# Hidden Reality vs Stella Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stella Connect at 65% against Hidden Reality's 0%. Stella Connect also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). Hidden Reality's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Reality sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Stella Connect sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stella Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Reality's written reviews are positive against 65% of Stella Connect's.

Hidden Reality ships an update every 14 months, Stella Connect every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Reality | Stella Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-reality/id1453056453/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-connect/id6761739992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Botabot Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113582) | [Stellar Craft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891210804) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-reality/id1453056453)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |


### Stella Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-connect/id6761739992)

Engage in turn-based battles by connecting matching blocks to launch attacks against waves of monsters. This cute action puzzle strategy defense game offers engaging gameplay for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Turn-based monster battles, Connect matching blocks, Action puzzle strategy, Defense gameplay, Cute character design

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 룬 소환 패키지 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 스타터 패키지 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 첫 SSR 축하 패키지 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 챕터1 클리어 축하 패키지 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 메이브 출시 기념 패키지1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 스텔라 정기 구독 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 챕터2 클리어 축하 패키지 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 시엘 출시 기념 패키지 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 광고 영구 제거 상품 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 챕터3 클리어 축하 패키지 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 챕터4 클리어 축하 패키지 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 시엘 출시 기념 패키지 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 메이브 출시 기념 패키지2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 플레이어 레벨 도달 패키지 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 챕터5 클리어 축하 패키지 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 사쿠라 출시 기념 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 시즌패스 1시즌 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 6챕터 클리어 기념 패키지 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 할로윈 SSR 아티팩트 랜덤 패키지 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 할로윈 SSR 캐릭터 선택권 패키지 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Reality free?

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

### Is Stella Connect free?

Stella Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Reality or Stella Connect?

Stella Connect is rated higher. Hidden Reality averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stella Connect averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hidden Reality or Stella Connect have ads?

Stella Connect shows ads; Hidden Reality does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Reality or Stella Connect?

Hidden Reality ships an update every 14 months, and Stella Connect every 4 days. Most recently, Hidden Reality was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stella Connect on October 24, 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.*