# Combinate vs Hidden Among the Crowd

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combinate | Hidden Among the Crowd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combinate/id1482519964/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-among-the-crowd/id1551841502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PulseFix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073314168) | [Alain Turenne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479873737) |

## What reviewers say

### Combinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combinate/id1482519964)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Combinate - Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Among the Crowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-among-the-crowd/id1551841502)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*