# Hidden Objects vs Hidden Tales

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Tales at 4.9 against Hidden Objects's 1.0. Hidden Tales also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). 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 Hidden Tales sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Tales holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Tales has 20K 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 40% of Hidden Tales's.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 10 months, Hidden Tales every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Hidden Tales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectscriminal-nights/id1146163407/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **39.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 782 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) | [LEAP BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723451531) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objectscriminal-nights/id1146163407)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Use hints and a magnifier to aid your search, but play carefully to avoid losing points and time. Challenge friends and share your scores.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-1 | $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 |


### Hidden Tales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-tales-find-objects/id6475162035)

Explore mysterious locations and find hidden objects in this immersive puzzle game. Enjoy relaxing gameplay, unique maps, and weekly competitions. Play offline anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Unique hidden object maps, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play (no Wi-Fi needed), Weekly leaderboard competitions, Beautiful art and design, Search and find puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Club - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Club - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hidden Secrets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Hidden Box | $1.49 | one-time |
| Small Pointer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnifier Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Magnet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Mall | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ice Land | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Hotel Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Night Forest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fountain Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Choose One - All | $7.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mid Magnifier Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mid Pointer Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Magnet Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎮 Addictive and calming gameplay
- 🔍 Challenging but not too hard
- 💎 Cute animations and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- ⏱️ Items take too long to appear
- 🤔 Suspicious prize wheel
- 💰 Forced to watch ads to get rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Daily challenge not working
- Ads cause screen to go black

**Requested features**

- More new levels and scenes
- Option to skip ads for rewards
- Improved progress saving
- Reduce number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Hidden Tales free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Hidden Tales?

Hidden Tales is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidden Tales averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Hidden Tales have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Hidden Tales show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Hidden Tales?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 10 months, and Hidden Tales every 10 days. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hidden Tales on October 30, 2026.

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