Comparison

Combinate vs Hidden Among the Crowd

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Combinate

A challenging number puzzle game where players merge matching numbers in a circle to create increasingly larger numbers. Utilize slingshot mechanics to aim pieces at targets and combine them effectively.

Highlights
  • Merge matching numbers
  • Build increasing numbers
  • Slingshot pieces onto targets
  • Circular puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging number mechanics
Features
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Combinate is a challenging number puzzle where the object is to join the numbers in a circle to build ever-increasing numbers. Use your skills to slingshot pieces onto the target. When a pair of neighboring pieces match, they merge into one!

About

Hidden Among the Crowd

Sharpen your observation skills by spotting subtle differences in crowded scenes. Quickly identify and select the unique 'targets' while avoiding the 'decoys' to achieve high scores in this engaging casual game.

Highlights
  • Attention to detail challenges
  • Spot subtle differences
  • Identify targets vs. decoys
  • High score pursuit
  • Casual family fun
Features
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Spot the Difference: Motion! Explore massive, scrolling worlds 4x larger than your screen! Pinch to zoom in at 2x magnification to hunt down tiny details, track live animations, and catch subtle movements. Can you find the few odd individuals hidden among the crowd when everything is moving? Sharpen your observation skills and discover a completely new twist on the classic photo hunt puzzle! Look closely—the differences aren’t always obvious. In this dynamic brain trainer, objects may look identical at first glance but behaviorally set themselves apart. How to Play: Analyze the Shapes: Some items feature subtle design changes. Track the Colors: Watch for slight shifts in shade and hue. Observe the Motion: Objects might look identical but move at different speeds or patterns. Master the Combo: Face ultimate challenges that mix visual and movement differences! Unlike traditional, static hidden object games, this experience requires you to pay attention to both visual details and live animations. It’s the perfect, relaxing way to test your eyes and perception. Key Features: Sprawling Dynamic Puzzles: 42 hand-crafted, scrolling maps packed with unique visual and animated differences. Tactile 2x Zoom: Magnify the screen to get up close and track the trickiest moving targets. Helpful Hints: Get a little guidance whenever you find yourself stuck. Beautiful Themes: Explore lively, beautifully designed scenes filled with insects, hot air balloons, birds, and more. Brain Training: Naturally improve your concentration, memory, and attention to detail. Play Anywhere: Full offline support so you can relax and play anytime, without internet. Every level is a fresh challenge. Some differences are easy to spot, while others require careful observation of a single moving piece. Can you find them all? A Note From the Creator: Spot the Difference: Motion! is a labor of love, proudly built by a solo independent developer. Every single moving object, scrolling map, and visual puzzle was hand-crafted by me to give you a truly unique experience. Thank you so much for playing and supporting indie games! Download today and challenge yourself with the ultimate scrolling motion puzzle experience!

Screenshots

Combinate4 screens
Hidden Among the Crowd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Combinate at 4.7 against Hidden Among the Crowd's 3.0. Combinate also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hidden Among the Crowd's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Combinate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Among the Crowd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combinate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combinate ships an update every 6 months, Hidden Among the Crowd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Combinate versus Hidden Among the Crowd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombinateHidden Among the Crowd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulseFix LLCAlain Turenne

Customer experience

Combinate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hidden Among the Crowd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Combinate

One-time1
  • Combinate - Full Version$1.99
1 purchases

Hidden Among the Crowd

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Combinate free?
Combinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Among the Crowd free?
Hidden Among the Crowd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Combinate or Hidden Among the Crowd?
Combinate is rated higher. Combinate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hidden Among the Crowd averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Combinate or Hidden Among the Crowd have ads?
Hidden Among the Crowd shows ads; Combinate does not.
Which is updated more often, Combinate or Hidden Among the Crowd?
Combinate ships an update every 6 months, and Hidden Among the Crowd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Combinate was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hidden Among the Crowd on October 7, 2026.

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