Comparison

Criminal Archives vs Harbor Secrets

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

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About

Criminal Archives

Immerse yourself in a cinematic mystery adventure set in a grand opera house. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover a deadly conspiracy driven by ambition and revenge. Test your detective skills to expose the killer before the final act.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Mystery case solving
  • Adventure puzzles
  • Cinematic story
  • Opera house setting
  • Detective investigation
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Enter a world of suspense in "Criminal Archives: Symphony of Death"! In this cinematic mystery, you’ll find hidden objects inside a grand opera house filled with secrets, lies, and danger. Solve puzzles and survive a deadly performance in unforgettable adventure games. Fans of mystery games, search and find games, and finding object games will love exploring backstage halls, hidden tunnels, and shadowy dressing rooms. Test your detective skills in hidden object games where every clue matters. Expose the killer, and uncover a conspiracy driven by ambition, jealousy, and revenge! Step behind the velvet curtain of a grand opera house, where art and deception share the same stage. Summoned from the newsroom by Barbara Clark, you arrive to cover the highly anticipated production of Adrian Morro. A closed rehearsal, a prestigious assignment - nothing out of the ordinary. Until… In the middle of the most intense scene, actor Garrett Vale fires what should have been a blank shot. Instead, a real bullet tears through the air, by chance missing the diva, Evelyn Shaw. Panic spreads. This wasn’t an accident! Constable Melinda Watson confirms your suspicion: the shot was planned. Precise. Timed to the music. Someone turned the performance into an execution. As you dig deeper, the theater reveals its darker side - whispers of a “cursed opera,” rivalries buried in the past, and a forgotten composer’s name tied to stolen music and broken lives. From dressing rooms to hidden tunnels beneath the stage, every clue pulls you closer to a truth someone is willing to kill for. And as opening night approaches, one thing becomes clear: The final act has already been written. The only question is - who survives it. · Deadly Performance Begins Dive into hidden object games set in a stunning opera house full of danger and deception. Find hidden objects across backstage corridors, rehearsal rooms, and secret tunnels in immersive mystery games, search and find games, adventure games, and finding object games packed with suspense. · Secrets Behind the Curtain Investigate a deadly conspiracy in captivating hidden object games where every clue changes the story. Find hidden objects in letters, music sheets, and hidden archives while solving mystery games, search and find games, adventure games, and finding object games with cinematic twists. · Explore the Dark Side of the Theater Explore richly detailed locations in unforgettable hidden object games inspired by classic detective thrillers. Find hidden objects hidden beneath the stage and inside luxury hotel suites in atmospheric mystery games, search and find games and adventure games. · Unmask the Killer Uncover secrets, betrayal, and revenge in dramatic hidden object games where no one can be trusted. Find hidden objects tied to a cursed opera and stop the killer in thrilling mystery games, search and find games and finding object games before opening night begins. Start your investigation today and enjoy the free trial! Step into the mystery, uncover hidden truths, and experience an unforgettable detective adventure. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

About

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

Criminal Archives4 screens
Harbor Secrets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Criminal Archives at none against Harbor Secrets's 2. Harbor Secrets's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Harbor Secrets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Criminal Archives asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Criminal Archives versus Harbor Secrets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCriminal ArchivesHarbor Secrets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB465 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDO GAMES LIMITEDUnwind Media, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Criminal Archives

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Harbor Secrets

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

Questions

Is Criminal Archives free?
Criminal Archives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harbor Secrets free?
Harbor Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Criminal Archives or Harbor Secrets have ads?
Criminal Archives shows ads; Harbor Secrets does not.

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