Comparison

Squatris vs 3D Hidden Object Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Squatris

Engage your brain with a block puzzle game featuring simple controls and no time limits. Place figures to fill squares or lines, earning points and unlocking achievements. The game automatically saves your progress, allowing you to play at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle gameplay
  • No time restrictions
  • Automatic save function
  • Undo last move option
  • Over 50 achievements
  • Two game modes: Squares and Lines
Features
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Have some free time? It's time to train your brain with the Squatris puzzle! Simple controls and rules. No restrictions on move time, play at your own speed. Automatic save when you exit, stop and continue a game at any time. Unlock more than 50 achievements. Squares game modes rules: Place figures on game field to fill the places marked with the same color (squares). When you fill a square it is erased to make space for new figures, and you earn score points. Erasing the large squares gives more points. The game continues until there is a space to put the next figure. Made wrong move? The last move can be canceled unless it led to the erasing of a square. Lines game modes rules: Place figures on game field to fill horizontal lines. When you fill a line it is erased to make space for new figures, and you earn score points. Erasing more than one line at once will give you more score points. The game continues until there is a space to put the next figure. Made wrong move? The last move can be canceled unless it led to the erasing of a line.

About

3D Hidden Object Challenge

Features
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Collect all of the hidden objects in each of 12 scenes. Scenes can be completed in any order. Each time you start a level it selects random assortment of items to find,. Some scenes have multiples of the same object or pairs of objects which might be different colors. Some scenes require you to find a tool to help uncover the hidden objects in that level. Each scene also has a hidden coin. Collect all 12 to unlock the secret scene. Easy to use camera and touch controls. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with the new Apple’s M1 Silicon chip with easy to use keyboard and mouse controls. Special thanks to the National Videogame Museum.

Screenshots

Squatris4 screens
3D Hidden Object Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Squatris at Free against 3D Hidden Object Challenge's $2.99. Squatris also leads on iOS requirement (10.0.0 vs 13.0). 3D Hidden Object Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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

Squatris is free to download; 3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Squatris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Hidden Object Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squatris ships an update every 14 months, 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squatris versus 3D Hidden Object Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquatris3D Hidden Object Challenge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr ShchotkinMagnin & Associates

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squatris

One-time1
  • Disable ADs$0.99
None

3D Hidden Object Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squatris free?
Squatris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Hidden Object Challenge free?
3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squatris or 3D Hidden Object Challenge have ads?
Squatris shows ads; 3D Hidden Object Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Squatris or 3D Hidden Object Challenge?
Squatris ships an update every 14 months, and 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. Most recently, Squatris was updated on October 8, 2026 and 3D Hidden Object Challenge on September 30, 2026.

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