# Cooking Chief Hidden Objects vs Mystery Spot

The clearest difference is ads: Cooking Chief Hidden Objects at none against Mystery Spot's shown. Cooking Chief Hidden Objects also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Mystery Spot's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 60 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooking Chief Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Spot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooking Chief Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cooking Chief Hidden Objects ships an update every 60 months, Mystery Spot every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooking Chief Hidden Objects | Mystery Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-chief-hidden-objects/id1084705683/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooking Chief Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-chief-hidden-objects/id1084705683)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects across 50 challenging levels. Use hints to help you if you get stuck, but be careful with your touches to preserve your score and time. Compete with friends through Game Center.

**Highlights:** 50 mind-testing levels, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove iAd | $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 |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 250 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Mystical story with secrets and puzzles, Explore unusual 360-degree locations, Find hidden objects and documents, Collect bonuses for speed, Replay quests for new rewards, Colorful scenery and 3D effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
- 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooking Chief Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Mystery Spot free?

Mystery Spot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cooking Chief Hidden Objects or Mystery Spot?

Cooking Chief Hidden Objects is rated higher. Cooking Chief Hidden Objects averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mystery Spot averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Cooking Chief Hidden Objects or Mystery Spot have ads?

Mystery Spot shows ads; Cooking Chief Hidden Objects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cooking Chief Hidden Objects or Mystery Spot?

Cooking Chief Hidden Objects ships an update every 60 months, and Mystery Spot every 7 months. Most recently, Cooking Chief Hidden Objects was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mystery Spot on October 14, 2026.

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