# Hidden Journey vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects at every 3 weeks against Hidden Journey's every 3 months. Hidden Objects also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (60% vs 52%). Hidden Journey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Hidden Objects sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Hidden Journey's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's.

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Journey | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [PRIMECORE GAMES, MChJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709325376) |

## 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


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure by searching for hidden objects across hundreds of beautiful levels. Collect treasures, train your brain, and enjoy a calming experience with pleasant music. Play offline and discover new content with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Thousands of hidden objects, Treasure collection, Relaxing music, Offline play, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Challenging but rewarding
- 🕹️ Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Short time limit
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small objects
- 🤔 Unclear progression/goals

**Reported bugs**

- Ads with inappropriate content
- Glitches causing game to restart

**Requested features**

- Increase number of objects to find
- Add zoom/magnification feature
- Remove timer or make it optional
- Provide more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Journey free?

Hidden Journey 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, Hidden Journey or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Journey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

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

Both Hidden Journey and Hidden Objects show ads.

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

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, and Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Journey was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 23, 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.*
