# Detectives vs Hidden Objects Games Adventure

The clearest difference is ads: Detectives at none against Hidden Objects Games Adventure's shown. Detectives also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 148). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detectives sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects Games Adventure sells 12 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 — 4.5 for Detectives against 4.6 for Hidden Objects Games Adventure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detectives has 1.2K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Detectives's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects Games Adventure's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detectives | Hidden Objects Games Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970/reviews) | **[4.6 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-games-adventure/id1555454598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [WEBELINX GAMES DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544810959) |

## What reviewers say

### Detectives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectives-hidden-objects/id1011768970)

Embark on thrilling detective adventures solving mysteries with Sherlock Holmes and other characters. Find hidden objects in detailed scenes across various exciting scenarios, from stolen exhibits to zombie escapes. Enjoy a truly free experience with optional tools available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Sherlock Holmes adventures, Zombie escape puzzles, Comic-book detective cases, Find hidden objects, Detailed scenes and graphics, Optional in-app tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Holmes: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pug Comics: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Zombies: No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Interesting graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating gameplay
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid upgrades
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects can be hard to spot
- 🕰️ Occasional performance issues or freezes
- 💸 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck or crashing on certain levels
- Locked rooms or puzzles not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or customization options
- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Improved performance and stability
- Ability to disable ads for a fee


### Hidden Objects Games Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-games-adventure/id1555454598)

Embark on a captivating journey through a mysterious library filled with secrets. Explore beautifully crafted scenes across diverse themes and stories, finding hidden objects to complete quests. Enjoy relaxing music, challenging game modes, and fun mini-games.

**Highlights:** Over 500 levels, Diverse themes and stories, Beautifully crafted 3D scenes, Relaxing music, Challenging game modes, Mini-games (memory, puzzles, find the difference)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detectives free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Games Adventure free?

Hidden Objects Games Adventure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detectives or Hidden Objects Games Adventure?

Hidden Objects Games Adventure is rated higher. Detectives averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hidden Objects Games Adventure averages 4.6 from 148 ratings.

### Do Detectives or Hidden Objects Games Adventure have ads?

Hidden Objects Games Adventure shows ads; Detectives does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detectives or Hidden Objects Games Adventure?

Detectives ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Objects Games Adventure every 2 months. Most recently, Detectives was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hidden Objects Games Adventure on September 28, 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.*