# Hidden Objects vs Magic City

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Magic City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-crime-case/id1135749684/reviews) | **[4.7 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-city-hidden-objects-f2p/id6474693296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 802 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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 |


### Magic City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-city-hidden-objects-f2p/id6474693296)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints+Skips for 1 Game | $15.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging hidden object gameplay with variety
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 📖 Interesting storylines and narratives
- ⏰ No energy system - play as long as you want
- 📺 No ads interrupting gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive bugs preventing progression
- 💰 Aggressive monetization requiring payment for story progression
- 📱 Poor user interface design
- ❌ Intrusive pop-ups covering screen
- 🔊 Audio balance issues - background noise too loud

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*