Comparison

Hidden Reality vs Pixel Sweepers

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Reality

Engage in a match-3 puzzle adventure to uncover a supernatural conspiracy. Explore a haunted house, battle and capture spirits, and upgrade your team to reveal a hidden reality. Unravel secrets of secret societies and parallel worlds to save the world.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Explore a haunted house
  • Battle and capture spirits
  • Upgrade spirits and ghosts
  • Discover conspiracy clues
  • Uncover supernatural secrets
Features
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Start playing A Hidden Reality today – a legendary match 3 puzzle game in which players can save the world from an evil that watches us from a world parallel to ours. As you explore the house you will discover a rich plot involving the illuminati, the supernatural and an evil alien cabal as well as lots of monsters, spirits and ghosts. Those who rule over us do it with lies and deception, in this game you reveal the supernatural hidden reality behind the lies. Explore a haunted house: discover why ghosts have become trapped and how emotion affect them. Fight and capture ghosts: Assemble a team of spirits to play a match 3 puzzle game to battle ghosts, spirits and monsters and capture them. Upgrade spirits and ghosts: Upgrade your team members to capture stronger ghosts and monsters. Use magic and technology: Upgrade and enhance your machine and team of spirits to become stronger. Discover spirits and ghosts collected from around the world. Discover their origins and find out about the spirit world they come from. The house contains lots of evidence, clues and messages, which you can read and collect, to reveal a reality hidden from us. Uncover a conspiracy of secret societies, parallel worlds and a battle between good and evil that could change our world forever. In a plot containing lies on top of lies and plots within plots, you must decide what is actually happening and how you can save the world… good luck. Please note- This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

About

Pixel Sweepers

Uncover hidden mines and reveal stunning pixel art in this modern take on a classic puzzle game. Enjoy innovative gameplay, flexible controls, and diverse grid shapes. Collect beautiful pixel art as you progress through challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Auto-flagging for seamless gameplay
  • Collectible pixel art rewards
  • Customizable controls and features
  • Diverse grid shapes and layouts
  • New classic mode for custom challenges
  • Timer toggle for flexible pacing
Features
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Relax, think, and uncover beautiful pixel art one tile at a time. Pixel Sweepers reimagines classic Minesweeper as a relaxing puzzle experience built around satisfying discoveries, handcrafted stages, and collectible pixel art. Clear tiles, avoid hidden mines, and slowly reveal charming pixel artwork as you solve logic puzzles designed for both quick play sessions and deeper strategic challenges. Features Reveal Hidden Pixel Art Complete puzzles to uncover handcrafted pixel art illustrations and build your collection as you progress through the game. Classic Logic Gameplay, Modernized Enjoy the timeless strategy of Minesweeper with smooth controls and mobile-friendly gameplay improvements designed for touch devices. Relaxing and Rewarding Clean visuals, satisfying interactions, and flexible gameplay settings create a calm puzzle experience you can return to anytime. Handcrafted Puzzle Stages Explore a growing collection of carefully designed levels with unique layouts, shapes, and gameplay variations. Flexible Gameplay Options Customize the experience with optional timer settings, long-touch flagging, haptic feedback, question marks, and sound controls. Classic Mode Create your own custom Minesweeper challenges by adjusting board sizes and mine counts. How to Play Use numbered clues to determine the location of hidden mines. Mark dangerous tiles with flags and clear the remaining spaces to safely reveal the hidden pixel art underneath. Whether you are a longtime Minesweeper fan or discovering logic puzzles for the first time, Pixel Sweepers offers a thoughtful and satisfying puzzle experience designed for mobile play.

Screenshots

Hidden Reality4 screens
Pixel Sweepers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Sweepers at 100% against Hidden Reality's 0%. Pixel Sweepers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months). Hidden Reality's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Reality sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Sweepers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Reality's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Sweepers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Reality ships an update every 14 months, Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Reality versus Pixel Sweepers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden RealityPixel Sweepers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB147 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBotabot LimitedCogoo Inc.

Customer experience

Hidden Reality

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Pixel Sweepers

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hidden Reality

One-time5
  • 80 Coins$0.99
  • 400 coins$3.99
  • 1400 Coins$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 9000 Coins$39.99
  • Buy 25000 Coins$79.99
4 purchases

Pixel Sweepers

One-time4
  • 500 Mines$0.99
  • 2,800 Mines (10% Bonus)$4.99
  • 5,900 Mines (15% Bonus)$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 13,400 Mines (30% Bonus)$19.99

Questions

Is Hidden Reality free?
Hidden Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Sweepers free?
Pixel Sweepers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Reality or Pixel Sweepers?
Pixel Sweepers is rated higher. Hidden Reality averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pixel Sweepers averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Hidden Reality or Pixel Sweepers have ads?
Pixel Sweepers shows ads; Hidden Reality does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Reality or Pixel Sweepers?
Hidden Reality ships an update every 14 months, and Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Most recently, Hidden Reality was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Sweepers on October 24, 2026.

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