# Cube Escape vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cube Escape at free against Hidden Objects's free with in-app purchases. Cube Escape also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Escape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Cube Escape against 4.6 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Cube Escape's written reviews are positive against 44% of Hidden Objects's.

Cube Escape ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Objects every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Escape | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-escape/id1321608318/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-phantom-cab/id6754019565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shazad Mohammed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501167817) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-escape/id1321608318)

Test your reflexes in this rapid arcade game where you tap to change direction and avoid walls. Collect gold to unlock new characters and climb the global leaderboard. Challenge friends to beat your high score in this addictive reaction-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Tap to turn corners, Avoid hitting walls, Collect gold for characters, Global leaderboard, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-phantom-cab/id6754019565)

Embark on a supernatural noir detective adventure to solve a series of brutal murders tied to a phantom cab. Explore haunted streets, solve witch puzzles, and uncover dark truths in this gripping hidden object mystery.

**Highlights:** Supernatural noir detective story, Hidden object scenes, Witch puzzle mini-games, Explore haunted streets, Choices that shape fate, Search and find challenges

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Escape free?

Cube Escape 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, Cube Escape or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Cube Escape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Escape or Hidden Objects?

Cube Escape ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Objects every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Escape was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 24, 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.*