# 5 Differences vs Happy Differences

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Differences at 4.8 against 5 Differences's 4.4. Happy Differences also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 12). 5 Differences's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5 Differences sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Happy Differences sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Differences holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Differences has 4.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of 5 Differences's written reviews are positive against 56% of Happy Differences's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5 Differences ships an update every 4 weeks, Happy Differences every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Differences | Happy Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-differences-online-match/id1485845093/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The JoyPlus Soft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238037829) | [AIDOLON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412507396) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-differences-online-match/id1485845093)

Compete against players globally to find five differences between two images. This game offers simple, fun gameplay with over 1000 attraction photos and helpful hints. It's suitable for all ages and provides a new challenge with each play.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Find 5 differences between images, Over 1000 attraction photos, Hint items available, Free gift rewards, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gem + 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 310 Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| 310 Gem + 310 Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| 630 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |
| 630 Gem + 630 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,130 Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,130 Gem + 1,130 Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,400 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6,100 Gem + 6,100 Gem | $49.99 | one-time |


### Happy Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-differences-find-them/id1490997035)

Embark on a global journey to find subtle discrepancies between two images. Engage in competitive play, test your observation skills, and train your brain. Discover thousands of high-quality pictures and participate in exciting events.

**Highlights:** Compare two pictures to find differences, Compete with other players, Participate in events, Over 10,000 high-quality pictures, Spot and tap different objects, Find differences within a time limit, Use hints for clues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1100 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2200 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with concentration
- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring issues and inconsistencies
- 🐛 Potential cheating bots
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and being kicked out of the game
- 🐛 Difficulty in determining differences in cartoon drawings
- 🐛 Small image size making it hard to find differences

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring issues where the losing player is shown as having found more items
- Inability to see the difference after using a hint
- Getting kicked out of the game after winning a round

**Requested features**

- Option for timed or untimed gameplay
- Ability to review missed differences after a round


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Differences free?

5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happy Differences free?

Happy Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Differences or Happy Differences?

Happy Differences is rated higher. 5 Differences averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Happy Differences averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do 5 Differences or Happy Differences have ads?

Both 5 Differences and Happy Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Differences or Happy Differences?

5 Differences ships an update every 4 weeks, and Happy Differences every 5 weeks. Most recently, 5 Differences was updated on September 28, 2026 and Happy Differences on September 29, 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.*