Comparison

Pixel Corral vs Hidden Objects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Corral

Embark on an arcade adventure across a magical island, corralling colorful pixels to restore a factory. This game features over 120 levels, an original soundtrack, and animated cutscenes.

Highlights
  • Unique gameplay mechanic
  • Over 120 custom levels
  • Original soundtrack
  • Epic adventure across a magical land
  • Level Creator
  • Animated cutscenes
Features
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Pixel Corral is an exciting and original arcade/adventure game for iOS! Explore a magical island while corralling pixels to help rebuild the Pixel Factory and restore your family's industrial dynasty! Featuring: - A unique gameplay mechanic - Over 120 custom levels - An all-original soundtrack - An epic adventure across a magical land - A Level Creator (if you find the secret workshop!) - Over 30 minutes of animated cutscenes Play for free!

About

Hidden Objects

Engage in a detective adventure set during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Solve hidden object puzzles, brain teasers, and murder mysteries to uncover secrets and influence the outcome of a magical and human realm conflict. Play for free with optional in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Hidden object hunts
  • Murder mystery challenges
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Crime investigation
  • Casual gameplay
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Dive into the enthralling world of "Magic City Detective: The Carnival Begins," a free-to-play game that combines the allure of detective challenges, hidden object hunts, and mysterious puzzles into one captivating adventure set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Enjoy murder mystery games challenges that will test your abilities to find hidden objects, solve puzzles, brain teasers and mystical riddles lurking behind New Orleans’ festive facade! New Orleans is trembling! The city is decked out in holiday colors as Mardi Gras festivities are in full swing! Talented half-blood wizard Elizabeth is ready to lend a helping hand, but are her intentions really so pure? Meanwhile, the world of Men and Others is frozen in anticipation.... Something big is coming, something that could turn everything upside down! And you, Magical Detective, are at the center of all these events! After all, no murderer can resist you and no evil spirit can hide! But be careful... Even you can feel the pull of temptation... And what if it's already crawled deep into your heart?! Hidden Objects Games: Immerse yourself in levels meticulously designed for hidden object enthusiasts. Each location will challenge your observational skills and contributes to your overall crime-solving journey! Authentic Crime City Atmosphere: Experience the dual vibes of celebration and secrecy. Navigate through a city buzzing with Mardi Gras festivities meshed with dark, mysterious undertones! Puzzles and Brain Teasers: Beyond finding objects, test your intellect with a variety of puzzles and brain teasers that are seamlessly woven into the gameplay, enhancing the crime investigation experience! Decide the Fate: Your choices and detective abilities will shape the outcome of the mystery games f2p adventure. Can you handle the responsibility of maintaining the balance between the magical and human realms? Casual Games for All Skill Levels: Whether you are a veteran of detective games or new to the genre, "Magic City Detective" offers a balanced gameplay experience that caters to all levels of players! Play for Free: Experience the full thrill of being a detective with no cost. Solve puzzles, search and find games and brain teasers without any initial investment! Join the f2p adventure and unleash your detective skills in "Magic City Detective: The Carnival Begins." Play now and make your mark on the magical history of Mardi Gras! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Pixel Corral4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Corral at 100% against Hidden Objects's 33%. Pixel Corral also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 54 months) and ratings volume (155 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Corral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Corral holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 155 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pixel Corral's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Corral ships an update every 54 months, Hidden Objects every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pixel Corral versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel CorralHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB1.3 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperThe Imperative LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Pixel Corral

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hidden Objects

All ratings153 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Corral

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$2.99
24 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time24
  • Buy 10 Coins!$1.99
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 30 Coins$3.99
Show 21 more
  • 5 Gems$3.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • 30 Coins$4.99
  • Your Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • 10 Gems$5.99
  • 200 Coins$6.99
  • 10 Gems$6.99
  • 15 Gems$6.99
  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • 20 Gems$7.99
  • Endless Gems for 1 Game$8.99
  • 30 Gems$8.99
  • Endless Coins for 1 Game$8.99
  • Endless Coins+Gems for 1 Game$11.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Big bundle 1$12.99
  • Unlock$14.99
  • 100 Coins$14.99
  • Big bundle 2$18.99
  • Big bundle 3$27.99

Questions

Is Pixel Corral free?
Pixel Corral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Corral or Hidden Objects?
Pixel Corral is rated higher. Pixel Corral averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 155 ratings.
Do Pixel Corral or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Pixel Corral does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Corral or Hidden Objects?
Pixel Corral ships an update every 54 months, and Hidden Objects every 7 months. Most recently, Pixel Corral was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 25, 2026.

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