# Twisted Worlds vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is update cadence: Twisted Worlds at monthly against Mars Mystery's every 11 months. Twisted Worlds also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisted Worlds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Mystery sells 5 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 Twisted Worlds against 4.5 for Mars Mystery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 613 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 64% of Mars Mystery's.

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twisted Worlds | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321/reviews) | **[4.5 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twisted Worlds free?

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

### Is Mars Mystery free?

Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Twisted Worlds or Mars Mystery?

Mars Mystery is rated higher. Twisted Worlds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 613 ratings.

### Do Twisted Worlds or Mars Mystery have ads?

Both Twisted Worlds and Mars Mystery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twisted Worlds or Mars Mystery?

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, Twisted Worlds was updated on August 22, 2026 and Mars Mystery on September 21, 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.*