# Hidden Object vs Dark Romance

Hidden Object and Dark Romance both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 38% of Dark Romance's. Hidden Object also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Dark Romance's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (58 vs 10). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Object sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Romance sells 6 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 — 4.6 for Hidden Object against 4.7 for Dark Romance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Romance has 58 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 38% of Dark Romance's.

Hidden Object ships an update every 6 months, Dark Romance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object | Dark Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-ghostly-manor/id1440821753/reviews) | **[4.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-hidden-objects/id6761755152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Difference Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379278501) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-ghostly-manor/id1440821753)

Embark on a spooky hidden object adventure filled with colorful characters, quests, and unique items to collect. Search for scattered objects, complete challenges, and use magical artifacts to aid your progress through diverse, themed lands. This free app offers engaging gameplay without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of unique items and rewards, Zoom in on beautiful images to find objects, Meet characters and complete quests, Travel through spooky themed lands, Find objects by Picture, Shadow, and Mirror modes, Complete daily challenges and dig for treasure, Use magic artifacts like rings and potions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No more popup ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### Dark Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-hidden-objects/id6761755152)

Embark on a chilling trilogy of supernatural adventures. Explore cursed worlds, solve puzzles and riddles, and uncover mysteries in gripping stories filled with magic and danger. Find hidden objects to break ancient curses and save loved ones.

**Highlights:** Three distinct dark stories, Mysterious locations and worlds, Challenging puzzles and riddles, Supernatural enemies, Epic adventure storylines, Hidden object gameplay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 75 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object free?

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

### Is Dark Romance free?

Dark Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object or Dark Romance?

Dark Romance is rated higher. Hidden Object averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dark Romance averages 4.7 from 58 ratings.

### Do Hidden Object or Dark Romance have ads?

Dark Romance shows ads; Hidden Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object or Dark Romance?

Hidden Object ships an update every 6 months, and Dark Romance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Object was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dark Romance on October 16, 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.*