# Hidden Objects vs Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

The clearest difference is ads: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 35 months). Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 955 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-mystery-case/id1151173429)

**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 |


### Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebound-secretshidden-object/id6572296206)

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

**Highlights:** Find and seek hidden objects, Complete detective tasks, Solve logic puzzles and riddles, Explore mysterious locations, Zoom in on scenes for clues, Uncover secrets of a lost city

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prefer the free-to-play mode
- 🚀 Awesome change in game format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins/hints can be expensive
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🙅‍♀️ Dislike free-to-play model

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saved
- Game resets progress

**Requested features**

- Remove coins/in-app purchases
- Add voice support
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hidden Objects or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object?

Hidden Objects ships an update every 35 months, and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 12, 2026 and Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object on October 12, 2026.

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