# Heart Star vs Hidden Object

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Object at none against Heart Star's shown. Hidden Object also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). Heart Star's advantage is ratings volume (745 vs 10) and review sentiment (85% vs 75%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heart Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Object sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Heart Star against 4.6 for Hidden Object. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heart Star has 745 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Heart Star's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hidden Object's.

Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, Hidden Object every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heart Star | Hidden Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-ghostly-manor/id1440821753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **745** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jussi Simpanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/904740790) | [Difference Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379278501) |

## What reviewers say

### Heart Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700)

Guide two characters through parallel worlds in this charming puzzle platformer. Swap between dimensions to solve intricate puzzles and overcome obstacles using teamwork. Enjoy retro graphics and a catchy soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique world swapping gameplay, 60 levels of puzzles, Retro pixel graphics, Catchy retro soundtrack, Teamwork mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable characters
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🎶 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🤔 Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Occasional control issues and character sliding
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty options or progression
- 🕰️ Game is too short, can be completed quickly
- 📺 Frequent ads can be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Teleportation issues causing unexpected deaths
- Freezing or crashing when interacting with ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased difficulty
- Customization options for characters
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Ability to turn off music and sound effects


### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-ghostly-manor/id1440821753)

Embark on a spooky hidden object adventure filled with colorful characters, quests, and unique items to collect. Search for scattered objects, complete challenges, and use magical artifacts to aid your progress through diverse, themed lands. This free app offers engaging gameplay without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of unique items and rewards, Zoom in on beautiful images to find objects, Meet characters and complete quests, Travel through spooky themed lands, Find objects by Picture, Shadow, and Mirror modes, Complete daily challenges and dig for treasure, Use magic artifacts like rings and potions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No more popup ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heart Star free?

Heart Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heart Star or Hidden Object?

Heart Star is rated higher. Heart Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while Hidden Object averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Heart Star or Hidden Object have ads?

Heart Star shows ads; Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heart Star or Hidden Object?

Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, and Hidden Object every 6 months. Most recently, Heart Star was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hidden Object on October 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.*