# Mystery Hotel vs Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects at every 3 weeks against Mystery Hotel's every 8 months. Hidden Objects also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Mystery Hotel's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Hotel sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 9.1K and 13K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Mystery Hotel's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hidden Objects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mystery Hotel ships an update every 8 months, Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Hotel | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hotel-hidden-objects/id1457316296/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-relax-puzzle/id1607807484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [PRIMECORE GAMES, MChJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709325376) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Hotel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-hotel-hidden-objects/id1457316296)

Step into the shoes of a detective to solve a murder mystery at a secluded hotel. Explore colorful scenes, gather clues, and interact with witnesses to uncover the truth. Enjoy a variety of puzzles and challenges, with the option to replay scenes for new rewards.

**Highlights:** Hidden object searching, Spot the difference puzzles, Object restoration puzzles, Clue collection, Witness interaction, Collectible rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints to Find Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Images Instant Hint | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for iPad and iPhone | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| All You Need to Seek and Find | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Variety of challenges
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Some objects hard to find
- 🚫 Abrupt ending
- 📢 Frequent ads
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls
- Unreadable text in some scenes

**Requested features**

- More levels and locations to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to turn off ads or pay to remove them
- Clearer story progression and conclusion


### 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 Mystery Hotel free?

Mystery Hotel 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, Mystery Hotel or Hidden Objects?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Mystery Hotel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Mystery Hotel or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Mystery Hotel and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Hotel or Hidden Objects?

Mystery Hotel ships an update every 8 months, and Hidden Objects every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mystery Hotel was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 29, 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.*