# Hidden Folks vs Samorost 2

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Folks at 4.9 against Samorost 2's 3.9. Hidden Folks also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 54%) and ratings volume (13K vs 73). Samorost 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Samorost 2 $0.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 73, 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 54% of Samorost 2's.

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, Samorost 2 every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | Samorost 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** | [3.9 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-2/id1506973111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #30 |
| Size | 247 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Family, #72 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


### Samorost 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-2/id1506973111)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Family, #114 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey to rescue a kidnapped dog from mischievous aliens. Explore a unique world, interact with strange characters, and enjoy a calming soundtrack. This enhanced version offers improved graphics, a revamped save system, and new features like zoom and achievements.

**Highlights:** Surreal story and atmosphere, Rescue a kidnapped dog, Explore unique worlds, Interact with curious strangers, Soothing soundtrack, Enhanced graphics, Revamped save system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- ✨ Unique and imaginative
- 💡 Clever puzzles
- 💖 Charming and poetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short
- 🤔 Puzzles can be unclear
- 📱 Difficult controls on small screens
- 💡 Lack of hints
- 💰 Overpriced for length

**Reported bugs**

- Sound freezes
- Game crashes
- Controls not working
- Character stuck
- Spanner not working

**Requested features**

- More hints
- Longer gameplay
- Zoom functionality
- Reset game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

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

### Is Samorost 2 free?

Samorost 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Samorost 2 averages 3.9 from 73 ratings.

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

Neither Hidden Folks nor Samorost 2 shows ads.

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

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, and Samorost 2 every 6 days. Most recently, Hidden Folks was updated on October 22, 2026 and Samorost 2 on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hidden Folks or Samorost 2?

Hidden Folks currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Samorost 2 at #30. 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.*