystery Bureau or Harbor Secrets?
Mystery Bureau ships an update fortnightly, and Harbor Secrets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Bureau was updated on October 25, 2026 and Harbor Secrets on October 31, 2026.

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