# Monsters vs Hidden Master

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Master at none against Monsters's shown. Hidden Master also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Monsters's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monsters has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, Hidden Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monsters | Hidden Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-master-puzzle/id1532648388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Gitberry AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532648390) |

## What reviewers say

### Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564)

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes, Look behind objects for clues, Build your monster collection, Replay quests for new rewards, Fascinating monster-themed settings, 3D visual effects and animation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🎵 Cool soundtrack
- 🤩 Engaging story and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Some areas too dark
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on hints
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to contact support
- Pause button
- Tutorial for new players


### Hidden Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-master-puzzle/id1532648388)

Explore beautiful images and find hidden objects by spotting differences between two similar pictures. Enjoy over 1000 puzzles with full-color visuals and helpful hints. This free game offers a fun way to pass the time, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Spot differences between images, Over 1000 unique puzzles, Find 5+ clues within time limits, Use hint feature, Full-color images, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack (5) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack (20) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack (30) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monsters free?

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

### Is Hidden Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monsters or Hidden Master?

Hidden Master is rated higher. Monsters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Hidden Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Monsters or Hidden Master have ads?

Monsters shows ads; Hidden Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monsters or Hidden Master?

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, and Hidden Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monsters was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidden Master on October 17, 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.*