# Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom at none against Mars Mystery's shown. Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom against 4.5 for Mars Mystery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 825 and 621 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (825 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-fantasy-kingdom/id1427819643/reviews) | **[4.5 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **825** | 621 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-fantasy-kingdom/id1427819643)

Embark on a hidden object adventure across a fantasy kingdom. Solve puzzles, interact with characters, and uncover a royal mystery. Team up with friends in a guild to find clues and battle monsters.

**Highlights:** Solve free hidden object puzzles, Interact with interesting characters, Complete spells and collections, Create or join a guild, Fight epic monsters, Zoom in and out of scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Splendid deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Useful deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magnifying glass x 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocket watch x 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purse of crystals | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cart of crystals | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Captivating music and sound design
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging hidden object gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Lack of language support (non-English)
- 💰 Issues with in-app purchases and currency
- 🕰️ Time limits can be frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes reported by some users
- Connectivity issues and sync problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages
- Improve in-app purchase experience
- Provide more flexible gameplay options


### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom free?

Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars Mystery free?

Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom or Mars Mystery?

Mars Mystery is rated higher. Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 621 ratings.

### Do Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom or Mars Mystery have ads?

Mars Mystery shows ads; Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom or Mars Mystery?

Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom ships an update fortnightly, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, Hidden Object Fantasy Kingdom was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mars Mystery on November 7, 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.*
