Comparison

Shadowplay vs Hidden Expedition

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadowplay

Go undercover in a dark asylum to save your sister, accused of murder and suffering from schizophrenia. Uncover a terrible darkness within the institution, solve puzzles with a special lantern, and escape the evil shadows.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Solve spooky puzzles
  • Haunted mini-games
  • Special lantern tool
  • Bonus chapter
  • Collector's Edition exclusives
Features
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Play the trial for FREE! Pay once & complete the adventure! Your sister has been accused of murder, and you’re the only one who knows that she’s innocent. To make matters worse, she’s been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has been sent to the Iron Gate Asylum. Your only way to save her is to go there undercover as another inmate, but you soon realize that a terrible darkness inhabits the halls of this nightmare institution! Can you escape the evil shadows? • BEWARE, ALL EYES ARE WATCHING YOU! The warden of this prison helped you get in, but getting out is another matter entirely. The evil that resides here won’t let you go so easily! • CAN YOU SAVE YOUR SISTER FROM THE DARKNESS? Free her from this horror through a series of terrifying hidden object scenes. • EXPOSE THE EVIL WITH YOUR SPECIAL LANTERN This magical object will help you solve spooky puzzles and haunted mini-games. • MORE MYSTERY AWAITS IN THE CHILLING BONUS CHAPTER Continue this haunted adventure and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectible Eyes, morphing objects, and more! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter

About

Hidden Expedition

Embark on a thrilling adventure to recover stolen ancient Maori texts and a powerful artifact. Explore hidden caves, decipher legends, and stop a dangerous gang from unleashing destruction. Replay levels, collect unique items, and enjoy bonus content.

Highlights
  • Recover stolen ancient Maori tablet
  • Decipher ancient Maori texts
  • Replay favorite HOPS and mini-games
  • Collect Maori tattoos, souvenirs, and computer discs
  • Unlock bonus content like wallpapers and concept art
  • Utilize an in-game strategy guide
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When volcanic eruptions uncover hidden caves in Samoa, you rush to offer your language expertise! You can’t wait to decipher ancient Maori texts, but this educational expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when assailants steal your research! Legend says that the Maori hid a dangerous and powerful artifact called the Sun Drop, and there’s no telling what damage it could do in the wrong hands! Do you have what it takes to uncover the meanings behind the legends and save the world from destruction? Find out in this gripping search and find games adventure! · HELP FIND AN ANCIENT MAORI TABLET STOLEN BY A BLACK MARKET GANG - AND STOP COLOMBINA! Through all hidden object adventure, you can easily find out who stole the ancient tablet! Go on searching for the items and stop Columbine! · REPLAY YOUR FAVORITE HOPS AND MINI-GAMES AND EARN EXTRA ACHIEVEMENTS! Have you enjoyed our hidden object games for ipad so much that you want to become the most experienced item finder? You can always replay a level and unlock new achievements! · COLLECT MAORI TATTOOS, SOUVENIRS, AND COMPUTER DISCS IN EVERY SCENE! YOU’LL ENJOY THEIR AMAZING STORIES! See something special in that dark corner? Keep your eyes peeled as there are collectibles waiting for you at each location to help you build the most colourful collection! · ENJOY GORGEOUS WALLPAPERS, CONCEPT ART, MUSIC, AND MOVIES FROM THE GAME! SAVE THEM TO ENJOY LATER! By playing free hidden objects games, you'll have access to unique soundtracks, concept art, videos and wallpapers from our game! · NEVER GET LOST WITH THE STRATEGY GUIDE! If you don't know how to solve a particular puzzle, refer to our built-in strategy guide, available at any stage of the game! This game has a free trial part. You can unlock the full version through an in-app purchase. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to search and find hidden object games: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Shadowplay4 screens
Hidden Expedition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadowplay at 65% against Hidden Expedition's 20%. Shadowplay also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadowplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Expedition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadowplay holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowplay has 199 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Shadowplay's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hidden Expedition's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shadowplay versus Hidden Expedition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowplayHidden Expedition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (199 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings199 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size970 MB981 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBig Fish Premium, LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Shadowplay

All ratings197 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral17.0%
Negative18.0%

Hidden Expedition

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Shadowplay

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Purchase unlock fails with 'purchase failed' error
  • Game hangs and freezes mid-play
  • Skewed/misaligned screen layouts
  • Environmental sound settings not saving
  • Tap registration failures on objects and buttons
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  • Game crashes during gameplay
  • Glitches preventing game progression
  • Poor animation quality and performance
  • Slider controls unreliable near screen edges

Requested features

9 requests
  • In-game map tab accessible without menu exit
  • Skip option for opening cutscenes
  • Larger text size options
  • Faster hint button recharge
  • More hidden object scenes, fewer puzzles
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  • Better slider placement for smaller screens
  • Bonus chapter with stronger connection to main story
  • Removal of pop-up ads after purchase
  • Better character connection and development

Hidden Expedition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadowplay

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content$6.99
2 purchases

Hidden Expedition

One-time2
  • Subscribers' Full Game Unlock$8.99
  • Full Game Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is Shadowplay free?
Shadowplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Expedition free?
Hidden Expedition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowplay or Hidden Expedition?
Shadowplay is rated higher. Shadowplay averages 4.3 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Hidden Expedition averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shadowplay or Hidden Expedition have ads?
Hidden Expedition shows ads; Shadowplay does not.

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