# Hidden Objects New York Winter vs Detective Katy

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects New York Winter | Detective Katy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-new-york-winter/id1182788271/reviews) | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects New York Winter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-new-york-winter/id1182788271)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*