Comparison

Hidden Objects New York Winter vs Detective Katy

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects New York Winter

Explore iconic New York City landmarks blanketed in snow while searching for hidden objects. This game offers a winter wonderland experience with various modes and challenges to boost your memory and provide hours of fun.

Highlights
  • Explore snowy New York City locations
  • Find themed hidden objects
  • 90+ levels of gameplay
  • Multiple play modes (Traditional, Chill, Adventure)
  • Zoom and drag to find objects
  • Brain boosting challenges
  • Free hints and mini-game
Features
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Explore New York City touring snowy Manhattan, icy Hudson River, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, frozen Central Park, Times Square, Upper Eastside, 5th Avenue and more finding hidden objects! Winter Wonderland in Central Park. Discover the excitement of this World Famous City without leaving your home. Find New York City themed objects like yellow cabs, snow covered cars, NYC sports memorabilia, Statue of Liberty, Central Park landmarks, pizza, snow gardens and more. It’s a White Christmas & Snow Covered Winter Holiday! MEGA Fun Seek and Find game with 90+ Levels! BIG Apple Winter of Objects! Let the Brain Game begin! A Must for Hidden Object Fans! FREE MINI GAME! Boost your Memory! Discover the Magic of Winter without Leaving your Home! Levels vary from easy to difficult. A fun, object quest challenge for Hidden Object, Puzzle, Spot the Difference, Brain & Word fans! This Brain Boosting Adventure is sure to entertain your Empire State of Mind! Winter Fun! Features: Gorgeous, Crisp Graphics 3 Ways to Play - Traditional, Chill, Adventure 42 Adventure Levels 21 Chill Scenes 21 Traditional Scenes Brain Boost Tap Image to Magnify Object Zoom to Find Objects Drag Scene and Magnify Easy to Challenging Bonus Words Timed and Untimed Levels FREE Hints FREE Mini Game 3 Ways to Play Instructions: TRADITIONAL- Timed Hints Score Picture, Word, Collector 21 Scenes (3 levels per scene) CHILL- No Time Unlimited Hints Picture, Word, Collector 21 Scenes (3 levels per scene) ADVENTURE- Timed Unlimited Hints Score Bonus Words (highlighted) 42 Unique Levels

About

Detective Katy

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

Highlights
  • Engaging narratives
  • Challenging hidden object puzzles
  • Interactive investigations
  • Exquisite illustrated environments
  • Global historical adventures
Features
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Unravel Mysteries in the Royal World! Are you ready to meet Miss Katy, the most renowned royal detective in history? Join her as she tracks down lost objects of different moments and diverse countries. With Detective Katy by your side, embark on an adventure like no other! Key Features: Engaging Narratives: Immerse yourself in captivating storylines as you journey through various historical times. Challenging Puzzles: Test your skills with mind-bending puzzles and hidden object challenges across different countries and periods. Interactive Investigations: Join Miss Katy on her adventures and interact with characters from different cultures and eras. Exquisite Environments: Explore beautifully illustrated scenes that transport you to the heart of each historical setting. Global Adventures: Travel to different countries and experience unique adventures, each with its own challenges and mysteries to uncover. Join Detective Katy's Adventure: Experience the thrill of unraveling mysteries and discovering lost treasures alongside Miss Katy, the favorite detective of royalty! With each new adventure, unlock fascinating stories and uncover hidden secrets. Follow Miss Katy's adventures and stay updated on the latest news and events: Follow Miss Katy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556296656523 Stay connected with Miss Katy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detectivekatygame/ Miss Katy is waiting for you to join her on this epic journey. Are you ready to be a part of history? Download Detective Katy: Hidden Objects now and start your adventure today!

Screenshots

Hidden Objects New York Winter4 screens
Detective Katy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects New York Winter at 95% against Detective Katy's 52%. Hidden Objects New York Winter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Detective Katy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). 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. Hidden Objects New York Winter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detective Katy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Katy has 180 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Hidden Objects New York Winter's written reviews are positive against 52% of Detective Katy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects New York Winter ships an update every 13 months, Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Objects New York Winter versus Detective Katy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects New York WinterDetective Katy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (34 ratings)4.6 (180 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews — better51.9% of reviews
Number of ratings34180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB371 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrainfull, LLCMoraLabs

Customer experience

Hidden Objects New York Winter

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

Detective Katy

All ratings180 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.0%

User reviews

Hidden Objects New York Winter

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 🧠 Develops attentiveness and concentration
  • 🎄 Festive winter and Christmas theme
  • 🏞️ Captures Central Park's charm

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Games could be longer for the price
  • 😵 Screen cluttered and hard to tap
  • 😵 Items at the bottom are gibberish
  • 🚫 Ads pop up frequently
  • 😩 Too many annoying pop-ups

Detective Katy

From 180 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game overall
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Bright and clear item pages
  • 👍 Engaging story and events
  • 👍 Cool puzzle game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Game crashes during ads
  • 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
  • 🐛 Too many story notes
  • 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects New York Winter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads pop up every second
  • Screen is so full of junk that you can’t tell where to tap
  • Items at the bottom are gibberish
  • When you tap items, nothing happens

Requested features

3 requests
  • Games should be longer for the price
  • More depth and length in games
  • Faster energy recovery

Detective Katy

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game freezes up on new levels
  • Waiting a month for level/story to load
  • Game crashes when switching to an ad
  • Game doesn't advance to next section
  • Stuck on chapter one screen 5
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  • Game freezes after finding all items
  • Game not loading
  • Takes 3-4 taps to find object
  • Stylus/finger input issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Continue game play with new content
  • Fix game crashes during ads
  • Fix game freezing issues
  • Fix slow loading of levels
  • Add more levels/chapters
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  • Improve stylus and finger input accuracy
  • Reduce ad length
  • Remove forced ads
  • Fix game loading issues
  • Address unfinished game state

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Objects New York Winter

One-time1
  • 90+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun!$3.99
34 purchases

Detective Katy

One-time34
  • Special Offer for You$0.99
  • Love-Filled Pack$0.99
  • 1500 Gold$0.99
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  • Endless Pursuit$0.99
  • Mini Pack$1.00
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Endless Pursuit$1.99
  • Choose Your Offer!$1.99
  • 1 Gold Box$1.99
  • Halloween Sale$2.49
  • Royal Pack$2.49
  • Special Deal$2.99
  • 6000 Gold$2.99
  • Surprise Offer$2.99
  • Hidden Treasure$3.99
  • Detective's Toolkit$3.99
  • Quick Boost Pack$3.99
  • Ad-Free Enjoyment$3.99
  • 15,000 Gold$4.99
  • Super Saver Pack$4.99
  • Special Offer for You$5.99
  • 5 Gold Boxes$5.99
  • Super Pack$6.00
  • The Best Offer!$6.99
  • Unique Offer$8.99
  • Super Saver Pack$8.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Remove Ads$11.99
  • Gold Box$11.99
  • Black Friday Mega Deal$12.99
  • Christmas Treasure$12.99
  • Halloween Sale!$14.99
  • Find Your Offer!$16.99
  • Special Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects New York Winter free?
Hidden Objects New York Winter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detective Katy free?
Detective Katy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects New York Winter or Detective Katy?
Detective Katy is rated higher. Hidden Objects New York Winter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Detective Katy averages 4.6 from 180 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects New York Winter or Detective Katy have ads?
Detective Katy shows ads; Hidden Objects New York Winter does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects New York Winter or Detective Katy?
Hidden Objects New York Winter ships an update every 13 months, and Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects New York Winter was updated on October 18, 2026 and Detective Katy on October 18, 2026.

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