Comparison

Hidden Objects Eternal City vs Chikuwabu!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Explore the historic streets of Rome in a captivating hidden object adventure. Uncover ancient mysteries, find hidden artifacts, and solve puzzles to save characters trapped in time. Experience unique 360-degree panoramas and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • 360-degree panoramas and 3D views
  • Captivating serial plot
  • Genuine vintage hidden objects
  • Artifact collection
  • Hint system
  • Explore iconic Roman locations
Features
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Rome is the heart of Italy, the Eternal City on seven hills, where time has stood still. You will plunge into its charming atmosphere together with the characters in this game... There are many myths and legends about a secret trove of artefacts in the library of the Vatican - the city-state in the very centre of Rome. One of these legends is the story of the Chronovisor - a mysterious device that "carries you back in time"… In this game you will go for a walk around Rome to search for the secret of the Chronovisor and save the heroes who have fallen into a trap. You will make unbelievable discoveries on your way: alien artefacts, mysterious Masonic symbols and secret Roman dodecahedrons. You can explore the labyrinthine alleys of the Trastevere district and admire the antiques in the Flea Market, visit the Catacombs and the Castle of the Holy Angel, the Roman Forum and Piazza Navona. And in the end the Vatican Museums will show you one of their secrets... Main game features: - Experience unusual 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Serial plot structure: a captivating story with unpredictable events. - Enchanting music will immerse you in the charming atmosphere of the game. - Most of the hidden objects are genuine vintage! - Vivid, memorable characters. - Build your collection of artifacts. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Hint will support you and help to find any hidden object. - You can fully complete the game without spending a dime. The game is TRULY FREE: the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases, so it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and get news about upcoming games!

About

Chikuwabu!

Features
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A retro omnidirectional scrolling 2D action game. Use items to solve the mystery of the map and find the exit. Let's collect "Chikuwabu" placed in various places. (Some items are difficult to pick up and some are hidden.) There are some stages that you can't play unless you collect a certain number of "Chikuwabu". There is no score, we measure the time to the exit. Operation is easy:  Touch = beam firing  Right and left lever drag = Rotation/movement of own machine  Release all fingers = Restore the shield For easy operation, You can change the orientation of your smartphone while playing. Enemy planes have a front/back side, It cannot be destroyed when its backside is shown. For maps that scroll in all directions, There are "Chikuwabu", items, and tricks, Please attack well. (All 90 stages, 20 stages are free)

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Eternal City4 screens
Chikuwabu!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chikuwabu! at none against Hidden Objects Eternal City's shown. Hidden Objects Eternal City's advantage is update cadence (every 13 months vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Eternal City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Chikuwabu! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, Chikuwabu! every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Objects Eternal City versus Chikuwabu!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects Eternal CityChikuwabu!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioHiroyuki Sasayama

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing issues
  • Inability to tap on correct objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More interesting sites to explore
  • Ability to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Clearer tutorial or instructions

Chikuwabu!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hidden Objects Eternal City

One-time6
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$1.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$6.99
1 purchases

Chikuwabu!

One-time1
  • All Stages$2.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Eternal City free?
Hidden Objects Eternal City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chikuwabu! free?
Chikuwabu! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Objects Eternal City or Chikuwabu! have ads?
Hidden Objects Eternal City shows ads; Chikuwabu! does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Eternal City or Chikuwabu!?
Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, and Chikuwabu! every 41 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Eternal City was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chikuwabu! on October 25, 2026.

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