# Lost Artifacts 1 vs Picture Hunt

The clearest difference is price: Picture Hunt at Free against Lost Artifacts 1's $10.99. Picture Hunt also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Lost Artifacts 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Picture Hunt is free to download; Lost Artifacts 1 costs $10.99 up front. Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lost Artifacts 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picture Hunt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Hunt has 6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Lost Artifacts 1's written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost Artifacts 1 ships an update every 8 months, Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Artifacts 1 | Picture Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-1/id1289659127/reviews) | **[4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Artifacts 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-1/id1289659127)

Embark on an adventure as an archaeologist searching for ancient treasure. Build cities, manage resources, and restore ancient sites across a continent with unique challenges and captivating gameplay.

**Highlights:** Resource management, City building, Ancient artifact restoration, 40+ levels, Multiple objectives, Unique world and plot

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Lost Artifacts 1 free?

Lost Artifacts 1 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Picture Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Artifacts 1 or Picture Hunt?

Picture Hunt is rated higher. Lost Artifacts 1 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Picture Hunt averages 4.5 from 6K ratings.

### Do Lost Artifacts 1 or Picture Hunt have ads?

Picture Hunt shows ads; Lost Artifacts 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Artifacts 1 or Picture Hunt?

Lost Artifacts 1 ships an update every 8 months, and Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lost Artifacts 1 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Picture Hunt on October 19, 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.*