# Spot the Difference vs Find Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is update cadence: Find Hidden Objects at every 2 weeks against Spot the Difference's every 2 months. Find Hidden Objects also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 2K) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Spot the Difference's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Find Hidden Objects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for Find Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Hidden Objects has 59K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 82% of Find Hidden Objects's.

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference | Find Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-find-5/id1470911692/reviews)** | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 333 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## 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


### Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure to restore classic book plots corrupted by a mysterious force. Solve match-3 puzzles and find hidden objects to uncover clues and bring justice to fictional worlds. Explore vibrant locations and meet iconic characters in this engaging mystery game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Match-3 puzzles, Absorbing quests, Explore book locations, Gripping storyline, Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Gem Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging game
- 👍 Pas trop difficile et plaisant à jouer
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Bravo très bon jeux beaucoup de défis intéressants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't play while downloading update
- 🔋 Overheating iPad while playing game
- 🐛 Takes too long to download new content
- 💰 Very expensive to purchase diamonds
- 🐛 Can't watch video to get diamonds

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play while downloading update
- iPad overheating while playing game
- Takes too long to download new content
- Can't watch video to get diamonds
- After purchase, can't watch videos for diamonds

**Requested features**

- More mini games like putting an item together or a jigsaw
- New Sherlock game of designing a town where you solve murders
- Option to turn off hints
- Ability to replay a room immediately after failing instead of going back to the library
- Use coins to purchase energy or gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference free?

Spot the Difference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spot the Difference or Find Hidden Objects?

Spot the Difference is rated higher. Spot the Difference averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Find Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 59K ratings.

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

Both Spot the Difference and Find Hidden Objects show ads.

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

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, and Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spot the Difference was updated on September 24, 2026 and Find Hidden Objects on September 25, 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.*