# Blackstone Mysteries vs Twisted Worlds

Blackstone Mysteries and Twisted Worlds both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 68% of Blackstone Mysteries's. Twisted Worlds also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Blackstone Mysteries's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 206). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackstone Mysteries sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Twisted Worlds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Blackstone Mysteries against 4.4 for Twisted Worlds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackstone Mysteries has 1.9K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Blackstone Mysteries's written reviews are positive against 87% of Twisted Worlds's.

Blackstone Mysteries ships an update fortnightly, Twisted Worlds monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackstone Mysteries | Twisted Worlds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackstone-mysteries/id853908718/reviews) | [4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rolltower Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/672539756) | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackstone Mysteries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackstone-mysteries/id853908718)

Step into the shoes of a detective and solve intriguing mysteries in a city full of suspense. Search for hidden objects across hundreds of quests and diverse scenes. Enjoy various game modes and collect numerous items to unravel the town's secrets.

**Highlights:** Investigate puzzling mysteries, Search for hidden objects, Explore gorgeous scenes, Play seven exciting game modes, Complete a myriad of quests, Collect hundreds of items, Utilize hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Set of Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Item Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Set of Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 44 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 31750 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 93 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins and 90 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Set of Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| 190 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 395 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 999 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Money pit at first, but levels off quickly
- 🕵️‍♀️ Great search game, none better
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 🎨 Varied activities and mini-games
- 🏢 Office to decorate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy runs out too quickly
- 🕰️ Slow progress and high costs to unlock new areas
- 🔍 Difficult to find required items
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Rewards and purchases not working as expected
- Orientation issues after watching ads
- Friend requests not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Faster energy regeneration
- Lower costs to unlock new areas
- Improved item drop rates
- Zoom function for better visibility
- Streamlined friend request system


### Twisted Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321)

Embark on a fantasy adventure to save two realms from time collapse. Investigate hidden object scenes, solve puzzles with numbers, and uncover mysteries across different eras and parallel realities. Collect artifacts and enjoy challenging mini-games as you journey through history and into the future.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Solve puzzles with numbers, Explore parallel realities, Journey through history, Challenging mini-games, Collect artifacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Useful Chest 90% off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amulet Collection (Sale) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest 70% off | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest  50% off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Novice Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Useful Chest 30% off | $5.99 | one-time |
| 75 Crystals and 4 bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 112 Crystals and 8 bonus | $14.99 | one-time |
| 37500 Gold and Bonus 2625 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals and 15 bonus | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid game
- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 🚀 Entertaining
- 🚀 Fun way to pass time and gain knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Energy issues
- 🔍 Hidden objects hard to see
- 🤔 Confusing, lacking instructions
- 💸 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Money amount dropping unexpectedly
- Inability to zoom in/out on some devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better instructions and tutorials
- Increased level of difficulty
- More variety in levels and mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackstone Mysteries free?

Blackstone Mysteries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Twisted Worlds free?

Twisted Worlds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackstone Mysteries or Twisted Worlds?

Blackstone Mysteries and Twisted Worlds are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 206 ratings respectively.

### Do Blackstone Mysteries or Twisted Worlds have ads?

Both Blackstone Mysteries and Twisted Worlds show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackstone Mysteries or Twisted Worlds?

Blackstone Mysteries ships an update fortnightly, and Twisted Worlds monthly. Most recently, Blackstone Mysteries was updated on October 17, 2026 and Twisted Worlds on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*