Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is now available on iOS and Android, but what are the best tips and how can you get free energy quickly in Hogwarts Mystery? We'll also explain how to download Hogwarts Mystery on iOS and Android, plus how to get Gems , Coins, and House Points.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is a free-to-play mobile game for iOS and Android, and although this new magical game seems charming at first glance, it's rather keen to take money from you. In this Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Tips guide we'll explain how to play the game and earn House Points. We've also got how to earn free energy in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, and how to earn Coins and Gems to buy new outfits.

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Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Tips Guide

While Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is free to download and play, allowing anyone to give it a try, the game is rather keen for you to spend money in order to make progress quickly. In this Hogwarts Mystery Tips Guide we'll explain the best ways to get energy (the game's must-have resource) and how to download the game on to your iOS or Android device. Although rather simple in terms of gameplay, Hogwarts Mystery does feature numerous hidden ways to earn in-game coins and gems. We'll detail them for you below.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery

How to Download Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery on iOS Devices - iPhone, iPad

To download Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad, all you need to do is head to the App Store and search for the game (although it will likely be a featured release on the Game Apps homepage for some time).

If you're hoping to play Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery you'll want to make sure your iOS device is compatible. According to iTunes, the game "requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch."

How to Download Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery on Android Devices - iPhone, iPad

Downloading Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery on Android devices, such as a Samsung Galaxy 9, is very simple. All you need to do is head to the Play Store on your phone and search for the game.

If you're hoping to play Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery you'll want to make sure your Android device is compatible. According to the Play Store you'll need a device with Android 4.4 and up. The store will tell you if your phone is compatible.

How to Earn Energy in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery - Out of Energy Error Message

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery - Out of Energy Message

Energy is likely to be your main issue when playing Hogwarts Mystery. If you don't have enough energy you'll find yourself stuck and waiting for the energy meter to slowly fill back up. While energy can be bought using real money (via Gems, the cost of which we've detailed below), there are ways to get energy for free in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery.

Wait - waiting will slowly refill your energy meter

Complete activities - you can choose to earn energy as a reward

Level up - levelling up will refill your energy meter

Spend 55 Gems - Although Gems can cost real money, you can earn them in the game at no cost

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Free Energy Locations

It's still early days with Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, so we're still discovering new locations, but these places should allow you to bank some free energy every six hours. Just tap them to get an energy refill. Thanks to Harry Potter Mystery Guide for the list below:

East Towers: first blank portrait

West Towers: second portrait

Lower Floor – West: the torch to the right of the Great Hall

Lower Floor – East: the stack of books on the bench

Lower floor – West: second knight holding a sword to the right of the great hall

Castle Grounds: the stick on the ground

Various locations - All House Elves

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Gems and Coins

Two of the currencies in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery are Gems and Coins. Both can be used to purchase in-game items like clothes, although different items will require using coins or gems. Coins and Gems can be earned in-game by completing activities, but can also be bought using real money (we've listed the real world cost of these below). Only Gems can be used to refill your energy meter.

How to Earn House Points in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery

Building up points for you house is one of the main tasks in Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery. There are numerous ways to earn House Points, and we've detailed them for you below:

Perform well at school - Answer questions correctly and do well during demonstrations to earn House Points (be aware that doing badly can mean you lose House Points)

Complete story quests

Dialog choices - make sure you make dialog choices that are in-keeping with the values of your chosen house

Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery In-App Purchases - Coins and Gems

Hogwarts Mystery is free to download and play, but it does come with a lot of in-game purchase options. We've detailed the available in-game purchases below, along with the prices. These are split into gems and coins.

Handful of Gems: $1.49

Measure of Gems: $7.49

Sack of Gems: $14.99

Trunk of Gems: $29.99

Trainload of Gems: $74.99

Vault of Gems: $149.99

Purse of Coins: $1.49

Pouch of Coins: $7.49

Hut of Coins: $29.99

Case of Coins: $14.99

However as of May 3, it appears as though anyone who logs in to Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery will receive 100 free Gems. Unfortunately, it's currently unclear what the requirements are for obtaining the 100 free Gems, and it appears as though players are obtaining them at completely different times, on both Android and iOS. Make sure to keep an eye on this space, as we'll be updating the guide if we find a way of earning the free Gems for certain.

That's all we tips we currently have for Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, but we'll be updating the page with more info as we learn more details.