# Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object vs Mystery Files

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mystery Files at 58% against Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object's 0%. Mystery Files also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 10 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Files has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object ships an update every 6 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-kitchen-hidden-object/id897093488/reviews) | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 16 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-kitchen-hidden-object/id897093488)

Test your observation skills in this challenging hidden object game. Find all the hidden items across 10 mind-testing levels, with hints and a zoom function to assist you. Compete with friends and aim for a high score.

**Highlights:** 10 mind-testing levels, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Free hints available, Magnifier zoom function, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 20 mins for all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all levels + magnifier +50 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Files

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of free-to-play puzzle games, brain teasers, and interactive stories. Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and collect unique artifacts across various locations. Enjoy new releases and earn achievements as you play.

**Highlights:** Free-to-play puzzles and brain teasers, Library of interactive stories, Hidden object search and find gameplay, Earn achievements, Collect artifacts and trinkets, New releases added regularly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | 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 Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object free?

Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object 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, Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object or Mystery Files?

Mystery Files is rated higher. Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mystery Files averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.

### Do Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object or Mystery Files have ads?

Mystery Files shows ads; Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object or Mystery Files?

Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object ships an update every 6 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Restaurant Kitchen Hidden Object was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mystery Files on November 12, 2026.

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