Comparison

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood vs Backyard Splash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood

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
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This casual ride is meant to turn your life upside down. Once you see an ominous hooded figure on the sideline, you realize your old path is over... Only to start a new marvelous chapter! The unknown lands of Eldritchwood are welcoming you as their new hero - the Chosen One! Legends have foretold your arrival - you’re no ordinary person, but their last hope! Immerse into the Legends of Eldritchwood to discover: ● PUZZLES AND GAMES. Search for the clues and hints to reveal hidden object scenes and save the beautiful stranger trapped in a magical amulet! ● CLUES AND CREATUREs. Meet delightful characters and chase mischievous Wood Spirits in every scene! ● NEW OVERWHELMING CHAPTERS. Explore new twists of this breathtaking journey. The mystery has just begun to untangle! ● THE TRUTH BEHIND YOUR STORY. Intriguing quests will lead you through the hidden secrets of your true past Subscribe to us to get the latest news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/LegendsOfEldritchwood Feedback and support at support@crootosoftware.com Play and stay tuned! Terms of Use: https://crootosoftware.com/terms

About

Backyard Splash

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Put on your best swimming gear and slide into Backyard Splash as you fend off bullying kids who want to get rid of you. It's a delightful adventure for anyone who wants to experience those slice-of-fun summer days. - Avoid getting bumped out of the slip and slide - Bump into those naughty children to push them away - Use pipe streams to your advantage for a speed boost - Watch out for water balloons and pool noodles Get Backyard Splash today for the most exciting adventure ever!

Screenshots

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood4 screens
Backyard Splash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backyard Splash at none against Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's 12. Backyard Splash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Backyard Splash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update fortnightly, Backyard Splash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood versus Backyard Splash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects of EldritchwoodBackyard Splash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (291 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings291 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB99 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer1LIFEAdknown

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Lost progress and data
  • Connectivity and server issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More frequent content updates
  • Improved customer support
  • Ability to restore progress after issues

Backyard Splash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood

One-time12
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Beneficial addition$2.99
  • Detective Pack$3.99
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  • Stack of coins$4.99
  • Royal Pack$5.99
  • Royal Pass$8.99
  • Bunch of coins$9.99
  • Beneficial addition$11.99
  • Celestial Pack$12.99
  • Pouch of coins$19.99
  • Enigmatic Pack$24.99
  • Box of coins$39.99
None

Backyard Splash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood free?
Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backyard Splash free?
Backyard Splash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or Backyard Splash have ads?
Both Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood and Backyard Splash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or Backyard Splash?
Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update fortnightly, and Backyard Splash every 5 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood was updated on August 23, 2026 and Backyard Splash on September 8, 2026.

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