Hidden Folks vs Flower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Folks
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.
- Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
- Hundreds of targets to find
- Unique environmental interactions
- Multiple color modes
- iMessage stickers
- Community-translated languages
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Game of the Year (2017) on the App Store! Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!! A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Tap a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area. ------/ Game Features /------ - 32 hand-drawn areas - 300+ targets to find - 2000+ mouth-originated sound effects - 500+ unique interactions - 3 color modes: normal, sepia, and night mode - 100+ iMessage stickers - iCloud synchronisation - 22 languages (translated by the community) ------/ Need help? /------ You can always email game designer Adriaan de Jongh: support@hiddenfolks.com
Flower
Control the wind and explore beautiful, interactive environments. This award-winning game offers a unique and emotional journey, accessible to all players. Experience a peaceful escape and find harmony.
- Control the wind with motion controls
- Explore beautiful, lush environments
- Interact with and change the environment
- Simple tilt-based gameplay
- Immersive and emotional experience
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"It's an experience that anybody can appreciate and one that offers hope for video games' potential to stir the soul." - TIME "Flower represents an important moment in the development of interactivity and art." - The Smithsonian American Art Museum "An experience that is unique and enthralling." - Wired "Flower is a remarkable and exquisitely crafted piece of work that transcends the medium effortlessly." - The Telegraph Experience award-winning Flower, now available on the App Store. Originally developed by thatgamecompany, Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments using motion controls. Journey through varied landscapes at your own pace, interacting with and changing the environment as you go, and find balance and harmony in your surroundings. This is an interactive escape that takes you on an emotional journey like no other game you've ever experienced. Key Features: • Simple Gameplay Controls – Controlling the game is as simple as tilting your device in the direction you want to go. • Lush and Interactive Environments – Vast grassy fields, blowing in the breeze, create a lush, immersive environment. • Immersive and Emotional – Accessible to gamers and non-gamers alike, the game takes players on an incredibly personal and emotional experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Flower's 4.1. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 55%) and ratings volume (13K vs 340). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Flower $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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 340, 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 55% of Flower's.
Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, Flower every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Folks | Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (13K ratings) — better | 4.1 (340 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better | 54.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 340 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | #78 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 900 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hidden Folks B.V. | Annapurna Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Hidden Folks
Flower
User reviews
Hidden Folks
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes
Room to improve
- 🔍 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
Flower
From 340 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌼 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing and calming music
- 🌳 Immersive nature-inspired experience
- 💤 Helps with stress and relaxation
Room to improve
- 🎢 Frustrating or unintuitive controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Causes motion sickness for some
- 💤 Gets repetitive or boring after a while
Bugs and requests
Hidden Folks
Reported bugs
2 issues- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing
Requested features
4 requests- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels
Flower
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes, especially on certain levels
- Graphical glitches or visual issues
- Controls become desynchronized
Requested features
4 requests- Add more levels or content
- Improve control options (e.g. joystick)
- Implement a save/progress system
- Allow listening to own music
In-app purchases
Hidden Folks
No in-app purchases
Flower
No in-app purchases
