# Hidden Folks vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Folks at 13K against Afterplace's 631. Hidden Folks also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#23 vs #102). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Hidden Folks costs $4.99 and Afterplace $6.99 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 4.9 for Afterplace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 631, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 94% positive.

Hidden Folks ships an update every 2 months, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Folks | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews) | **[4.9 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 631 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #102 |
| Size | 247 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Folks

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Family, #82 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


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Role Playing, #182 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Folks free?

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

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Afterplace is rated higher. Hidden Folks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 631 ratings.

### Do Hidden Folks or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Hidden Folks nor Afterplace shows ads.

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

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

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

Hidden Folks currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Afterplace at #102. 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.*