# Hidden Objects vs Hidden Journey 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hidden Objects at 282K against Hidden Journey 2's 20K. Hidden Journey 2's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Hidden Journey 2 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 4.6 for Hidden Journey 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects has 282K ratings behind it against 20K, 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 60% of Hidden Journey 2's.

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Hidden Journey 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (282K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **59.7% 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 | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## 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


### Hidden Journey 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-journey-2-find-objects/id1529414550)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to find hidden objects in intricate scenes. Solve picture puzzles, use your investigative skills, and boost your concentration with this engaging seek-and-find game. Enjoy a variety of challenges, including spot the differences and finding identical items.

**Highlights:** Search for highlighted items, Solve picture puzzles, Spot the differences, Find identical items, Use helpful boosters, Win stars for prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Find hidden objects with hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Simple Pack (7) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7700 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Juicy Pack (15) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 22000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack (20) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack (30) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads and forced video ads
- 🔍 Some objects hard to see or identify
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Objects not registering as found correctly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads or reduce ad frequency
- Ability to enlarge or zoom in on objects
- More variety in levels and scenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Hidden Journey 2 free?

Hidden Journey 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Hidden Journey 2?

Hidden Journey 2 is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while Hidden Journey 2 averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Hidden Journey 2 have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Hidden Journey 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Hidden Journey 2?

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and Hidden Journey 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hidden Journey 2 on September 23, 2026.

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