# Hidden Folks vs FRAMED 2

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against FRAMED 2's 4.2. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and ratings volume (13K vs 155). FRAMED 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and FRAMED 2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hidden Folks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Hidden Folks's written reviews are positive against 69% of FRAMED 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | FRAMED 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** | [4.2 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed-2/id1163105252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 68.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Loveshack](https://appshunter.io/developer/886565183) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Family, #57 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


### FRAMED 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed-2/id1163105252)

Rearrange panels of an animated comic to alter the narrative and its conclusion. This standalone noir puzzle game offers a unique interactive storytelling experience.

**Highlights:** Panel swapping puzzle gameplay, Animated comic book panels, Narrative alteration, Standalone story, Noir aesthetic

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent art style and atmosphere
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanic of rearranging comic panels
- 👍 Smooth animations and great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with code entry or progression
- Compatibility problems on iPhone XS and iOS 11

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Hints or tutorial for more complex puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FRAMED 2 free?

FRAMED 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Folks or FRAMED 2?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while FRAMED 2 averages 4.2 from 155 ratings.

### Do Hidden Folks or FRAMED 2 have ads?

Neither Hidden Folks nor FRAMED 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Folks or FRAMED 2?

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, and FRAMED 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Folks was updated on November 10, 2026 and FRAMED 2 on November 6, 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.*