# Hidden Objects Coastal Hill vs Ghost Detective

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill and Ghost Detective both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ghost Detective's. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 983). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detective sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hidden Objects Coastal Hill against 4.6 for Ghost Detective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill has 5.3K ratings behind it against 983, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ghost Detective's.

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill ships an update every 2 weeks, Ghost Detective monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Coastal Hill | Ghost Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153/reviews)** | [4.6 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 983 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 403 MB | 814 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AdoreStudio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430272251) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

**Highlights:** 5000+ quest puzzles, Card fights with monsters, Avatar customization, Design and restore mansion, 60+ locations to search, 18 game modes, Collect 1600+ items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles solving pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Train Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure welcoming pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Daily Tasks Reward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Train Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ascent Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 65 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass - boost your progress | $9.99 | one-time |
| 145 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting hidden object game
- 👍 Fun and exciting
- 👍 Variety of gameplay
- 👍 Challenging without being frustrating
- 👍 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 💰 Expensive to play well
- 💰 Increasing costs with updates
- ⏱️ Timed tasks can be too difficult
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Lost progress and rewards
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Disappearing items and currencies

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better communication from developers
- Improved technical support
- More lenient timed tasks
- Ability to gift items to new players


### Ghost Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149)

Play as a ghost detective to solve your own murder. Explore New Orleans, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover clues and identify your killer. Your choices influence the story in this supernatural crime mystery.

**Highlights:** Solve your own murder mystery, Find hidden objects, Solve puzzles, Explore New Orleans, Investigate clues, Story-driven gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Brilliant graphics and music
- 💡 Unique gameplay with hidden objects and match-3
- 🎁 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and loading issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression and incomplete story
- 🔍 Obscured or hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Difficult without using paid boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on startup
- Progress and save data being lost or reset
- Multipliers and boosters not working as intended
- Certain objects being impossible to find

**Requested features**

- More new cases and story content
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Community features like gifting and sharing
- Difficulty options for more casual or challenging play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost Detective free?

Ghost Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Ghost Detective?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill is rated higher. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Ghost Detective averages 4.6 from 983 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Ghost Detective have ads?

Neither Hidden Objects Coastal Hill nor Ghost Detective shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Ghost Detective?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ghost Detective monthly. Most recently, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ghost Detective on September 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.*