# Spot the Difference vs Happy Differences

The clearest difference is update cadence: Happy Differences at every 5 days against Spot the Difference's every 2 months. Happy Differences also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 2K). Spot the Difference's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot the Difference sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Happy Differences sells 12 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 4.6 for Happy Differences. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Spot the Difference's written reviews are positive against 78% of Happy Differences's.

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, Happy Differences every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the Difference | Happy Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference-find-5/id1470911692/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences/id1670817236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [New Story Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468607831) |

## 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


### Happy Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences/id1670817236)

Engage in a relaxing picture puzzle game with no time limits. Explore over 100 diverse images, from cosmic scenes to underwater worlds, and train your memory by spotting subtle differences. Utilize helpful hints when you get stuck.

**Highlights:** No time limit, Over 100 pictures, Memory training, Hint button, Diverse image themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No AD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 500 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2500 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $86.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Clear and colorful graphics
- 👍 Fun game to play
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Beautiful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Colors too light
- 🕰️ Too easy
- 🛑 Ads in the middle of a level

**Reported bugs**

- Game shuts down before completing a level

**Requested features**

- Add sound
- Improve stability to prevent game shutdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the Difference free?

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

### Is Happy Differences free?

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

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

Happy Differences is rated higher. Spot the Difference averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Happy Differences averages 4.6 from 6.4K ratings.

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

Both Spot the Difference and Happy Differences show ads.

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

Spot the Difference ships an update every 2 months, and Happy Differences every 5 days. Most recently, Spot the Difference was updated on September 28, 2026 and Happy Differences on September 30, 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.*