# Hidden Objects vs Hidden Objects Detective

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects Detective at 50% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Hidden Objects Detective also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Objects Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Detective has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects Detective's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 65 months, Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Hidden Objects Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectshidden-numbers/id1122425337/reviews) | **[4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 65 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) | [JIRAPAS TONGTHONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/918080431) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectshidden-numbers/id1122425337)

This game challenges players to find hidden numbers within various themed scenes. It offers hints for assistance and a scoring system that penalizes incorrect touches. Compete with friends through Game Center.

**Highlights:** 10 different themes, 100 challenging hidden scenes, Find hidden numbers, Hint system, Score and time penalties, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horse Farm Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 20 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 1000 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651)

Engage your brain and observation skills in this mystical horror-themed hidden object game. Find all the items within the time limit across various levels to progress and win. Replayability is high with random object selections and multiple search methods.

**Highlights:** Mystical horror house theme, Find objects by image, silhouette, or word, Timed levels with hints, Zoom and pan for detailed viewing, Randomized objects for replayability, HD realistic graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Hidden Objects Detective free?

Hidden Objects Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Objects Detective is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hidden Objects Detective averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Detective have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Hidden Objects Detective show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 65 months, and Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hidden Objects Detective on October 1, 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.*