# Differences vs Spot 5 Differences

Differences and Spot 5 Differences both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Spot 5 Differences's written reviews are positive against 50% of Differences's. Spot 5 Differences also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Differences's advantage is ratings volume (600K vs 52K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spot 5 Differences sells 8 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 Differences against 4.7 for Spot 5 Differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 600K ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Differences's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spot 5 Differences's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences | Spot 5 Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (600K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **600K** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) |

## 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


### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences free?

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

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Differences or Spot 5 Differences?

Spot 5 Differences is rated higher. Differences averages 4.6 out of 5 from 600K ratings, while Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Differences or Spot 5 Differences have ads?

Both Differences and Spot 5 Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Differences or Spot 5 Differences?

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

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