# Hidden Objects vs Mystery Spot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mystery Spot at 65% against Hidden Objects's 14%. Mystery Spot also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 12). 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 Spot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Spot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 65% of Mystery Spot's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 39 months, Mystery Spot every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Mystery Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-hidden-legends/id1138706536/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| 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-hidden-legends/id1138706536)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints and a magnifier to aid your search, but be mindful of incorrect touches that deduct points and time. Compete with friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Free hints available, Magnifier for zoom, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 700 hints + remove Ads) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Mystical story with secrets and puzzles, Explore unusual 360-degree locations, Find hidden objects and documents, Collect bonuses for speed, Replay quests for new rewards, Colorful scenery and 3D effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
- 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Mystery Spot free?

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

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

Mystery Spot is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Mystery Spot averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Both Hidden Objects and Mystery Spot show ads.

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

Hidden Objects ships an update every 39 months, and Mystery Spot every 7 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mystery Spot on October 14, 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.*