Comparison

Hidden Objects New York Winter vs Stormglass

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

Stormglass

Embark on a story-driven hidden-object adventure on a mysterious island. Explore detailed scenes, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets across 10 chapters. Your observation skills are key to finding hidden objects and progressing through the narrative.

Highlights
  • Story-driven adventure
  • Hidden object scenes
  • 10 chapter narrative
  • Mystery solving
  • Detailed environments
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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A mysterious discovery. A remote island. An expedition filled with secrets. The Secret of Stormglass Island is a story-driven hidden-object adventure where observation is your greatest tool. Travel across stormy seas, explore abandoned outposts, descend into glowing caves, investigate forgotten workshops, and uncover the mystery surrounding the legendary Northstar Compass. SEARCH BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED SCENES Explore richly detailed environments packed with cleverly hidden objects, expedition gear, clues, and mysterious discoveries — every one placed by hand. EXPERIENCE A 10-CHAPTER ADVENTURE Follow an expedition from its first mysterious message through dangerous storms, hidden passages, mechanical chambers, flooded archives, and a long-lost discovery beneath Stormglass Island. SOLVE MYSTERIES AND FOLLOW CLUES Search for important objects, examine unusual machinery, uncover hidden symbols, and use your powers of observation to progress deeper into the mystery. EXPLORE UNIQUE LOCATIONS Visit a cozy explorer’s workshop, bustling harbor, storm-tossed ship, abandoned weather station, crystal-lined caves, mechanical galleries, flooded libraries, and secret underground chambers. RELAXING HIDDEN-OBJECT GAMEPLAY Take your time and explore each scene at your own pace. Use hints when you need a little help and enjoy the satisfaction of completing every collection. A CINEMATIC STORYBOOK WORLD Warm, atmospheric environments, evocative music, and an adventurous mystery combine to create a hidden-object experience filled with wonder and discovery. Can you uncover the secret of Stormglass Island and discover the truth behind the Northstar Compass?

Screenshots

Hidden Objects New York Winter4 screens
Stormglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stormglass at 5.0 against Hidden Objects New York Winter's 4.1. Stormglass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Hidden Objects New York Winter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price 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. Stormglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stormglass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects New York Winter has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hidden Objects New York Winter versus Stormglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects New York WinterStormglass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (34 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainfull, LLCFourth Funnel Games LLC

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%

Stormglass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Stormglass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hidden Objects New York Winter

One-time1
  • 90+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun!$3.99
None

Stormglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Objects New York Winter free?
Hidden Objects New York Winter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stormglass free?
Stormglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects New York Winter or Stormglass?
Stormglass is rated higher. Hidden Objects New York Winter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Stormglass averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects New York Winter or Stormglass have ads?
Stormglass shows ads; Hidden Objects New York Winter does not.

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