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.
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.
- Realistic scenes with favorite characters
- Completely free adventure
- Diverse game locations
- Find objects, differences, and pairs
- Genuine antique hidden objects
- Innovative photo hints
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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!
Flow City
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes | Flow City |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crisp App Studio | CoachOn 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
Hidden Objects Sherlock Holmes
- 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
Flow City
- 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
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