Empty. vs Hideaways Wonders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empty.
A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.
- Unique room rotation puzzles
- One-touch controls
- No ads or paid content
- Accessible for all ages
- 25+ handcrafted levels
- Original soundtrack
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A relaxing puzzle game to unwind with. Each level teaches you to value simplicity in life. ‣ Unique puzzle mechanics — clear the room by rotating it! ‣ One-touch controls — play with one hand! ‣ No ads. No paid content. Supported by donations. ‣ Accessible for players of all ages. ‣ 25+ beautiful hand-crafted levels. ‣ Original soundtrack - a full length album. Learn the timeless concept — that less is more — that will contribute to your wellbeing in addition to simply joyfully passing time.
Hideaways Wonders
Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.
- Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles
- Stunning 8K-rendered worlds
- Inspiring soundtracks
- Transformative chapters
- Brain workout and entertainment
- Meditation and reflection elements
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Embark on an enlightening journey to save Equiloria, the city of harmony and wisdom, by restoring balance through over 100 meticulously crafted spot-the-difference wonders. With stunning 8K-rendered worlds, inspiring soundtracks, and transformative chapters, Hideaways presents a unique brain workout blended with entertainment, meditation, and reflection, where saving Equiloria is only one side of the quest.
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Verdict
Empty. and Hideaways Wonders both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Empty.'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's. Empty. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Empty. asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Empty. against 4.7 for Hideaways Wonders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Empty.'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's.
Empty. ships an update monthly, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empty. | Hideaways Wonders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (2.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 49.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 2.3K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #87 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maksym Dzitsiuk | RoadRocks |
Customer experience
Empty.
Hideaways Wonders
User reviews
Empty.
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music
Hideaways Wonders
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
Bugs and requests
Empty.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress
Hideaways Wonders
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions
Requested features
4 requests- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions
In-app purchases
Empty.
No in-app purchases
Hideaways Wonders
- Trickle(5 hints)$0.99
- Breeze(10 hints)$1.99
- Wonders Hint Duet$1.99
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- Fount(20 hints)$2.99
- Lucid Lens$2.99
- Deluge(50 hints)$4.99
- Grand W.$6.99
