# House Renovation Hidden Object vs Detective Katy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detective Katy at 52% against House Renovation Hidden Object's 0%. Detective Katy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 60 months). House Renovation Hidden Object's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. House Renovation Hidden Object sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Katy sells 10 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detective Katy has 180 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of House Renovation Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 52% of Detective Katy's.

House Renovation Hidden Object ships an update every 60 months, Detective Katy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | House Renovation Hidden Object | Detective Katy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-renovation-hidden-object/id1221301163/reviews) | **[4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [rinku patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/869898369) | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) |

## What reviewers say

### House Renovation Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-renovation-hidden-object/id1221301163)

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects across 50 challenging levels. Use hints and a magnifier to aid your search, but be careful not to touch incorrectly. Compete with friends and share your scores.

**Highlights:** 5 different game packs, 50 mind-testing levels, Hint system with free hints, Magnifier for zoom, Game Center integration, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | 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 House Renovation Hidden Object free?

House Renovation Hidden Object 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, House Renovation Hidden Object or Detective Katy?

Detective Katy is rated higher. House Renovation Hidden Object averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Detective Katy averages 4.6 from 180 ratings.

### Do House Renovation Hidden Object or Detective Katy have ads?

Both House Renovation Hidden Object and Detective Katy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, House Renovation Hidden Object or Detective Katy?

House Renovation Hidden Object ships an update every 60 months, and Detective Katy every 2 weeks. Most recently, House Renovation Hidden Object was updated on November 2, 2026 and Detective Katy on November 7, 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.*