# Hidden Object New York Chicago vs Hidden Object Vacation

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object New York Chicago | Hidden Object Vacation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-new-york-chicago/id1038510086/reviews)** | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 23.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object New York Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-new-york-chicago/id1038510086)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 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

**What reviewers complain about**

-  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)

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase restoration button not working
- Forced online play to fill with ads

**Requested features**

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


### Hidden Object Vacation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-vacation/id1491583671)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Travellers club | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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