# Twisted Worlds vs Mystery Files

Twisted Worlds and Mystery Files both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's. Twisted Worlds also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Mystery Files's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 206) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisted Worlds sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 5.8K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Twisted Worlds's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twisted Worlds | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-worlds-hidden-objects/id888204321/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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


### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

Engage in free-to-play detective puzzles and brain teasers. Discover hidden objects in various locations and choose from a library of interactive stories and quests. Earn achievements and collect unique items as you unravel mysteries.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Point-and-click adventures, Interactive stories, Brain teasers and mini-games, Achievement system, Collectible items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry Box | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Continuous levels
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Multiple games in one app
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Broken hint system
- 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
- 🔑 Long wait times for keys

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not working as intended
- Scenes/items disappearing or becoming uninteractable
- Game progress being reset or lost
- Crashes and freezes when using in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn hints/coins without paying
- Better instructions for mini-games
- Ability to skip difficult puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twisted Worlds free?

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

### Is Mystery Files free?

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

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

Mystery Files is rated higher. Twisted Worlds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

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

Both Twisted Worlds and Mystery Files show ads.

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

Twisted Worlds ships an update monthly, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Twisted Worlds was updated on August 22, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 24, 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.*