# Hidden Objects vs Criminal Secret Code

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Objects at none against Criminal Secret Code's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Criminal Secret Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 63 months, Criminal Secret Code every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Criminal Secret Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-secret-code/id1179843346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | **Every 34 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [梦营 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873212807) | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-thy-house/id1044590144)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Criminal Secret Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-secret-code/id1179843346)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging levels. Use hints and a magnifier to aid your search. Compete with friends and share your scores on social media.

**Highlights:** 5 different game packs, 50 mind-testing levels, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Free hints available, Magnifier for zoom, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Criminal Secret Code free?

Criminal Secret Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hidden Objects or Criminal Secret Code have ads?

Neither Hidden Objects nor Criminal Secret Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Criminal Secret Code?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 63 months, and Criminal Secret Code every 34 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 2, 2026 and Criminal Secret Code on November 2, 2026.

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