Comparison

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes vs Flow City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

Embark on a new investigation with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Test your observation skills by searching for clues in intricate scenes. Solve mysteries by finding hidden objects, differences, and pairs in this free detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic scenes with favorite characters
  • Completely free adventure
  • Diverse game locations
  • Find objects, differences, and pairs
  • Genuine antique hidden objects
  • Innovative photo hints
Features
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Hello, fans of hidden object detective games! Don’t miss the new adventures of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes! If you love detective stories, adventures, unexpected turns of a plot – this game is for you. Arthur Conan Doyle's detectives are conducting a new investigation. Test your powers of observation during a search for clues in the most unexpected places. One minor detail can be the key to solving the mystery. Detective Holmes needs your help! Features: - realistic scenes featuring your favorite characters - this is TRULY free game, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. - diverse game locations: finding objects, differences, finding pairs and similar items. - most of the hidden objects are genuine antiques! - innovative system of photo hints for hidden artifacts Train your brain with the best classic hidden object detective game! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

About

Flow City

Features
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Tiny citizens are waiting in colourful queues. Tap a transport Pod and everyone who matches its colour hops aboard - one good tap can set off a satisfying chain of boardings. Clear every citizen from the plaza to complete the level. EASY TO LEARN, FUN TO MASTER - One finger, no timers, no pressure - think about which Pod to send first. - 300 hand-tuned levels that grow with you: new colours, locked citizens, road barriers, rainbow Pods, VIP guests, big Pods, one-way docks, hidden citizens and switches, introduced one at a time. - Stuck? Undo a move, call an Emergency Taxi or open an extra dock. BUILD YOUR CITY - Every level earns a Build Star. Spend stars to repair the fountain, plant trees, open the cafe, light the pier... - 8 districts, from Central Plaza to the Sky District, each coming to life piece by piece. - Collect postcards to complete district albums and unlock exclusive decorations. COME BACK EVERY DAY - Daily rewards, a daily challenge that is the same for everyone, small daily quests and achievements. - Win streaks give you a friendly head start. MADE WITH CARE - Plays offline. Colour-blind friendly symbols on every citizen and Pod. Reduced-motion option. - Optional ads only: watch one to continue or double your coins - never required to progress. - Available in English and Turkish.

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes4 screens
Flow City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flow City at every 3 days against Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's every 5 months. Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Flow City sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes ships an update every 5 months, Flow City every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes versus Flow City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects Sherlock HolmesFlow City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB92 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioCoachOn Inc.

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Matching pairs not registering correctly
  • Hint button freezing in some rooms
  • Inability to exit certain rooms

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and scenes
  • Ability to zoom in further
  • More varied background music

Flow City

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes

One-time6
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • No Ads$1.99
  • GoldMaster Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$5.99
10 purchases

Flow City

One-time10
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • 3 Blueprints$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Premium Decor Set$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • 10 Blueprints$4.99
  • Booster Bundle$6.99
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes free?
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow City free?
Flow City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes or Flow City have ads?
Both Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes and Flow City show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes or Flow City?
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes ships an update every 5 months, and Flow City every 3 days. Most recently, Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes was updated on November 12, 2026 and Flow City on November 10, 2026.

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