# Hidden Objects Collections vs Big City

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big City at 48% against Hidden Objects Collections's 0%. Big City also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Collections sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Big City sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big City holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big City has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Objects Collections's written reviews are positive against 48% of Big City's.

Hidden Objects Collections ships an update every 78 months, Big City every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Collections | Big City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-collections/id1151155487/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Collections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-collections/id1151155487)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints and a magnifier to aid your search. Compete with friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 2 different game packs, 20 mind-testing levels, 10 objects per level, Hint system available, Magnifier for zoom, 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 | $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 |


### Big City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377)

Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Explore over 50 cities, Find hidden objects, Discover landmarks, Challenging puzzles, USA journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections

**Requested features**

- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Collections free?

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

### Is Big City free?

Big City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Collections or Big City?

Big City is rated higher. Hidden Objects Collections averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Big City averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Collections or Big City have ads?

Hidden Objects Collections shows ads; Big City does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Collections or Big City?

Hidden Objects Collections ships an update every 78 months, and Big City every 9 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Collections was updated on September 19, 2026 and Big City on September 24, 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.*