# Hidden Objects vs Spot The Hidden Differences

Hidden Objects and Spot The Hidden Differences both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Spot The Hidden Differences's written reviews are positive against 46% of Hidden Objects's. On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Spot The Hidden Differences 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 Spot The Hidden Differences. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 282K and 136K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 56% of Spot The Hidden Differences's.

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, Spot The Hidden Differences every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects | Spot The Hidden Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (282K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-puzzle-games/id1485542024/reviews) | **[4.7 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-hidden-differences/id1618258678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282K** | 136K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 731 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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


### Spot The Hidden Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-hidden-differences/id1618258678)

This game challenges your observation skills by asking you to find five differences between two pictures. With a variety of colorful images and helpful features like zooming and hints, it's a fun way to train your brain. Suitable for all ages, it offers both easy and hard puzzles to test your concentration.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences between two pictures, Variety of colorful images, Zooming feature, Helpful hints, Easy and hard puzzles, Brain training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all monthly challenges | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 24000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 36000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable and relaxing game
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand rules
- 🔍 Challenging to find the hidden differences
- 💡 Helpful hints and markers when differences are found

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads, interrupting the gameplay experience
- ⏱️ Timed levels can be frustrating for some users
- 🎨 Repetitive or uninteresting graphics/images in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty accurately clicking on differences
- Inconsistent behavior when zooming in/out

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- Increased difficulty as levels progress
- More varied and interesting image sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects free?

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

### Is Spot The Hidden Differences free?

Spot The Hidden Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects or Spot The Hidden Differences?

Spot The Hidden Differences is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while Spot The Hidden Differences averages 4.7 from 136K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects or Spot The Hidden Differences have ads?

Both Hidden Objects and Spot The Hidden Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Spot The Hidden Differences?

Hidden Objects ships an update monthly, and Spot The Hidden Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spot The Hidden Differences on September 24, 2026.

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