# Hidden Objects vs Secret City

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Objects at 282K against Secret City's 1.5K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Secret City sells 10 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 4.7 for Secret City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 282K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 50% of Secret City's.

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, Secret City every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Secret City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (282K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-city-hidden-object-f2p/id1509830968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 731 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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


### Secret City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-city-hidden-object-f2p/id1509830968)

Embark on a free-to-play detective adventure in a hidden magical London. Investigate a series of murders threatening peace between magical races. Explore fantastical locations, solve puzzles, and find hidden objects to uncover the truth.

**Highlights:** Free-to-play hidden object gameplay, Mystery and detective storyline, Explore magical London and fantasy worlds, Solve puzzles and riddles, Collector's Edition bonus content, Hints available for purchase

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Chapter | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Hour Endless Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Chapter | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting story and puzzles
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 💡 Free-to-play model with optional paid content
- 🕹️ Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., lock pick puzzle, screen freezes)
- 💰 Monetization issues (e.g., misleading pricing, lack of free hints)
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the interface (e.g., hard to see hidden objects, back button issues)
- 🕹️ Some puzzles too difficult without hints

**Reported bugs**

- Lock pick puzzle in bonus chapter not working properly
- Screen freezing or blacking out issues
- Pricing and in-app purchase discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Add a back button or easier way to navigate between locations
- Improve visibility and contrast of hidden objects
- Provide more free hints or a difficulty setting option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Secret City free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Secret City?

Secret City is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while Secret City averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Secret City have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Secret City show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Secret City?

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and Secret City every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 24, 2026 and Secret City on September 10, 2026.

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