Comparison

Pearl's Peril vs Homicide Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pearl's Peril

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
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Pearl's Peril does not require payment to download and play, but it also allows you to purchase virtual items with real money inside the game, including random items. Calling all eagle-eyed fans of Hidden Object Games! Play Pearl's Peril, the stunningly beautiful Hidden Object Adventure Game set in the golden age of mystery and adventure! Join heiress and ace pilot Pearl Wallace on a round-the-world hunt for clues as she unravels the mystery of her father's apparent suicide. From New York City to the heart of Africa, follow Pearl into deadly danger as she strives to unmask the real killer and reveal their villainous plans! Renovate and redecorate the Wallace family's exotic estate on the private Polynesian island of Artemis! Uncover a diabolical plot that touches everyone in Pearl's life, and could even topple nations! If you love Hidden Object Games, Pearl's Peril is the mystery you've been waiting for. Stand side by side with trailblazing 1930s heroine Pearl as you explore hundreds of exquisite hand-drawn scenes and exotic locations. Meet and make friends, and test your skills against a huge international community of Pearl's Peril Adventurers. Your adventure begins here! A NEW WAY TO PLAY Pearl’s Peril is growing! Play Iris's Eyes to match objects to their silhouettes and unlock exclusive island decorations! HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL SCENES No other Hidden Object Mystery can match Pearl's stunning hand-drawn scenes. From the streets of 1920s New York to Paris, Polynesia and beyond, an exotic world of glamour, mystery, adventure, and romance comes lavishly to life. A GRIPPING STORY Epic adventure, mind-bending mystery, and heart-stopping romance are woven into the fabric of Pearl's Peril, for a rich, rewarding story you won't forget. Game Story by Steven-Elliot Altman, Johanna Fischer, Karen Haloran, William Hiles, Catherine Duquette, and Sebastian Nußbaum. UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY You'll need a keen eye and a sharp mind to unlock the secrets of Pearl's Peril and uncover the mastermind behind her father's untimely fate! YOUR PERSONAL PARADISE Welcome to Artemis Island, the Wallace family's private estate. Build and decorate to create the island getaway of your dreams! If you love Hidden Object Games, Pearl's Peril is the mystery you've been waiting for. --------------------------------------------------------------- Having problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us here: http://woo.ga/PPhelp Become a fan of the game for the latest stories, rewards, and competitions: http://www.facebook.com/pearlsperil Visit us at http://wooga.com Like us on: facebook.com/wooga --------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl's Peril is intended for those 18 and older. You can disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Pearl's Peril may also contain advertising. You may require an internet connection to play Pearl's Peril and access its social features. You can also find more information about the functionality, compatibility, and interoperability of Pearl's Peril in the above description and additional app store information. By downloading this game, you agree to future game updates as released on your app store or social network. You may choose to update this game, but if you do not update, your game experience and functionalities may be reduced. Terms of Service: https://www.wooga.com/legal/en-terms-of-service Privacy Notice: https://www.wooga.com/legal/en-privacy-policy --------------------------------------------------------------

