# Spot the Difference vs Hidden Objects

Spot the Difference and Hidden Objects both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 46% of Hidden Objects's. Spot the Difference also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is ratings volume (282K vs 2K) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot the Difference sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spot the Difference against 4.6 for Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 282K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 46% of Hidden Objects's.

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Objects monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference | Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-find-5/id1470911692/reviews)** | [4.6 (282K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **282K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 731 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the Difference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-find-5/id1470911692)

Engage your mind with a visual puzzle game that challenges you to find five subtle differences between two nearly identical photographs. With numerous timed levels and helpful hints, it's a great way to sharpen your focus and observation skills.

**Highlights:** Find differences between photos, Timed gameplay, Helpful hints available, Numerous levels, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun
- 😊 Enjoying
- 🤩 Surprised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Paying to remove ads doesn't remove all ads
- 🔨 Hung up on level 34
- 👎 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on level 34

**Requested features**

- Improve image size and visibility
- Remove distracting in-app elements


### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across diverse locations. Solve puzzles by seeking and finding highlighted items quickly. Enjoy detailed graphics and an immersive soundtrack, with both online and offline play options.

**Highlights:** Seek and find hidden objects, Solve puzzle quests, Explore new locations, Online and offline modes, Up to 3 hints available, Challenging tasks

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Hints and unlimited lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited No ads with hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 hints(10 for the 1 purchase) | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hints (30 for the 1 purchase) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Simple and enjoyable
- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging but not too hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Objects hard to see on dark backgrounds
- 🔍 Small objects difficult to identify
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Objects shown in reverse orientation
- Magnifying glass objects disappearing
- White screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timer
- Ability to zoom in on objects
- More varied and challenging levels
- Landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference free?

Spot the Difference 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, Spot the Difference or Hidden Objects?

Spot the Difference is rated higher. Spot the Difference averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 282K ratings.

### Do Spot the Difference or Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Spot the Difference and Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the Difference or Hidden Objects?

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Objects monthly. Most recently, Spot the Difference was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 29, 2026.

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