# Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek vs Brainstorm

The clearest difference is rating: Brainstorm at 4.8 against Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's 3.4. Brainstorm also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brainstorm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brainstorm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brainstorm's.

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, Brainstorm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek | Brainstorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-candy-shop-seek/id1013748720/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-brain-test/id1548271111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Axis Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/854884682) |

## 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


### Brainstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-brain-test/id1548271111)

Engage in an addictive game featuring intellectual and brain puzzles. Daily play can enhance creativity and problem-solving skills. Challenge yourself and friends to test your IQ.

**Highlights:** Intellectual brain puzzles, Daily brain exercise, Creative thinking challenges, IQ level testing, Multiplayer quiz

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HINT X 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HINT X 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HINT X 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ads free Version | $4.99 | 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 Brainstorm free?

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

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

Brainstorm is rated higher. Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Brainstorm averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

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

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

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

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, and Brainstorm every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek was updated on September 19, 2026 and Brainstorm on July 23, 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.*