# Hidden Objects vs Big City

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big City at 46% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Big City also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Big City sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big City holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big City has 1.6K 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 46% of Big City's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, Big City every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Big City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## 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 |


### Big City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377)

Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Explore over 50 cities, Find hidden objects, Discover landmarks, Challenging puzzles, USA journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections

**Requested features**

- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Big City free?

Big City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Big City?

Big City is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Big City averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Big City have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Big City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Big City?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, and Big City every 9 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 12, 2026 and Big City on October 15, 2026.

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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.*