# Pearl's Peril vs Homicide Squad

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 (#162 vs unranked). 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 Homicide Squad sells 10 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 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.

Pearl's Peril ships an update every 3 months, Homicide Squad monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl's Peril | Homicide Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearls-peril-hidden-objects/id969456511/reviews)** | [4.5 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40K | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **81.3% 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 | **#162** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl's Peril

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### Homicide Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superior Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platter of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕸️ 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Homicide Squad on October 22, 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.*