Comparison

Hidden Object New York Chicago vs Hidden Object Vacation

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Object New York Chicago

Explore iconic landmarks in New York and Chicago by finding hidden objects in a variety of engaging levels. This puzzle game offers a fun way to boost memory and enjoy a virtual city tour. It features multiple play modes and adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Explore NYC and Chicago landmarks
  • 80+ challenging levels
  • Multiple play modes (Traditional, Chill, Adventure)
  • Zoom and magnify for object finding
  • Brain boosting memory challenges
  • Free hints and mini-game
Features
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Explore Chicago and New York City touring Times Square, Millennium Park, Central Park, Navy Pier, Grand Central, Riverwalk and more finding Hidden Objects! Discover the Excitement of these World Famous Cities without leaving your home. Find NYC themed objects like yellow cabs, Yankees and Mets memorabilia, Statue of Liberty and more. Find Chicago themed objects like pizza, Irish tokens and Cubs gear. It’s a Whirlwind City Vacation! MEGA Fun Seek and Find game with 80+ Levels! BIG Apple and Windy City of Objects! Let the Brain Game begin! A Must for Hidden Object Fans! FREE Mini Game! Boost your Memory! Discover the Magic of these Cities without Leaving your Home! Levels vary from easy to difficult. A fun, object quest challenge for Hidden Object, Puzzle, Spot the Difference, Brain & Word fans! Features: Gorgeous, Crisp Graphics 3 Ways to Play – Traditional, Chill, Adventure 45 Adventure Levels 24 Chill Scenes 24 Traditional Scenes Brain BOOST Tap Image to Magnify Object Zoom to Find Objects Drag Scene and Magnify Easy to Challenging Bonus Words Timed and Untimed Levels FREE Hints FREE Mini Game 3 Ways to Play Instructions: TRADITIONAL- Timed Hints Score Picture, Word, Collector 24 Scenes (3 levels per scene) CHILL- No Time Unlimited Hints Picture, Word, Collector 24 Scenes (3 levels per scene) ADVENTURE- Timed Untimed Hints Score Bonus Words (highlighted) 45 Unique Levels

About

Hidden Object Vacation

Embark on a global adventure solving hidden object puzzles. Explore over 150 cities, find thousands of items, and learn fascinating facts about iconic landmarks. Train your brain and compete with players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Explore 150+ cities worldwide
  • Find over 10,000 hidden objects
  • Learn facts about landmarks
  • Train your brain
  • Compete with other players
Features
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Do you like hidden objects games? Then go on a journey and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of different countries! You'll visit over 150 cities, find over 10,000 hidden objects, and discover amazing facts about world-famous landmarks and historical places. Train your brain, compete with other players from all over the world and win! Download the Hidden Object Vacation puzzle game right now!

Screenshots

Hidden Object New York Chicago4 screens
Hidden Object Vacation4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden Object New York Chicago and Hidden Object Vacation both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Hidden Object New York Chicago's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hidden Object Vacation's. Hidden Object Vacation's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 19). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Object New York Chicago sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Object Vacation sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hidden Object New York Chicago against 4.1 for Hidden Object Vacation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Object Vacation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hidden Object New York Chicago's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hidden Object Vacation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Object New York Chicago ships an update every 17 months, Hidden Object Vacation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Object New York Chicago versus Hidden Object Vacation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Object New York ChicagoHidden Object Vacation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better4.1 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings193.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainfull, LLCIlia Stepanov

Customer experience

Hidden Object New York Chicago

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative1.6%

Hidden Object Vacation

All ratings3,559 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral13.4%
Negative63.4%

User reviews

Hidden Object New York Chicago

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Brain training and attention development
  • 🏙️ Beautiful graphics and city themes (NY & Chicago)
  • 🧩 Interesting puzzles and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Good time killer and enjoyable
  • ✨ Nice atmosphere and immersive experience

Room to improve

  • intrusive ads after forcing online play
  • 🔊 Lack of in-app sound control
  • 🤏 Some items are too small
  • 😴 Can get boring after a while
  • 📱 Not optimized for older devices (iPhone 4 mentioned)

Hidden Object Vacation

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and entertaining
  • 🌟 Great hidden object game
  • 🎨 Bright and colorful graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
  • 🕰️ Timed gameplay and lack of relaxed mode
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing small objects
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🌐 Lack of new content updates

Bugs and requests

Hidden Object New York Chicago

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchase restoration button not working
  • Forced online play to fill with ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to turn off sound within the app
  • Separate apps for Chicago and New York
  • More puzzles and brain work

Hidden Object Vacation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game going to black screen after completing levels
  • Purchased features not working as expected
  • Language settings not persisting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more countries and levels
  • Provide an option to disable timer
  • Improve zoom and magnification features
  • Offer a truly ad-free paid version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Object New York Chicago

One-time1
  • 80+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun!$4.99
10 purchases

Hidden Object Vacation

One-time10
  • 20 coins$0.99
  • 45 coins$1.99
  • 10 hints$1.99
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  • 120 coins$4.99
  • 200 coins$6.99
  • VIP Travellers club$6.99
  • 50 hints$7.99
  • 300 coins$9.99
  • 500 coins$14.99
  • 700 coins$19.99

Questions

Is Hidden Object New York Chicago free?
Hidden Object New York Chicago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Object Vacation free?
Hidden Object Vacation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Object New York Chicago or Hidden Object Vacation?
Hidden Object New York Chicago is rated higher. Hidden Object New York Chicago averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hidden Object Vacation averages 4.1 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Hidden Object New York Chicago or Hidden Object Vacation have ads?
Neither Hidden Object New York Chicago nor Hidden Object Vacation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Object New York Chicago or Hidden Object Vacation?
Hidden Object New York Chicago ships an update every 17 months, and Hidden Object Vacation fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Object New York Chicago was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hidden Object Vacation on November 7, 2026.

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