# Hidden Objects Summer Beach vs Picture Hunt

Hidden Objects Summer Beach and Picture Hunt both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Hidden Objects Summer Beach's written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's. Hidden Objects Summer Beach also leads on ads (none vs shown). Picture Hunt's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 67). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Summer Beach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Objects Summer Beach against 4.5 for Picture Hunt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Hunt has 6K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Hidden Objects Summer Beach's written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's.

Hidden Objects Summer Beach ships an update every 13 months, Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Summer Beach | Picture Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-summer-beach/id1237410764/reviews) | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Summer Beach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-summer-beach/id1237410764)

Embark on a global beach vacation adventure, searching for hidden objects in stunning real-world locations. Enjoy over 70 levels of brain-teasing fun with various play modes and helpful hints.

**Highlights:** 70+ themed levels, Explore famous destinations, 3 ways to play, Tap to magnify objects, Zoom and drag functionality, Free hints, Free mini game

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70+ Levels! BIG Bonus! NO Ads! | $5.99 | one-time |


### Picture Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780)

Engage your brain with a fast-paced puzzle game where you search beautiful scenes for hidden objects. Choose between timed challenges or a relaxed pace. Hints are available to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics and locations, Hundreds of hidden objects, Brain-sharpening challenges, Hint system available, Zoom functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and detailed scenes
- ⏱️ Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Glowing objects make the game too easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels are frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Backwards/mirrored images in later levels
- Game crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off glowing objects
- Ability to replay or choose levels
- Removal of timer and ads for paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Summer Beach free?

Hidden Objects Summer Beach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Hunt free?

Picture Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Summer Beach or Picture Hunt?

Hidden Objects Summer Beach and Picture Hunt are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 67 and 6K ratings respectively.

### Do Hidden Objects Summer Beach or Picture Hunt have ads?

Picture Hunt shows ads; Hidden Objects Summer Beach does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Summer Beach or Picture Hunt?

Hidden Objects Summer Beach ships an update every 13 months, and Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects Summer Beach was updated on September 19, 2026 and Picture Hunt on September 25, 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.*