Comparison

Surface 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

Surface

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure to find your missing daughter in an abandoned ghost town. Uncover the secrets of a past research project to solve the mystery and escape.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Mystery adventure
  • Story-driven puzzles
  • Explore abandoned locations
  • Rescue a missing daughter
Features
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Discover the newest hidden objects mystery game from the TOP SELLING premium games company, Big Fish. With more than 26 million premium game downloads worldwide, Big Fish gives you exciting new mysteries to solve each week! Face your worst nightmare in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure! You’re on your way to your new home when a sudden car accident knocks you out cold. When you come to, you find that your daughter’s gone missing and the only thing around is the abandoned city of Gray Falls! What’s hiding in this little ghost town, and can you find your daughter before something bad happens? You’ll have to dive deep into this town’s past and a secret research project if you’re going to rescue Maya and make it home! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter

About

Hidden Objects

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
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City Legends: The Witness in the Rye – a terrifying harvest awaits! It’s harvest time, but something sinister lurks in the fields… Immerse yourself in the thrilling hidden object games, where every shadow hides a clue, and every secret could be your last. Explore the sunless city, find hidden objects, and unravel a chilling narrative woven with object finding games. As the unsolved mysteries games unfold, your choices will determine your fate. Will you uncover the truth behind the mystical riddles, or will the land claim you as its own? The autumn breeze brings you to the sunless city of Darkwood, where you intend to find some inspiration and finish your new horror book in peace. You hear many tourists have come to these parts, fascinated by talk of the miraculous properties of local crops, although few people hear of their return afterward... Nevertheless, the gray of the sky and the red rye fields are bewitching! One can say, they have become something of a muse for the not-so-hospitable locals. So beware. The harvest festival is approaching and I'm afraid by that time you won't be able to leave the city. · Hidden Object Gameplay! Search through eerie locations and find hidden objects that will help you uncover the truth behind Darkwood’s terrifying legend. Explore haunted mansions, abandoned barns, solve crimes and mysteries in our thrilling hidden object games! · Unravel Darkwood’s Secrets! Discover spine-chilling legends and experience the horrors of this town firsthand. Solve unsolved mysteries games by piecing together cryptic notes, speaking with residents, and finding disturbing evidence hidden in the shadows. Can you escape before the Harvest Festival seals your fate? · Mystical Riddles & Puzzles! Test your detective skills with a variety of intricate puzzles and mystical riddles that hold the key to the town’s dark past. From deciphering coded messages to unlocking cursed chests, every challenge will bring you one step closer to solving Darkwood’s most sinister unsolved mysteries games! · A Story of Dread and Suspense! Your decisions define your journey in this heart-pounding object finding games adventure. The deeper you dig, the more horrifying secrets you’ll uncover. With multiple endings and spine-tingling twists, only the bravest will survive this hidden object games nightmare! Dare to step into the haunted town of Darkwood? Download the free trial of the "City Legends: The Witness in the Rye" and test your courage! ----- 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

Surface4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Surface at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Surface also leads on ratings volume (894 vs 81) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Surface 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Surface against 4.7 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surface has 894 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Surface's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hidden Objects's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surface versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfaceHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (894 ratings)4.7 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings894 — better81
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size842 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBFG Entertainment Inc.DO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Surface

All ratings894 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative30.0%

Hidden Objects

All ratings81 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Surface

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missing/disappearing objects in bonus chapter
  • Inability to progress due to unresponsive/inaccessible items

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to replay/revisit completed chapters
  • Option to disable intrusive screen overlays
  • Improved inventory management and usability

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Surface

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$6.99
  • Full Game on Sale Now$6.99
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$0.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$5.99
  • Full Game Unlock$7.99
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  • Unlock$8.99
  • Buy deluxe$9.99

Questions

Is Surface free?
Surface 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, Surface or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Surface averages 4.6 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 81 ratings.
Do Surface or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Surface does not.

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