# Hidden Folks vs Dissembler

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Folks at 13K against Dissembler's 1.5K. Hidden Folks also leads on chart position (#18 vs #122) and device support (5 vs 3). Dissembler's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Dissembler $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hidden Folks against 4.8 for Dissembler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Hidden Folks's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dissembler's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | Dissembler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 91.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #122 |
| Size | 247 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790758342) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Family, #66 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


### Dissembler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A minimalist puzzle game where you flip tiles to match colors and make them disappear. The goal is to clear the entire board, requiring careful planning and abstract thinking. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with a relaxing soundtrack and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Tile-flipping color matching, Hand-crafted abstract puzzles, Relaxing minimalist design, Original soundtrack, Daily puzzles with solutions, Infinite mode with leaderboards, Color-blind mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Mind blowing
- 👍 Sophisticated and intellectual
- 🎮 Great fun
- 🎨 Cute and simple
- 🧠 Challenging but satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Infinite mode lacks strategy
- 🤯 Puzzles can be very difficult
- 💤 Monotonous gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of hints or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Haptic feedback for tile clicks
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Randomly generated puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

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

### Is Dissembler free?

Dissembler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Folks or Dissembler?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Dissembler averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Hidden Folks or Dissembler have ads?

Neither Hidden Folks nor Dissembler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Folks or Dissembler?

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, and Dissembler every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Folks was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dissembler on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Folks or Dissembler?

Hidden Folks currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Dissembler at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*