# Sherlock・Hidden Object Mystery

> Search scenes for hidden objects, solve the mysterios & detective match 3 cases!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.g5e.sherlock.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.g5e.sherlock.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.g5e.sherlock.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** G5 Entertainment
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 9,663,316
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (268,314 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.74.7400
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2020-10-16
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 679 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.g5e.sherlock.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.g5.com](https://www.g5.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.g5.com/privacypolicy](https://www.g5.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

Join Sherlock Holmes in an immersive hidden-object and match-3 mystery across beloved literary worlds. Revisit The Hound of the Baskervilles, Alice in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and more as plots twist and heroes prevail.

Choose your detective path with **FIND** or **MATCH**, complete quests, explore vibrant locations, meet familiar characters, and follow a gripping storyline. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases and can be played offline; updates bring new books and cases.

## Rankings

- #14,498 — Overall
- #35 — Game adventure (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.g5e.sherlock.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.g5e.sherlock.android.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.iap.permission.BILLING`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the game for its engaging play and gorgeous visuals, but repeat concerns about progress loss, item visibility, stability, gem issues, and support.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay that many reviewers explicitly say they love.
- Beautiful visuals and illustrations (and music) that enhance the experience.
- Long-term appeal: players have been playing for years and express ongoing enjoyment.
- Gem-based helpers and gem rewards (e.g., magnifying glass) that some players appreciate.

### Cons

- Progress loss or reset due to bugs and inability to access progress across devices.
- Item visibility/difficulty: items hard to locate or too dark after updates.
- Stability issues: the game crashes or closes unexpectedly.
- Gem economy issues: not earning gems or gems disappearing.
- Poor or unresolved customer support and refunds for problem resolution.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.g5e.sherlock.android)