# Empty. vs Hideaways Wonders

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 (#78 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empty. | Hideaways Wonders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 88 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maksym Dzitsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191062781) | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) |

## What reviewers say

### Empty.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique room rotation puzzles, One-touch controls, No ads or paid content, Accessible for all ages, 25+ handcrafted levels, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music

**Reported bugs**

- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress


### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Music, #84 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empty. free?

Empty. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Empty. or Hideaways Wonders?

Empty. is rated higher. Empty. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Empty. or Hideaways Wonders have ads?

Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Empty. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empty. or Hideaways Wonders?

Empty. ships an update monthly, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Empty. was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on October 2, 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.*