Comparison

Droppy vs Hidden Objects

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

Head to head
About

Droppy

A fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you strategically drop balls into columns to prevent the grid from overflowing. Trigger explosive chain reactions by matching ball numbers to column or row counts for high scores.

Highlights
  • Strategic ball dropping
  • Explosive chain reactions
  • Multiple ball types
  • Leveling system
  • Various game modes
  • Leaderboard competition
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*Droppy* A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade puzzle game! *How to Play* Drop balls into columns and keep the grid from overflowing. Choose wisely — your next ball appears at the top of the screen, and where you place it could trigger explosive chain reactions... or total gridlock. *Explosive Gameplay* Balls explode when their number matches the total count of balls in their row or column. Example: In a column with 4-2-3-4, both “4” balls will explode because there are four balls in the column. *Ball Types* - Unlocked – Ready to explode. - Locked (dotted circle) – Can’t explode yet. - Double Locked (solid circle) – Even tougher. Locked balls can be unlocked if they’re adjacent to an exploding ball. *Chaining Reactions* Each explosion rearranges the grid. Chain multiple explosions together for massive points and satisfying combos! *Level Up* Drop enough balls to level up — but beware! Every new level adds a row of double-locked balls from the bottom, pushing your grid closer to the top. *Game Modes* - Easy - Normal - Difficult Higher difficulty means fewer drops before a level-up — and a much greater challenge to keep the grid clear. *Scoring* Earn points for every ball exploded. Chain reactions multiply your score exponentially. Clear the grid or level up for big bonus points! *Ads & Upgrades* Droppy includes ads, but you can upgrade to the ad-free experience with a one-time in-app purchase. *Compete on Game Center* Sign in to Game Center and climb the global Droppy Leaderboards. How long can you survive?

About

Hidden Objects

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure searching for hidden cats in beautifully illustrated cityscapes. As you find each cat, the black-and-white artwork transforms into a vibrant, colored masterpiece. Enjoy unlimited hints and a satisfying journey of discovery.

Highlights
  • Search for 100 hidden cats
  • Explore iconic city locations
  • Hand-painted line art
  • Artwork transforms to full color
  • Unlimited hints available
  • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
Features
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Embark on a relaxing yet challenging adventure where you’ll search for 100 hidden cats in stunning levels inspired by real-world cities. Explore iconic destinations like New York, London, Paris, Rio, Istanbul, Tokyo, and more—all brought to life with intricate, hand-painted line art. This game is super easy to play—all you need to do is find and tap on the cats. And if you ever get stuck, don’t worry—you have unlimited hints to help you along the way. Each level starts as a beautifully drawn black-and-white scene, and as you find every hidden cat, the artwork transforms into a vibrant, fully colored masterpiece. It’s a journey of discovery and creativity with a satisfying reward at the end of every level. Search for 100 hidden cats in famous cities from around the globe. Experience detailed, hand-painted line art in every level. Watch the scene come to life in full color as you find all the cats. Relax while enjoying the challenge of exploration and discovery. Use unlimited hints whenever you need them. Perfect for cat lovers and fans of hidden object puzzles, Hidden Object: Find the Cat is a game that combines relaxation, challenge, and artistic beauty. Download now and start your journey through the cities of the world!

Screenshots

Droppy4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

Droppy and Hidden Objects both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's. Droppy also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 169) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Droppy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Droppy against 4.7 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 1.6K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Droppy ships an update every 6 days, Hidden Objects every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Droppy versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroppyHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (169 ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1691.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB741 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio TanzolaDariia-Mariia Beliaievska

Customer experience

Droppy

All ratings167 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hidden Objects

All ratings1,541 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative26.2%

Bugs and requests

Droppy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Objects

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restore purchase feature disabled/frozen
  • App freezes/crashes when trying to repurchase levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to restore purchased levels
  • More levels and cities to explore
  • Option to replay completed levels

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Droppy

One-time1
  • Droppy Ad-Free$2.99
10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • Unlock level Berlin$2.99
  • Unlock level Bangkok$2.99
  • Unlock level Rio de Janeiro$2.99
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  • Unlock Istanbul Level$2.99
  • Unlock Level LasVegas$2.99
  • Unlock level Italy$2.99
  • Unlock London$2.99
  • Unlock Paris$2.99
  • Unlock Tokyo$2.99
  • Unlock all Levels$4.99

Questions

Is Droppy free?
Droppy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Droppy or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Droppy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Droppy or Hidden Objects have ads?
Neither Droppy nor Hidden Objects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Droppy or Hidden Objects?
Droppy ships an update every 6 days, and Hidden Objects every 6 weeks. Most recently, Droppy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 27, 2026.

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