# Hidden Objects vs Search & Find

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Objects at 282K against Search & Find's 990. Hidden Objects also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Search & Find 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 Hidden Objects against 4.5 for Search & Find. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 282K ratings behind it against 990, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 51% of Search & Find's.

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, Search & Find every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Search & Find |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (282K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024/reviews)** | [4.5 (990 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **282K** | 990 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 731 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Curioso Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481487106) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure across diverse locations. Solve puzzles by seeking and finding highlighted items quickly. Enjoy detailed graphics and an immersive soundtrack, with both online and offline play options.

**Highlights:** Seek and find hidden objects, Solve puzzle quests, Explore new locations, Online and offline modes, Up to 3 hints available, Challenging tasks

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Hints and unlimited lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited No ads with hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 hints(10 for the 1 purchase) | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hints (30 for the 1 purchase) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 70 hints | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Simple and enjoyable
- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging but not too hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Objects hard to see on dark backgrounds
- 🔍 Small objects difficult to identify
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Objects shown in reverse orientation
- Magnifying glass objects disappearing
- White screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timer
- Ability to zoom in on objects
- More varied and challenging levels
- Landscape mode support


### Search & Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-and-find-hidden-objects/id1491370914)

Embark on a relaxing search adventure with beautifully detailed, hand-illustrated pictures. Test your detective skills to find hidden objects in various themes and explore a quirky world. Get hints and rewards as you uncover every item.

**Highlights:** Hand-illustrated pictures by published artist, Intuitive touch controls, Pinch and zoom for detail, Hint system available, Rewards for spotting objects, Variety of themes and scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snack Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Magic Pack. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 Coins + no ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Man City Pack. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1130 coins. | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fantastic graphics and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Easy to play and intuitive
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access more levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, screen freezes)
- 🤖 Aggressive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Some items too similar to find
- 🤯 Frustrating when screen touches register as wrong guesses

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased coins/levels not being awarded
- Game progress being reset after each session
- Certain items impossible to select or find

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Ability to earn coins/stars without paying
- Option to disable hints and clues
- Improved color contrast for color-blind players
- Smoother screen scrolling and panning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Search & Find free?

Search & Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Search & Find?

Hidden Objects is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while Search & Find averages 4.5 from 990 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Search & Find have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Search & Find show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Search & Find?

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and Search & Find every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 20, 2026 and Search & Find on October 20, 2026.

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