Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Magic City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

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
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Real Mystery Crimes Hidden Objects is a game for all hidden friends! Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the scenes! Features: => Game has 5 different packs. => Game has total 50 mind testing levels. => Each level you have to find out 10 objects from the scene,which is challenging for you! => Hint is available for your help,if You can't find objects! Here we give You 2 hints for free! => Magnifier for zoom function to find objects quickly, you can unlocked through In-App Purchase. => Play carefully don't touch anywhere,every wrong touch you lose score and time! => Game Center is available to challenge your friends! => Share your score on social media like Facebook, twitter, email,etc.. This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! If you like our app, please take a time & rate it! Note: -> Internet Connection is required to play game! -> All packs levels are playable by clear every level,but if you want to play all packs without clear level you can unlocked through In-App Purchase. -> You can also buy hints from shop by real money!

About

Magic City

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure across London, Paris, and Rio to solve supernatural crimes. Investigate mysterious disappearances, uncover dark conspiracies, and face magical threats. Solve puzzles and find hidden objects to save the world from chaos.

Highlights
  • Supernatural crime investigations
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Detective adventure gameplay
  • Puzzles and mini-games
  • Collectible items
  • Story-rich narrative
Features
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Unravel supernatural crimes across London, Paris, and Rio in this massive free hidden object adventure! Step into the role of a seasoned detective investigating mysterious disappearances in three iconic cities, each hiding its own magical secrets. In London, a vampire emissary pleads for your help: an elven alchemist who created a synthetic blood serum has vanished, pushing the vampire community to the brink of madness. Your investigation reveals a dark conspiracy that could ignite a war between magical races—unless you can stop it in time. Meanwhile, in Paris, a wave of brutal killings targets the shapeshifting Animages. With the Ministry for the Control of Magical Races unable to contain the threat, you must uncover the truth behind the attacks and face a rogue werewolf bent on annihilating all Animages in his quest for vengeance. In sunny Rio, a beloved siren has disappeared — and the ocean grows restless. If she doesn't return to calm the waves with her song, a deadly tsunami could strike. But darker forces are at work: someone has stolen her voice for their own twisted ends. · ENJOY THE PLOT!
 Spend your time with pleasure playing as a magical detective! A fast-paced story full of crime and mystery won’t leave anyone indifferent. Can you uncover the truth and save the world? · MYSTERIES AND SECRETS! 
Get ready for thrilling puzzles and challenging mini-games! Explore streets filled with dark secrets and hidden objects as you dive into the life of a city detective in a magical world. Your logic and sharp mind will be your best tools in this gripping investigation! · COLLECT TREASURES! 
Put your skills to the test with intricate puzzles and seek-and-find challenges. Enjoy relaxing brain teasers and uncover a wide variety of collectible items to enrich your adventure! · A VARIETY OF ACHIEVEMENTS! 
Delve into a world of mystery as you solve mind-bending puzzles and hunt for hidden objects. Can you balance the human and the beast within while cracking the case and unlocking all achievements? Explore beautifully illustrated hidden object scenes, solve magical mysteries, and stop evil powers from unleashing chaos in this story-rich, free-to-play detective adventure! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Hidden Objects4 screens
Magic City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic City at 4.7 against Hidden Objects's 1.0. Magic City also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 35 months). Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic City sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic City has 339 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 41% of Magic City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, Magic City fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Objects versus Magic City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsMagic City
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (339 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB802 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerrinku patelDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Magic City

All ratings339 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative49.4%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic City

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Phone number dialing puzzle doesn't register input - numbers disappear
  • Piano key cannot be retrieved from drawer - drawer disappears
  • Mixture pouring mini-game won't function properly
  • Gear/cog puzzles in bonus chapter lock up when one gear turns green
  • Items can be collected multiple times from same location
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  • Hint system doesn't work in Chapter 3
  • Mini-game icons/pictures not displaying in hidden object scenes
  • Harp/musical note puzzle won't progress
  • Update loop - game asks to update despite being current
  • Game won't open after updates
  • Text displays as file names instead of actual dialogue
  • Sound effects malfunction and voice acting cuts out
  • Clickable areas require multiple taps to respond
  • Scenes jump without user input
  • Text fields display empty
  • Game freezes at various progression points
  • Drawer and items disappear when trying to collect them
  • Bag lock puzzle cannot be solved despite walkthroughs
  • Helicopter puzzle won't work on any difficulty level

Requested features

6 requests
  • Reduce or remove intrusive pop-up notifications for collectibles
  • Allow item progression without forcing use of unnecessary items
  • Improve game instructions and tutorials
  • Better audio mixing and volume controls
  • Fix login system to properly access purchased hints and skips
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  • Streamline user interface for better usability

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • buy pack-3$0.99
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • remove Ads$0.99
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  • buy 10 hints$0.99
  • buy 30 hints$1.99
  • buy 60 hints$2.99
  • full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints)$3.99
  • buy 125 hints$3.99
  • buy 250 hints$4.99
  • buy 500 hints$5.99
21 purchases

Magic City

One-time21
  • 10 Coins$1.99
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 30 Coins$2.99
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  • 5 Gems$3.99
  • Deluxe Edition$4.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • 55 Coins$4.99
  • 10 Gems$5.99
  • 200 Coins2 variants$6.99
  • 80 Coins$6.99
  • 15 Gems$6.99
  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • 20 Gems$7.99
  • 300 Coins$8.99
  • 120 Coins$8.99
  • 30 Gems$8.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Big bundle 1$12.99
  • Endless Hints+Skips for 1 Game$15.99
  • Deluxe Edition$15.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic City free?
Magic City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Magic City?
Magic City is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic City averages 4.7 from 339 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Magic City have ads?
Both Hidden Objects and Magic City show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Magic City?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, and Magic City fortnightly. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on June 25, 2026 and Magic City on September 16, 2026.

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