# Crime Scene vs Hidden Object

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Object at 2.8 against Crime Scene's 2.0. Hidden Object also leads on update cadence (every 41 months vs every 91 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crime Scene sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Object sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Crime Scene ships an update every 91 months, Hidden Object every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crime Scene | Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114/reviews) | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-hidden-mania-10/id1199358522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | **Every 41 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) |

## What reviewers say

### Crime Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints to help you, or purchase more if needed. Compete with friends through Game Center and be careful with your touches to maintain your score and time.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, In-app purchases for more hints, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $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 |


### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-hidden-mania-10/id1199358522)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging levels. Utilize hints and a zoom function to aid your search, but play carefully to avoid losing points and time. Compete with friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 2 distinct game packs, 20 mind-testing levels, 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, Magnifier zoom function, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version  (all packs + magnifier + 150 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crime Scene free?

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

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crime Scene or Hidden Object?

Hidden Object is rated higher. Crime Scene averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hidden Object averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Crime Scene or Hidden Object have ads?

Both Crime Scene and Hidden Object show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crime Scene or Hidden Object?

Crime Scene ships an update every 91 months, and Hidden Object every 41 months. Most recently, Crime Scene was updated on June 9, 2026 and Hidden Object on June 4, 2026.

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