# Hidden Journey vs Scavenger Hunt

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Journey at 4.5 against Scavenger Hunt's 3.6. Hidden Journey also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 60). Scavenger Hunt's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, 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 Scavenger Hunt sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Journey has 26K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Hidden Journey's written reviews are positive against 71% of Scavenger Hunt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Journey | Scavenger Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-find-objects/id1451307336/reviews)** | [3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 987 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) | [TWIGFUN STUDIO INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612766474) |

## 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


### Scavenger Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavenger-hunt-hidden-objects/id6443726312)

Explore diverse worlds and locations by seeking out hidden objects in detailed, hand-drawn scenes. This game challenges you to find scattered items within hundreds of objects, offering a fun and relaxing experience for all ages. Enjoy immersive gameplay with zoom capabilities and helpful tips.

**Highlights:** Explore diverse worlds and locations, Seek and find scattered hidden objects, Stunning hand-drawn and animated scenes, Zoom in/out for better viewing, In-game tips available, Automatic progress saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 💡 Unique and challenging levels
- 🧠 Helps develop observation skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Inability to progress to new levels
- 🔇 No option to disable sound/music
- 🔍 Some objects are too small to find

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/magnifiers not working as expected
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Items disappearing or not registering as found

**Requested features**

- Add a paid ad-free version
- Implement a level progression system
- Allow users to control sound and music
- Increase the size of smaller objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Journey free?

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

### Is Scavenger Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Journey or Scavenger Hunt?

Hidden Journey is rated higher. Hidden Journey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Scavenger Hunt averages 3.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do Hidden Journey or Scavenger Hunt have ads?

Both Hidden Journey and Scavenger Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Journey or Scavenger Hunt?

Hidden Journey ships an update every 3 months, and Scavenger Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Journey was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scavenger Hunt on July 17, 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.*