# Five Differences Max Challenge vs Crime

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five Differences Max Challenge at 76% against Crime's 0%. Five Differences Max Challenge also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). Crime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five Differences Max Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Crime sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Five Differences Max Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five Differences Max Challenge has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Five Differences Max Challenge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crime's.

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Crime every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Differences Max Challenge | Crime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-differences-max-challenge/id1091853577/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-find-the-difference/id1135466005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 18 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wasabi Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/643579130) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## What reviewers say

### Five Differences Max Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-differences-max-challenge/id1091853577)

A popular spot-the-difference puzzle game where players find five hidden changes in images within a time limit. It offers an addictive challenge suitable for all ages and includes hints for when players get stuck.

**Highlights:** Find five hidden differences per level, Timed gameplay with approximately 2-minute limits, Scoring based on speed and difficulty, Hint system for assistance, New levels added periodically

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack L | $7.99 | one-time |


### Crime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-find-the-difference/id1135466005)

Sharpen your observation skills in this brain-testing game. Spot all the differences across 50 crime scenes. Use hints and a magnifier to help you find hidden objects, with options to unlock more content through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 5 different packs, 50 crime scenes, Hint system, Magnifier zoom, Game Center challenges, Unlockable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-4 | $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 Five Differences Max Challenge free?

Five Differences Max Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Five Differences Max Challenge or Crime?

Five Differences Max Challenge is rated higher. Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Crime averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Five Differences Max Challenge or Crime have ads?

Both Five Differences Max Challenge and Crime show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five Differences Max Challenge or Crime?

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Crime every 32 months. Most recently, Five Differences Max Challenge was updated on October 8, 2026 and Crime on September 22, 2026.

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