# Pearl's Peril vs Mystery Manor

Pearl's Peril and Mystery Manor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Pearl's Peril's written reviews are positive against 36% of Mystery Manor's. Pearl's Peril also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked). Mystery Manor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl's Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Manor sells 11 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 — 4.6 for Pearl's Peril against 4.5 for Mystery Manor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Pearl's Peril's written reviews are positive against 36% of Mystery Manor's.

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, Mystery Manor monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl's Peril | Mystery Manor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id969456511/reviews)** | [4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hidden-objects/id1077800365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Game Insight](https://appshunter.io/developer/957388299) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl's Peril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id969456511)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a global adventure as an heiress and pilot to solve your father's mysterious death. Explore stunning hand-drawn scenes, uncover a diabolical plot, and renovate your private island estate. This game offers a gripping story, challenging puzzles, and a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Mystery and adventure story, Global exploration, Island estate renovation, Hundreds of hand-drawn scenes, Community challenges

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Greens Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Greens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greens Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pearl's Treasure Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Savers Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Greens | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging storyline
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden objects
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or not loading
- Rewards and progress not tracking correctly
- Connectivity issues when switching networks
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Glitches in the Adventure Club feature

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Ability to skip/fast-forward cutscenes
- Improved energy/currency system
- Option to disable mandatory Facebook login
- Better optimization for mobile devices


### Mystery Manor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-manor-hidden-objects/id1077800365)

Embark on a detective adventure to solve mysteries within a grand mansion. Search for hidden objects, uncover secrets, and solve challenging puzzles. Enjoy a captivating story with regular updates and offline play.

**Highlights:** Solve mysteries and uncover secrets, Search for hidden objects, Solve challenging puzzles, Explore a mysterious mansion, Captivating detective story, Offline gameplay, Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sprinkling of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Symbolic Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rich Compass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pack 17 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🤗 Enjoyable story
- 🎮 Fun mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow energy recharge
- 🔍 Tiny, hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Rooms not registering completed searches
- Ads causing game freezes
- Progression reset after updates
- Inability to access certain rooms/features

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More reasonable energy/key requirements
- Improved object visibility
- Consistent room layouts
- Removal of mandatory guilds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl's Peril free?

Pearl's Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Manor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pearl's Peril or Mystery Manor?

Pearl's Peril is rated higher. Pearl's Peril averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Mystery Manor averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do Pearl's Peril or Mystery Manor have ads?

Both Pearl's Peril and Mystery Manor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl's Peril or Mystery Manor?

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Mystery Manor monthly. Most recently, Pearl's Peril was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mystery Manor on September 25, 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.*