# PicText Puzzles vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PicText Puzzles at 36 against Hidden Objects's 1. Hidden Objects's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicText Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicText Puzzles has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PicText Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, Hidden Objects every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicText Puzzles | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictext-puzzles/id1061407552/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectsclue-find/id1116775290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 25 months** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garima Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025280254) | [atul patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/780239198) |

## What reviewers say

### PicText Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictext-puzzles/id1061407552)

A challenging rebus-style puzzle game that tests your logic and creativity. Decipher unique arrangements of characters and images to guess famous phrases, words, or concepts. Offers hours of stimulating gameplay for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Rebus-style puzzles, Logic and creativity challenges, Decipher phrases and words, Stimulating gameplay, Daily brain workout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectsclue-find/id1116775290)

Test your observation skills in this free hidden object game. Find 10 objects per level across 20 mind-testing stages. Hints are available, and you can challenge friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 2 game packs, 20 challenging levels, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 150 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicText Puzzles free?

PicText Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicText Puzzles or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. PicText Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PicText Puzzles or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both PicText Puzzles and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicText Puzzles or Hidden Objects?

PicText Puzzles ships an update every 25 months, and Hidden Objects every 40 months. Most recently, PicText Puzzles was updated on July 7, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 18, 2026.

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