# Hidden Journey vs Christmas Hidden Objects 2022

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Journey at 26K against Christmas Hidden Objects 2022's 3.3K. Hidden Journey also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 41%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Journey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 sells 7 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 Journey against 4.6 for Christmas Hidden Objects 2022. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Journey has 26K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Hidden Journey's written reviews are positive against 41% of Christmas Hidden Objects 2022's.

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Journey | Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-hidden-objects-2022/id1536911357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AZUR INTERACTIVE GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336)

Engage your brain with this concentration-based hidden object game. Seek and find items, solve mysteries, and uncover clues across diverse, detailed locations. Earn rewards and use boosters to enhance your detective adventure.

**Highlights:** Seek and find objects, Solve mysteries and crimes, Explore unique locations, Daily rewards and tasks, Helpful boosters and instruments, Multiple object finding mechanics, Fun minigames

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go VIP with no limits | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power-Up Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 👍 Variety of puzzles
- 👍 Good for memory
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small objects hard to see
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops playing
- Differences not recognized at edges
- Purchase issues with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Ability to replay past levels
- Better object labeling
- Ability to move objects around


### Christmas Hidden Objects 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-hidden-objects-2022/id1536911357)

Embark on a festive holiday adventure by searching for hidden items in beautifully illustrated Christmas scenes. This game offers numerous levels and challenges to enhance concentration and cognitive skills, perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Multiple levels, Thousands of hidden objects, Santa Claus themed objects, Hint option, No time limit, High quality graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 25 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Hints | $10.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing experience
- ⭐️ Best game ever
- 🎄 Nice and festive
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 No changes from previous version
- 👀 Objects too small to see
- ⏱️ Aggressive timer
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to collect more lightbulbs
- Repeated scenes and objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge objects
- Option to turn off timer
- Support for Apple Pencil


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Journey free?

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

### Is Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 free?

Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Journey or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022?

Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 is rated higher. Hidden Journey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Hidden Journey or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 have ads?

Both Hidden Journey and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Journey or Christmas Hidden Objects 2022?

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Journey was updated on October 30, 2026 and Christmas Hidden Objects 2022 on October 29, 2026.

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