# Hidden Objects vs Mystery Hotel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mystery Hotel at 82% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Mystery Hotel also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Hotel sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Hotel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Hotel has 9.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 82% of Mystery Hotel's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, Mystery Hotel every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Mystery Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hotel-hidden-objects/id1457316296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684)

Test your observation skills in this mystery game where you find hidden objects in crime scenes. With multiple levels and packs, hints are available to help you. Challenge friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 5 different game packs, 50 mind-testing levels, Find 10 objects per level, Free hints available, Zoom function for objects, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Hotel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hotel-hidden-objects/id1457316296)

Step into the shoes of a detective to solve a murder mystery at a secluded hotel. Explore colorful scenes, gather clues, and interact with witnesses to uncover the truth. Enjoy a variety of puzzles and challenges, with the option to replay scenes for new rewards.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Spot the difference puzzles, Object restoration puzzles, Clue collection, Witness interaction, Collectible rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints to Find Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Images Instant Hint | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for iPad and iPhone | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| All You Need to Seek and Find | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Variety of challenges
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Some objects hard to find
- 🚫 Abrupt ending
- 📢 Frequent ads
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls
- Unreadable text in some scenes

**Requested features**

- More levels and locations to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to turn off ads or pay to remove them
- Clearer story progression and conclusion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Hotel free?

Mystery Hotel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Mystery Hotel?

Mystery Hotel is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mystery Hotel averages 4.5 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Mystery Hotel have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Mystery Hotel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Mystery Hotel?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, and Mystery Hotel every 8 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mystery Hotel on October 31, 2026.

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