# Spot the Difference vs Differences

The clearest difference is ads: Differences at none against Spot the Difference's shown. Differences also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 73%). Spot the Difference's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 602). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 602 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 92% of Differences's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-find-5/id1470911692/reviews) | **[4.8 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-them-all/id1541154295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 602 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) |

## 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


### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-them-all/id1541154295)

Engage in a visual challenge by comparing two images to find subtle discrepancies. Compete globally in tournaments, collect unique items, and enjoy hundreds of levels. This game sharpens focus and trains your brain.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures to find differences, Compete in global tournaments, Assemble unique collections, Play fun bonus games and events, Hundreds of levels, Use hints for clues

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1100 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2200 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Multiplayer experience with global players
- 🧩 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- ⏰ Great time-passing entertainment
- 🎮 Addictive and fun mechanics
- 🧠 Nostalgic appeal for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 UI scaling issues on iPad devices
- 🐛 Progress loss after app updates
- 🐛 Level progression stuck/frozen
- 💬 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 🎯 Hint feature obstructs game view

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and coins lost after updates
- Level progression stuck at certain levels
- Hint light bulb covers picture making differences invisible
- Picture too small on iPad for gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current end game
- Game update/new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference free?

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

### Is Differences free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spot the Difference or Differences?

Differences is rated higher. Spot the Difference averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Differences averages 4.8 from 602 ratings.

### Do Spot the Difference or Differences have ads?

Spot the Difference shows ads; Differences does not.

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

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, and Differences every 2 months. Most recently, Spot the Difference was updated on September 24, 2026 and Differences on September 22, 2026.

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