Comparison

Five Differences Max Challenge vs Define

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Five Differences Max Challenge

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
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It's everyone's favorite spot-the-difference game. Try to find the differences and touch them. It's a highly addictive game that anyone can enjoy. The 'Five Differences' series has surpassed a total of one million downloads! It's a wildly popular spot-the-difference game. There are five differences in each level. If you select all of them correctly, make three mistakes, or run out of time, the level ends. When you get three correct answers, you can move on to the next level. The time limit is approximately 2 minutes. Points vary based on the difficulty of spotting the differences. In the first challenge, if you answer quickly, your score will be tripled or doubled. Use the 'Hint' when you get stuck in the game. You can enjoy this app for a long time. Please wait for the new levels to be added. Try the game now!

About

Define

Engage your mind with a relaxing puzzle game where you find subtle differences between two nearly identical images. Sharpen your observation skills and focus while enjoying beautifully crafted levels. It's a fun and challenging experience for individuals and families alike.

Highlights
  • Over 8000 unique levels
  • Helpful hints system
  • Zoom functionality
  • Daily levels and challenges
  • Bonus collection and achievements
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Best game for you & your family! Play for free! Spot & Find the Difference is a relaxing and exciting puzzle that everyone can enjoy. Your task is simple: look at two pictures that seem almost identical and find the differences between them. Each image is beautifully crafted and unique, making every level a fresh challenge. This game is a perfect way to sharpen your observation skills, train focus, and relax your brain after a busy day. Play alone to challenge yourself, or enjoy it with family and friends — it’s fun for everyone! If you ever get stuck, use helpful Hints to reveal one of the hidden differences and keep going. Game features: More than 8000 unique and beautifully designed levels Helpful hints — use them anytime if you need extra help Zoom in on the picture to examine details and spot even the smallest differences Enjoy special Daily Levels — new challenges every day so you’ll never get bored Collect bonuses from treasure chests full of rewards Unlock achievements and earn coins to get hints and time-freezers Complete daily quests for even more coins and prizes Relaxing gameplay that combines challenge and fun How to play: Compare two similar pictures — there are always 5 differences waiting for you! When you spot a difference, tap on it quickly to mark it. Complete daily challenges and collect stars to show your progress. Take part in monthly challenges and unlock access to exclusive bonus levels! This free puzzle game is a great way to spend your free time with pleasure. Whether you’re a fan of hidden objects, detective-style puzzles, or just love relaxing games that train your brain, this experience is made for you. Download now and start your journey — 100% free to play!

Screenshots

Five Differences Max Challenge4 screens
Define4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five Differences Max Challenge at 76% against Define's 28%. Define's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Define holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Define has 29K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Five Differences Max Challenge's written reviews are positive against 28% of Define's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Define every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Five Differences Max Challenge versus Define: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive Differences Max ChallengeDefine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.6 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1429K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWasabi ApplicationsCleverside

Customer experience

Five Differences Max Challenge

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.3%

Define

All ratings28,666 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral19.2%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

Five Differences Max Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Define

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not working after a certain point
  • Differences not registering correctly
  • Game freezing/crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to turn off timer
  • Add more levels
  • Fix bugs and loading issues

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Five Differences Max Challenge

One-time7
  • 5 hints$0.99
  • Hint Pack S$0.99
  • Ads Free$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 12 hints$1.99
  • 20 hints$2.99
  • Hint Pack M$2.99
  • Hint Pack L$7.99
10 purchases

Define

One-time10
  • 100 bonus coins!$1.19
  • 5 hints + 5 freezes$1.99
  • 15 hints + 15 freezes$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • 500 coins$4.99
  • Differences Super Pack$7.99
  • 1000 coins$9.49
  • Timer off pack$12.99
  • Super pack$12.99
  • 10000 bonus coins$79.99

Questions

Is Five Differences Max Challenge free?
Five Differences Max Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Define free?
Define is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five Differences Max Challenge or Define?
Define is rated higher. Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Define averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.
Do Five Differences Max Challenge or Define have ads?
Both Five Differences Max Challenge and Define show ads.
Which is updated more often, Five Differences Max Challenge or Define?
Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Define every 3 weeks. Most recently, Five Differences Max Challenge was updated on September 10, 2026 and Define on September 24, 2026.

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