# Vampire Story vs Hidden Expedition

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vampire Story at 84% against Hidden Expedition's 20%. Vampire Story also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire Story sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Expedition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vampire Story holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Story has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Vampire Story's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hidden Expedition's.

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, Hidden Expedition every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Story | Hidden Expedition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-expedition-reign/id1549490791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229)

Embark on a thrilling quest to escape an ancient vampire's clutches by solving intricate puzzles and uncovering hidden objects. Explore vibrant 360-degree scenes, collect bonuses for speed, and assemble a powerful amulet to defeat the evil.

**Highlights:** 360-degree panoramic scenes, Hidden object search, Collect bonuses for speed, Assemble a powerful amulet, 3D visual effects, Replay quests for new rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Object Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seek and Find Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for iPad and iPhone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, no time waste
- 👍 Straight forward gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Relaxing and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unclear objectives and instructions
- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles
- 🔋 Dark and fuzzy visuals
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and castles
- Ability to start over from the beginning
- Clearer progression and level completion indicators
- Expand the storyline and vampire theme


### Hidden Expedition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-expedition-reign/id1549490791)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to recover stolen ancient Maori texts and a powerful artifact. Explore hidden caves, decipher legends, and stop a dangerous gang from unleashing destruction. Replay levels, collect unique items, and enjoy bonus content.

**Highlights:** Recover stolen ancient Maori tablet, Decipher ancient Maori texts, Replay favorite HOPS and mini-games, Collect Maori tattoos, souvenirs, and computer discs, Unlock bonus content like wallpapers and concept art, Utilize an in-game strategy guide

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire Story free?

Vampire Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Expedition free?

Hidden Expedition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vampire Story or Hidden Expedition?

Vampire Story is rated higher. Vampire Story averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Hidden Expedition averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vampire Story or Hidden Expedition have ads?

Both Vampire Story and Hidden Expedition show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Story or Hidden Expedition?

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, and Hidden Expedition every 4 months. Most recently, Vampire Story was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hidden Expedition on November 3, 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.*