# Spot the difference~ vs Rachel Holmes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spot the difference~ at none against Rachel Holmes's 12. Spot the difference~ also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 36). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rachel Holmes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Spot the difference~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spot the difference~ against 4.6 for Rachel Holmes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot the difference~ has 6.3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spot the difference~ ships an update every 3 weeks, Rachel Holmes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the difference~ | Rachel Holmes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference/id1350552865/reviews) | [4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachel-holmes-differences/id1546227822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [心东 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494079569) | [Clever Apps Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236153569) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the difference~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference/id1350552865)

Engage your observation skills by spotting subtle variations between two images. Enjoy a vast collection of over 1000 beautifully designed levels, accompanied by soothing background music. Your progress is automatically saved, allowing for seamless continuation of your puzzle-solving journey.

**Highlights:** Find differences between 2 pictures, 1000+ beautiful levels, Relaxing background music, Auto save game progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful and crisp images
- ⏱️ No timer, relaxing pace
- 🧠 Helps improve observation skills
- 🕹️ Great collection of mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🙈 Inappropriate ad content
- 🔍 Need better instructions for some games
- 🔄 Scores/progress reset unexpectedly
- 🤔 Repetitive image themes (young women)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes on ads
- Ads block UI elements, can't close
- Minesweeper game gets stuck on levels

**Requested features**

- Paid version without ads
- Difficulty levels/options
- Magnifier tool for better visibility
- More diverse image themes
- Ability to save/restore progress


### Rachel Holmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachel-holmes-differences/id1546227822)

Embark on a global detective adventure to find hidden discrepancies in thousands of images. Compete with other players to spot differences quickly and solve mysteries. Collect rewards and use detective tools to progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures carefully, Tap on all differences before opponents, Collect valuable rewards, Enjoy pleasant graphics and smooth controls, Use detective tools to collect clues, Complete tons of levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Help | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days of Unlimited Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heap of gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold treasure | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the difference~ free?

Spot the difference~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rachel Holmes free?

Rachel Holmes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spot the difference~ or Rachel Holmes?

Spot the difference~ and Rachel Holmes are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 36 ratings respectively.

### Do Spot the difference~ or Rachel Holmes have ads?

Both Spot the difference~ and Rachel Holmes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the difference~ or Rachel Holmes?

Spot the difference~ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rachel Holmes monthly. Most recently, Spot the difference~ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rachel Holmes on September 11, 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.*