About

Homicide Squad

Step into the shoes of a detective in this thrilling hidden object and match-3 game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve perplexing murder mysteries to restore order to the city. Engage in immersive gameplay with captivating storylines and intriguing characters.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Match-3 puzzle mode
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Analyze clues
  • Solve murder mysteries
  • Interactive storylines
Features
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The BEST crime-solving game is calling players for duty! Are you ready to prove your detective skills and step into a riveting world of danger, betrayal … and murder? Homicide Squad® is a heart-pounding hidden object and match-3 game filled with rousing gameplay and perplexing murder mysteries! Download this captivating crime game now and embark on a highly interactive hidden object journey. Play alongside the wisecracking Detectives Turino and Lamonte as they purge New York City of criminals and restore law and order. As cases stack up on your desk, you’ll visit unique locations and examine troubling murder scenes. Enjoy immersive gameplay and engaging storylines as you investigate haunting cases, interact with intriguing characters and catch twisted killers. Do you have what it takes to find important objects and solve a baffling crime? There’s only one way to find out! Grab your magnifying glass and put on your detective’s hat because this is one criminal thrill ride you won’t want to miss! A string of horrifying homicides has been reported across the city in this gripping murder mystery game. To bring the perpetrators to justice and reinstate peace of mind for residents, you’ll have to: CHOOSE your favorite gameplay mode for any scene • FIND hidden objects and use them or • MATCH gems in a row, • INTERROGATE cagey suspects, • ANALYZE strange clues, and • SOLVE mind-blowing crimes! Plus more criminal cases and quests are coming in regular updates that are absolutely FREE! If you like making in-app purchases in this game, Homicide Squad: Hidden Crimes also offers three optional, auto-renewable subscriptions that provide substantial benefits compared to individual in-app purchases. 1. Bonus Tokens: Get three bonus tokens every time you successfully search an ordinary scene or complete laboratory research! The monthly subscription is only $9.99. 2. Energy Freeze: Play for 30 minutes every day without having to spend any energy! The monthly subscription is only $19.99. 3. Double Energy: Double how fast your energy restores itself! The monthly subscription is only $14.99. A one-time, seven-day trial is available for both the Bonus Tokens and Energy Freeze subscriptions. At the end of the trial period, each subscription will be automatically renewed unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Payment for the renewal will be automatically debited from your account. Payments for the monthly subscriptions to Bonus Tokens, Energy Freeze and Double Energy will be charged to your Apple ID account with the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Should you choose to subscribe, please note that the current payment period cannot be canceled or prorated. While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. You can play this game even if you’re offline! Game available in: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish. ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! https://www.g5.com/e-mail ____________________________ Download more great games here: https://store.g5.com G5 Games — World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for "g5" in the App Store! ____________________________ Visit us: https://www.g5.com Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/g5enter Find us: https://www.facebook.com/HomicideSquadNYC/ Join us: https://www.instagram.com/homicidesquadnyc/ Follow us: https://x.com/g5games

Screenshots

Pearl's Peril4 screens
Homicide Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pearl's Peril and Homicide Squad both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Homicide Squad's written reviews are positive against 63% of Pearl's Peril's. Homicide Squad also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pearl's Peril's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pearl's Peril sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Homicide Squad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pearl's Peril against 4.5 for Homicide Squad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Pearl's Peril's written reviews are positive against 81% of Homicide Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, Homicide Squad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pearl's Peril versus Homicide Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearl's PerilHomicide Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (40K ratings) — better4.5 (58K ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40K58K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB284 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperwoogaG5 Entertainment AB

Customer experience

Pearl's Peril

All ratings40,268 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews682 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative25.1%

Homicide Squad

All ratings57,513 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews673 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative10.5%

User reviews

Pearl's Peril

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Homicide Squad

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting story and characters
  • 🔍 Challenging hidden object scenes
  • 📚 Immersive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Long playtime without running out of energy

Room to improve

  • 🕸️ Difficult to find some objects
  • 🕰️ Energy takes too long to recharge
  • 💰 In-app purchases feel required to progress
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🌃 Night vision mode is too dark

Bugs and requests

Pearl's Peril

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Homicide Squad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Assemblers not appearing in scenes
  • Inventory items not syncing across devices
  • Rewards not properly credited after completing levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More frequent updates with new cases
  • Ability to replay old cases
  • Better tutorial for game mechanics
  • Option to disable special event mini-games

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pearl's Peril

One-time11
  • Explorer Sale Pack$1.99
  • Greens$2.99
  • Traveler Sale Pack$2.99
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  • Great Greens Deal$7.99
  • Bunch of Greens$9.99
  • Greens Deal$9.99
  • Pearl's Treasure Pack$13.99
  • Pile of Greens$19.99
  • Super Cash Deal$19.99
  • Mega Savers Pack$30.99
  • Stacks of Greens$39.99
10 purchases

Homicide Squad

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Superior Deal$0.99
  • Cluster of Crystals$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Tray of Crystals$4.99
  • Super Deal$4.99
  • Platter of Crystals$9.99
  • Hyper Deal$9.99
  • Trunk of Crystals$19.99
  • Special Deal$19.99
  • Case of Crystals$49.99

Questions

Is Pearl's Peril free?
Pearl's Peril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homicide Squad free?
Homicide Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pearl's Peril or Homicide Squad?
Pearl's Peril is rated higher. Pearl's Peril averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Homicide Squad averages 4.5 from 58K ratings.
Do Pearl's Peril or Homicide Squad have ads?
Both Pearl's Peril and Homicide Squad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pearl's Peril or Homicide Squad?
Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, and Homicide Squad monthly. Most recently, Pearl's Peril was updated on October 20, 2026 and Homicide Squad on October 21, 2026.

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