# Crime Scene Hidden Objects vs Detective Katy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Detective Katy at every 2 weeks against Crime Scene Hidden Objects's every 81 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crime Scene Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crime Scene Hidden Objects ships an update every 81 months, Detective Katy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crime Scene Hidden Objects | Detective Katy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **180** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) |

## What reviewers say

### Crime Scene Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1138832393)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 150 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 50 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 100 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 200 hints | $4.99 | one-time |


### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crime Scene Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Detective Katy free?

Detective Katy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Crime Scene Hidden Objects or Detective Katy have ads?

Both Crime Scene Hidden Objects and Detective Katy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crime Scene Hidden Objects or Detective Katy?

Crime Scene Hidden Objects ships an update every 81 months, and Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crime Scene Hidden Objects was updated on September 7, 2026 and Detective Katy on September 18, 2026.

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