# Hidden Mania 15 vs Hidden Objects Detective

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Objects Detective at 4.3 against Hidden Mania 15's 2.8. Hidden Objects Detective also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (61 vs 5). Hidden Mania 15's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Mania 15 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Objects Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Objects Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Detective has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Hidden Mania 15's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hidden Objects Detective's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Mania 15 ships an update every 15 months, Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Mania 15 | Hidden Objects Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-mania-15/id1225889137/reviews) | **[4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Krunal Bhavsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/940644232) | [JIRAPAS TONGTHONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/918080431) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Mania 15

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-mania-15/id1225889137)

Engage in a captivating hidden object experience across 100 levels. Find specific items and spot differences within beautiful scenes before time expires. Utilize hints and compete with others for a fun challenge.

**Highlights:** Find 10 objects per scene, Spot differences, 100 levels, Use hints, Compete via Game Center, Share scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy pack-6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version (all packs + remove Ads + 700 hints) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-detective/id1243374651)

Engage your brain and observation skills in this mystical horror-themed hidden object game. Find all the items within the time limit across various levels to progress and win. Replayability is high with random object selections and multiple search methods.

**Highlights:** Mystical horror house theme, Find objects by image, silhouette, or word, Timed levels with hints, Zoom and pan for detailed viewing, Randomized objects for replayability, HD realistic graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Mania 15 free?

Hidden Mania 15 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Objects Detective free?

Hidden Objects Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Mania 15 or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Objects Detective is rated higher. Hidden Mania 15 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hidden Objects Detective averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Hidden Mania 15 or Hidden Objects Detective have ads?

Hidden Objects Detective shows ads; Hidden Mania 15 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Mania 15 or Hidden Objects Detective?

Hidden Mania 15 ships an update every 15 months, and Hidden Objects Detective every 14 months. Most recently, Hidden Mania 15 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hidden Objects Detective on October 1, 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.*