# Five Differences Max Challenge vs Find the Differences

The clearest difference is rating: Find the Differences at 4.9 against Five Differences Max Challenge's 4.2. Find the Differences also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (75K vs 14). Five Differences Max Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 54%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five Differences Max Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Find the Differences sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Find the Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find the Differences has 75K 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 54% of Find the Differences's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, Find the Differences monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Differences Max Challenge | Find the Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-differences-max-challenge/id1091853577/reviews) | **[4.9 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-differences-spot-fun/id1600437663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wasabi Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/643579130) | [Longwind Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315141) |

## 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 |


### Find the Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-differences-spot-fun/id1600437663)

Engage your mind with a relaxing photo hunt puzzle game. Compare two nearly identical images to find hidden differences across thousands of challenging levels. Develop observation skills and enjoy a peaceful gaming experience without time pressure.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, No timer for relaxed gameplay, Beautiful HD images with diverse themes, Daily challenges and special rewards, Suitable for all ages, Zoom in/out for easier spotting, Hint system available

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscribe | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| hints 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| detective bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 💰 Ad-free version too expensive
- 🐛 Inaccurate difference detection
- 🐛 Win streak resets unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crash the game
- Ads continue playing even after closing

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to use coins to purchase hints
- More challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five Differences Max Challenge free?

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

### Is Find the Differences free?

Find the Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Find the Differences is rated higher. Five Differences Max Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Find the Differences averages 4.9 from 75K ratings.

### Do Five Differences Max Challenge or Find the Differences have ads?

Both Five Differences Max Challenge and Find the Differences show ads.

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

Five Differences Max Challenge ships an update every 18 months, and Find the Differences monthly. Most recently, Five Differences Max Challenge was updated on September 10, 2026 and Find the Differences on September 25, 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.*