# Hidden Folks vs Journey

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Journey's 4.2. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 58%) and ratings volume (13K vs 773). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Journey $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 773, 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 58% of Journey's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** | [4.2 (773 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 773 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #38 |
| Size | 247 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Family, #102 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


### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Family, #143 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a solo or cooperative adventure through a vast, ancient world. Soar over ruins and glide across sands to uncover its mysteries. Experience breathtaking visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score.

**Highlights:** Explore ancient world, Soar above ruins, Glide across sands, Discover secrets, Cooperative multiplayer, Stunning visuals, Grammy-nominated score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Breathtaking visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Immersive and beautiful soundtrack
- 🧭 Captivating and emotional story
- 🤝 Unique multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Increase replayability and content
- Fix connectivity and multiplayer issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

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

### Is Journey free?

Journey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Journey averages 4.2 from 773 ratings.

### Do Hidden Folks or Journey have ads?

Neither Hidden Folks nor Journey shows ads.

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

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, and Journey every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Folks was updated on November 12, 2026 and Journey on November 11, 2026.

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

Hidden Folks currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Journey at #38. 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.*