# Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek vs Super Mean Monkeys

The clearest difference is rating: Super Mean Monkeys at 4.0 against Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's 3.4. Super Mean Monkeys also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Super Mean Monkeys holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, Super Mean Monkeys every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek | Super Mean Monkeys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-candy-shop-seek/id1013748720/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mean-monkeys/id1565531430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Minute Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565531433) |

## 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


### Super Mean Monkeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mean-monkeys/id1565531430)

Engage in grid-based RPG combat against enemies on randomly generated paths. Solve puzzles and battle your way through this quest-driven adventure. Suitable for players aged 9 and up.

**Highlights:** Grid-based RPG combat, Randomly defined enemy paths, Puzzle solving, Quest-driven gameplay, Suitable for ages 9+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | 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 Super Mean Monkeys free?

Super Mean Monkeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Super Mean Monkeys?

Super Mean Monkeys is rated higher. Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Super Mean Monkeys averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Super Mean Monkeys have ads?

Neither Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek nor Super Mean Monkeys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek or Super Mean Monkeys?

Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek ships an update every 10 months, and Super Mean Monkeys every 20 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Candy Shop Seek was updated on October 23, 2026 and Super Mean Monkeys on October 18, 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.*