Comparison

Bee and Mary vs Ms. Holmes 5

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

Head to head
About

Bee and Mary

Features
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Bee and Mary is a game for kids who have a taste for the adventurous. The game has a good story, exciting characters and challenging exercises. In the game, you follow the two best friends, Bee and Mary, who are searching for a stolen crown. Besides stealing the crown, the thief has both played tricks on and stolen several things from other animals. Bee and Mary have to help all the animals while figuring out how to get the crown back. The game also contains mini games, for example fun with words or numbers.

About

Ms. Holmes 5

Unravel a historical mystery by finding hidden objects and solving puzzles. Help Charlotte Holmes clear Sherlock's name and uncover secrets from the past in this engaging detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Detective story
  • Mini-games
  • Collectible items
  • Bonus chapter
Features
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Is Sherlock Holmes a villain? Help Charlotte Holmes discover the secrets of the past and restore Sherlock Holmes' reputation. Solve puzzles and riddles in this mysterious game! Find the hidden objects! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to unravel the mystery of Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot? Immerse yourself in the detective hidden object game, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and find out what surprise the abandoned mansion has prepared for Charlotte Holmes? Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. Charlotte Holmes cannot stay away when her famous ancestor is accused of crimes. The evidence seems irrefutable. Incredibly irrefutable. But what if Mr. Holmes's misdeeds are the only possible interpretation of events, even if at first it seems so incredible? Charlotte will have to find out - and even a threat to her life cannot interfere with her intentions. FIND THE SOURCE OF COMPROMISING MATERIAL ON MR. HOLMES. Who wrote to the newspaper about the crimes of Sherlock Holmes? What are they trying to achieve? And how is the deceased Charles Augustus Milverton connected with him? WHY DOES THE INFORMANT HIDE THEIR IDENTITY SO CAREFULLY? Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to find out why someone hates Sherlock Holmes so much that they are willing to do anything to ruin his reputation. FIND OUT HOW FAR THE VILLAIN CAN GO TO HURT THE HOLMES FAMILY. Complete engaging HO scenes and feel the thrill caused by the unexpected plot twists. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO CHARLOTTE HOLMES IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Help Charlotte Holmes find Mr. Amberley's missing wife and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Earn a variety of unique achievements! Tons of collectibles and puzzle pieces to find! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Bee and Mary4 screens
Ms. Holmes 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ms. Holmes 5 at Free against Bee and Mary's $0.99. Ms. Holmes 5 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Bee and Mary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

Ms. Holmes 5 is free to download; Bee and Mary costs $0.99 up front. Ms. Holmes 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bee and Mary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bee and Mary ships an update every 4 months, Ms. Holmes 5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bee and Mary versus Ms. Holmes 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBee and MaryMs. Holmes 5
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB626 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJacob KindbergElephant Games AR LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bee and Mary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ms. Holmes 5

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Bee and Mary free?
Bee and Mary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ms. Holmes 5 free?
Ms. Holmes 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bee and Mary or Ms. Holmes 5 have ads?
Neither Bee and Mary nor Ms. Holmes 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bee and Mary or Ms. Holmes 5?
Bee and Mary ships an update every 4 months, and Ms. Holmes 5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bee and Mary was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ms. Holmes 5 on October 24, 2026.

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