# Differences vs Happy Differences

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Differences at 600K against Happy Differences's 4.2K. Happy Differences's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Happy Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 600K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Differences's written reviews are positive against 56% of Happy Differences's.

Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, Happy Differences every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences | Happy Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (600K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **600K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) |

## What reviewers say

### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600)

Engage your observation skills by finding subtle discrepancies between two images. This free game offers a vast collection of pictures to explore, providing a fun way to train your memory and brain. Compete in daily challenges and seasonal events for unique rewards.

**Highlights:** Spot differences between two pictures, Over 20,000 free pictures, Daily Challenges and trophies, Seasonal Events with unique rewards, Hint system for assistance, Brain training and memory improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Differences No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase to remove ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty spotting subtle differences
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing)

**Reported bugs**

- Differences not registering correctly
- Ads not closing or skippable
- Daily challenges not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add an untimed or zen mode
- Improve zoom and contrast for better visibility
- Introduce difficulty settings or level selection
- Implement cross-device progress sync


### Happy Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035)

Embark on a global journey to find subtle discrepancies between two images. Engage in competitive play, test your observation skills, and train your brain. Discover thousands of high-quality pictures and participate in exciting events.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures to find differences, Compete with other players, Participate in events, Over 10,000 high-quality pictures, Spot and tap different objects, Find differences within a time limit, Use hints for clues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1100 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2200 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with concentration
- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring issues and inconsistencies
- 🐛 Potential cheating bots
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and being kicked out of the game
- 🐛 Difficulty in determining differences in cartoon drawings
- 🐛 Small image size making it hard to find differences

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring issues where the losing player is shown as having found more items
- Inability to see the difference after using a hint
- Getting kicked out of the game after winning a round

**Requested features**

- Option for timed or untimed gameplay
- Ability to review missed differences after a round


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences free?

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

### Is Happy Differences free?

Happy Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Differences or Happy Differences?

Happy Differences is rated higher. Differences averages 4.6 out of 5 from 600K ratings, while Happy Differences averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Differences or Happy Differences have ads?

Both Differences and Happy Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Differences or Happy Differences?

Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, and Happy Differences every 5 weeks. Most recently, Differences was updated on September 24, 2026 and Happy Differences on September 21, 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.*