# Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood vs City Enigma

The clearest difference is rating: City Enigma at 4.9 against Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's 3.9. City Enigma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 21). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and City Enigma sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

City Enigma holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood has 294 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's written reviews are positive against 54% of City Enigma's.

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update every 3 weeks, City Enigma every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood | City Enigma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-of-eldritchwood/id1411912082/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 796 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1LIFE](https://appshunter.io/developer/642917436) | [CROOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276546017) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-of-eldritchwood/id1411912082)

Embark on a mysterious journey as the Chosen One in Eldritchwood. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover secrets to save a trapped stranger. Explore new chapters and meet delightful characters on your quest.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Puzzle solving, Character interactions, Story-driven quests, New chapters and twists, Clue and hint discovery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Enigmatic Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Compelling story and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Long wait times between updates
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Lost progress and data
- Connectivity and server issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Improved customer support
- Ability to restore progress after issues


### City Enigma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-enigma-hidden-objects/id6738199174)

Embark on a hidden object adventure as a journalist investigating mystical events and criminal schemes in major US cities. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and expose conspiracies to restore justice.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Solve logic puzzles, Investigate mysteries, Uncover clues, Explore stunning locations, Meet mysterious characters

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Content | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood free?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is City Enigma free?

City Enigma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or City Enigma?

City Enigma is rated higher. Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood averages 3.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while City Enigma averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or City Enigma have ads?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood shows ads; City Enigma does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or City Enigma?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update every 3 weeks, and City Enigma every 9 days. Most recently, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood was updated on November 2, 2026 and City Enigma on November 2, 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.*