# Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek vs Winter Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is rating: Winter Hidden Objects at 4.5 against Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's 3.4. Winter Hidden Objects also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (202 vs 23). Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Winter Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Winter Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Hidden Objects has 202 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's written reviews are positive against 71% of Winter Hidden Objects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, Winter Hidden Objects every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek | Winter Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-candy-shop-seek/id1013748720/reviews) | **[4.5 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-hidden-objects/id1495938807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-candy-shop-seek/id1013748720)

Embark on a sweet seek and find adventure through candy and dessert shops. Discover hundreds of hidden objects across over 50 levels, with varying difficulty and multiple play modes. Enjoy brain-boosting challenges and bonus content.

**Highlights:** Seek and find hidden objects, 50+ sweet levels, Multiple play modes (Challenge, Gather, Image, Word), Zoom and magnify functionality, Brain boosting puzzles, Free hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIG Bonus! NO Ads! 16 Worlds! | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Good for brain exercise
- 🌈 Bright and colorful graphics
- ⏱️ Excellent time killer
- 🧩 Challenging object finding

**What reviewers complain about**

-  intrusive ads
- 💰 Monetization issues (paywalls)
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 😵 Overwhelming pop-ups
- ⚠️ Google ad bar covers game

**Reported bugs**

- Ad bar covers game area
- Game crashes frequently
- Pop-ups prevent game start

**Requested features**

- Remove ad bar
- More free levels or content
- More complicated recipes


### Winter Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-hidden-objects/id1495938807)

Engage in a festive winter-themed scavenger hunt with multiple game modes. Find hidden objects, shapes, or objects by name, count, or with a magnifier. Utilize various hint types to assist your search and compete with others.

**Highlights:** 5 different game modes, Find objects by name, count, or shape, Use hints to find objects, Timed challenges, Game Center integration, Social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Normal Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Selected Object Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Flash Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Normal Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Selected Object Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Flash Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek free?

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Winter Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Winter Hidden Objects?

Winter Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Winter Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 202 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Winter Hidden Objects have ads?

Winter Hidden Objects shows ads; Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Winter Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, and Winter Hidden Objects every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek was updated on September 19, 2026 and Winter Hidden Objects on September 21, 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.*