# Hidden Objects Mystery Express vs Hidden Objects Detective

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects Mystery Express at 5.0 against Hidden Objects Detective's 4.3. Hidden Objects Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 14 months vs every 76 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Mystery Express sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Objects Mystery Express holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Detective has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Objects Mystery Express ships an update every 76 months, Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Mystery Express | Hidden Objects Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-express/id1073976039/reviews)** | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 48 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [atul patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/780239198) | [JIRAPAS TONGTHONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/918080431) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Mystery Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-express/id1073976039)

Sharpen your observation skills in this free puzzle game. Find hidden objects across 100 challenging levels and 10 themed packs. Use hints to help you, or compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 100 mind-testing levels, 10 themed packs, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, Game Center integration, Score and time penalties for wrong touches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 25 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 130 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 300 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| buy 400 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + remove Ad + 500 hints) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651)

Engage your brain and observation skills in this mystical horror-themed hidden object game. Find all the items within the time limit across various levels to progress and win. Replayability is high with random object selections and multiple search methods.

**Highlights:** Mystical horror house theme, Find objects by image, silhouette, or word, Timed levels with hints, Zoom and pan for detailed viewing, Randomized objects for replayability, HD realistic graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Mystery Express free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Detective free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Mystery Express or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Objects Mystery Express is rated higher. Hidden Objects Mystery Express averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hidden Objects Detective averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Mystery Express or Hidden Objects Detective have ads?

Both Hidden Objects Mystery Express and Hidden Objects Detective show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Mystery Express or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Objects Mystery Express ships an update every 76 months, and Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Mystery Express was updated on October 3, 2026 and Hidden Objects Detective on October 1, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*