# PuppetShow vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Objects at 80% against PuppetShow's 21%. Hidden Objects also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PuppetShow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuppetShow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuppetShow has 1.3K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of PuppetShow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hidden Objects's.

PuppetShow ships an update every 5 weeks, Hidden Objects every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuppetShow | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetshow-arrogance-effect/id1337834530/reviews) | **[4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-city-legends-4/id6744278861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### PuppetShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetshow-arrogance-effect/id1337834530)

Investigate a mysterious town where citizens have vanished after a meteorite strike. Search for hidden objects and solve puzzles to uncover dark secrets and find your missing friend.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Mystery investigation, Puzzle solving, Adventure gameplay, Story-driven narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game on Sale Now | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Weird dangerous town, scary puppets and dolls. Creepy hotel. What's not to like?
- 👍 Lots of challenging puzzles, awesome graphics, great story
- 👍 Fine overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No strategy guide
- 🐛 Can't even get past naming the doll. Says I have to use Latin letters????  I use English!
- 🐛 Playing on IPad - Last object to find is not in the field of view
- 🐛 Extremely frustrating to play on newer iPhones without home button
- 🐛 Hard to connect some of the moving objects in the HOP. Can't tap on anything near the edges or bottom of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use fire extinguisher
- Kicked out of HOP scenes when tapping near bottom of screen
- Puzzles reset when kicked out, have to skip
- Map is almost completely inaccessible on iPhone 8
- Blow torch doesn't work, can't proceed

**Requested features**

- Strategy guide
- Improve touch sensitivity, especially near edges and bottom of screen


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-city-legends-4/id6744278861)

Immerse yourself in a chilling hidden object adventure set in a sinister city. Explore eerie locations, find hidden items, and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a terrifying legend before a looming festival seals your fate.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Unravel city secrets, Mystical riddles and puzzles, Story of dread and suspense, Multiple endings

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuppetShow free?

PuppetShow 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, PuppetShow or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. PuppetShow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 81 ratings.

### Do PuppetShow or Hidden Objects have ads?

Hidden Objects shows ads; PuppetShow does not.

### Which is updated more often, PuppetShow or Hidden Objects?

PuppetShow ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hidden Objects every 4 months. Most recently, PuppetShow was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 16, 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.*